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 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.
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.
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.
LeMay Car Museum
You can spend time studying the exhibits at LeMay Car Museum during your trip to Tacoma. Amble around this family-friendly area's waterfront or experience its acclaimed theatre scene.
Pacific Lutheran University
Enjoy the student vibe at Pacific Lutheran University during your visit to Tacoma. Experience the great live music and acclaimed theatre scene in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
Woodinville Wine & Snoqualmie Falls Tour
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
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Vancouver Canada One Day Bus Tour from Seattle
Olympic National Park Small Group Day Tour w/Scenic State Ferries
Top hotels in Eastside
Emerald Queen Hotel and Casino - Tacoma
No breakfast offered at hotel.
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
The room was clean and tidy. The hotel was great! The staff were friendly and welcoming. I definitely recommend this hotel and I will definitely come back here again.
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
Coast Gateway Hotel
Very clean and friendly helpful staff. We were happy to stay there. We loved the location—super close to airport and walking distance to restaurants. Continental breakfast
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Red Roof Inn Seattle Airport - SEATAC
Room was good, I appreciated the shuttle to and from the airport.
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
SureStay Hotel by Best Western SeaTac Airport North
Just what we needed, perfect being right by airport, wasn’t booked went last minute not realizing how long our layover was. Staff was great, super easy with a shuttle going out every 15 mins to airport 24/7 exactly what we needed to make it to our flight on time!! Vending machines saved us in middle ...
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
Fantastic restaurant and very spacious rooms
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Eastside
Lincoln International District
When in Lincoln International District, you can plan a visit to Tacoma Mall and LeMay Car Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
South End
While South End may 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 Tacoma Dome.
Waller
You'll appreciate the restaurants during your time in Waller and you might want to plan a stop by BJ's Bingo and Emerald Queen Casino while you're in the area.
Downtown Tacoma
Known for its abundant dining options and interesting museums, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Tacoma. Top attractions like Tacoma Art Museum and Tacoma Union Station Rotunda are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Convention Center Station or Commerce Street Station to see more of the city.
Hilltop
If you're spending some time in Hilltop, Wright Park and 6th Ave 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.
