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.
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 great live music.
Puyallup Fairgrounds
Enjoy a stop at Puyallup Fairgrounds, an entertaining place to visit in Puyallup. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and lively festivals.
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.
Things to do
Port of Tacoma and Puget Sound 2 Hour Guided Boat Tour
![[Silver] Vancouver 1-Day Bus Tour from Seattle](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5007818/baa6065b-d40c-46ab-a2c0-6e4681ded1fb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Vancouver Canada One Day Bus Tour from Seattle
Mount Rainier National Park One-Day Tour from Seattle
Small Group Seattle Full Day Tour W/ All Major Attractions
Olympic National Park Small Group Day Tour w/Scenic State Ferries
Top hotels in West End
Coast Gateway Hotel
Reviewed on 10 Aug 2025
Hotel Murano
Reviewed on 11 Aug 2025
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
Reviewed on 10 Aug 2025
SureStay Hotel by Best Western SeaTac Airport North
Reviewed on 11 Aug 2025
Red Roof Inn Seattle Airport - SEATAC
Reviewed on 12 Aug 2025
Ramada by Wyndham Tukwila Southcenter
Reviewed on 12 Aug 2025
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 Titlow Park.
Central Tacoma
If you're spending some time in Central Tacoma, Cheney Stadium and 6th Ave are top sights worth seeing.
Hilltop
If you're spending some time in Hilltop, Wright Park and W.W. Seymour Botanical Conservatory are top sights worth seeing.
New Tacoma
If you're spending time in New Tacoma, check out sights like Pantages Theater or Tacoma Art Museum and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Theater District Station or Commerce Street Station.