Popular places to visit
Tacoma Dome
Catch an event at Tacoma Dome during your trip to Tacoma. Amble around this family-friendly area's waterfront or experience its lively festivals.
Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium
Visit a red wolf habitat, watch polar bears swim and see elephants in a simulated forest environment at this unique zoo and aquarium.
Washington State Fair Events Center
Enjoy a stop at Washington State Fair Events Center, an entertaining place to visit in Puyallup. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theater scene.
Museum of Glass
Watch some of the world’s best glassblowers demonstrate their skills and admire 20th- and 21st-century glass artworks at this extraordinary museum.
Pacific Lutheran University
Explore the campus of Pacific Lutheran University during your stay in Tacoma. Experience the great live music and lively festivals in this family-friendly area.
LeMay Car Museum
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at LeMay Car Museum during your trip to Tacoma. Amble around this family-friendly area's waterfront or experience its acclaimed theater scene.
Eastside Hotel Deals
Emerald Queen Hotel and Casino - Tacoma
Nice and clean room, pretty spacious
Reviewed on 2025/12/15
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
Breakfast was good with options that you always see and some that I didn't expect but were pleasantly surprised by. They had biscuits & gravy, congee, and in addition to regular waffles they had a pumpkin spice batter. The laundry room on our floor was fully functional but small and stuffy. The room ...
Reviewed on 2025/12/12
Coast Gateway Hotel
The front desk gal was very helpful with printing up our boarding pass.
Reviewed on 2025/12/14
Hilton Seattle Airport & Conference Center
Great place to stay if you’re flying out of SeaTac steakhouse has pretty good food in the bartender makes a mean old-fashioned
Reviewed on 2025/12/13
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
We love this hotel staff always helpful and friendly. Thank you for the wonderful hospitality and stay.
Reviewed on 2025/12/10
Hotel Murano
My room was great. Never have any issues at this hotel. Love my morning view of the city and mountains!
Reviewed on 2025/12/8
Other neighborhoods around Eastside
Lincoln International District
While Lincoln International District might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Tacoma Mall and LeMay Car Museum.
South End
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in South End and surrounding area, you can visit Tacoma Mall and Tacoma Dome.
Waller
Waller is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can plan an outing to BJ's Bingo and Emerald Queen Casino while you're in town.
Downtown Tacoma
In the central business district, this thriving museum and university area boasts attractions like the Museum of Glass, Tacoma Art Museum, and Washington State History Museum. Explore historic sites such as Old City Hall Building and Union Station, while enjoying the revived retail and dining scene.
Hilltop
If you're spending some time in Hilltop, 6th Ave and Wright Park are top sights worth seeing.
New Tacoma
If you're spending time in New Tacoma, check out sights like Pantages Theater or Tacoma Union Station Rotunda and hop on the metro to see more the city at Theater District Station or Commerce Street Station.
Eastside, WA
- Emerald Queen Casino
- Tacoma Dome
- Westfield Southcenter Mall
- Greater Tacoma Convention and Trade Center
- Lake Tapps
- Museum of Glass
- Point Defiance Park
- Nisqually Red Wind Casino
- Wild Waves Theme and Water Park
- Family Fun Center
- LeMay Car Museum
- University of Puget Sound
- Angle Lake Park
- Chambers Bay Golf Course
- Cheney Stadium
- The Outlet Collection
- South Hill Mall
- Port of Tacoma
