West End Travel Guide
Tacoma
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Titlow Park
Explore the great outdoors at Titlow Park, a lovely green space in Tacoma. Wander the waterfront in this family-friendly area.
Fort Nisqually Living History Museum
Interact with interpreters in period clothing and explore replica 19th-century buildings at this living history museum.
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.
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.
Things to do
Small Group Mount Rainier National Park 1-Day Tour from Seattle with Lunch
Woodinville Wine & Snoqualmie Falls Tour
Mount Rainier National Park Small Group 1-Day Tour from Seattle with Lunch
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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 West End
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
We had luke warm water in shower. Took about 1 hour to fix problem. Watter temp was still below normal.
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
Clean room close to airport, and shuttle service.
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Coast Gateway Hotel
Just passable room and mechanicals, large and clean enough. Subpar breakfast offerings. Great location, view of the airport.
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Hotel Murano
The best place to stay in Tacoma. I love this hotel, and the staff really went out of their way to help my son when they really didn't have to. Always my first choice when I am there.
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
Red Roof Inn Seattle Airport - SEATAC
Quiet and comfortable
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
Sonesta Select Seattle Renton Suites
Shower was stained and filthy, breakfast caused us to be sick and the photos of the pool area are deceptive. It shows a spa but there isn't one and the pool itself was filled with dead bugs and stained. Plus having to pay $10 a night for parking is criminal sice they won't even protect from theft.Not ...
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around West End
Ruston
Travellers like the museums in Ruston, and Point Defiance Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.
North End
If you're spending some time in North End, 6th Ave and Job Carr Cabin Museum 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 Tacoma Nature Center.
Central Tacoma
If you're spending some time in Central Tacoma, 6th Ave and Cheney Stadium are top sights worth seeing.
Hilltop
If you're spending some time in Hilltop, 6th Ave and Feast Arts Center are top sights worth seeing.
New Tacoma
If you're spending time in New Tacoma, check out sights like Pantages Theater or Museum of Glass and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Theater District Station or Commerce Street Station.
