Ruston Travel Guide
Tacoma

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 great live music.

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 lively festivals and acclaimed theatre scene.

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.

Tacoma Mall
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Tacoma Mall during your stay in Tacoma. Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices in this family-friendly area.

Pacific Lutheran University
Enjoy the student vibe at Pacific Lutheran University during your visit to Tacoma. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and great live music in this family-friendly area.

Point Defiance Park
One of the largest urban parks in the United States is a green space home to lovely gardens as well as a fun-filled zoo and aquarium.
Things to do

Mount Rainier National Park 1-Day Tour from Seattle

Mount Rainier National Park Small Group 1-Day Tour from Seattle with Lunch

Woodinville Wine & Snoqualmie Falls Tour
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Vancouver Canada One Day Bus Tour from Seattle

Olympic National Park Small Group Day Tour w/Scenic State Ferries

Small Group Seattle Full Day Tour W/ All Major Attractions
Top hotels in Ruston

DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
"This hotel needs a bit of renovation. The wait time for the shuttle service felt extremely long, even after I called ahead to inform the hotel that I would be arriving late. The 6 PM shuttle driver was also rude when I asked for information regarding airport guidance. In addition, he ripped the handle ..."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
"We only stayed for one night before a cruise. Clean, comfortable. Free airport shuttle, and $25/pp to get to the cruise port the following morning. You just need to set it up with the front desk. Included breakfast was great, staff was helpful. We walked to Sharps Roaster and Ale House for dinner ..."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026

Coast Gateway Hotel
"Good stay. Clean room. Helpful staff. Easy shuttle to airport."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026

Red Roof Inn Seattle Airport - SEATAC
"The hotel room was fine, and one guy let us check in early by one hour since we came off from a cruise. However, when I was waiting for our room to get ready, the Indian girl in the front made a huge attitude with me about using the bathroom downstairs! She has no sense of how to be with paying ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026

Motel 6 Seattle, WA - South
"Desk staff is exceptional!"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026

Quality Inn SeaTac Airport-Seattle
"We stayed in this hotel for one night to catch a flight at the Sea-Tac airport. The complimentary breakfast was excellent."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Ruston

West End
If you're spending some time in West End, Tacoma Narrows Bridge and Cinemark Century Point Ruston are top sights worth seeing.

North End
If you're spending some time in North End, 6th Ave and Job Carr Cabin Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Browns Point
While Browns Point isn't home to many top sights, Dash Point State Park and Port of Tacoma are some notable places to visit nearby.

Central Tacoma
If you're spending some time in Central Tacoma, 6th Ave and Cheney Stadium are top sights worth seeing.

Fircrest
While Fircrest may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Cheney Stadium and Narrows Plaza Bowl.

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 of the city at Theater District Station or Commerce Street Station.
