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 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 great live music and lively festivals.
Things to do
Small Group Mount Rainier National Park One-Day Tour from Seattle
Small Group Mount Rainier National Park 1-Day Tour from Seattle 2-Can-Go
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
Seattle Full Day W/ All Major Attractions Small Group Max 12 Tour
Top hotels in West End
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
Good location
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
This was my second time staying in this hotel over the past two months. Both rooms have been clean, quiet, spacious and comfortable. On an earlier visit I used the exercise room, which was a nice addition. The shuttle was efficient for accessing SEA-TAC airport. Would highly recommend the County ...
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Coast Gateway Hotel
Close to the airport, friendly customer service, and reasonable price.
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Hotel Murano
The bar offered a good selection of spirits and drinks, although I did not get to have breakfast. So I cannot rate that.
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Red Roof Inn Seattle Airport - SEATAC
Great place, great price, great service 👍
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Hilton Seattle Airport & Conference Center
Should be better, the rooms were old and needs upgrade.
Reviewed on 11 Mar 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 Wright Park 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.
