Northeast Tacoma Travel Guide
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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 lively festivals.
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 acclaimed theatre scene.
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.
Pacific Lutheran University
Enjoy the student vibe at Pacific Lutheran University during your visit to Tacoma. Experience the great live music and lively festivals in this family-friendly area.
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
Timepass Auburn Escape Room Adventures Book Karmageddon Now
Seattle Grand 4-Hour City Tour
Mt. Rainier National Park: All-Inclusive Small-Group Tour
Woodinville Wine & Snoqualmie Falls Tour
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Vancouver Canada One Day Bus Tour from Seattle
Small Group Mount Rainier National Park One-Day Tour from Seattle
Top hotels in Northeast Tacoma
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
Everything was perfect with extremely friendly staff. Welcoming and will stay here again in the future!
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Hotel Murano
Very clean and convenient. Parking should be covered in the room fee. Bet you’ve heard that a few times.
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
Great hotel
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Coast Gateway Hotel
Love this hotel… The rooms are comfortable, the breakfast is good, and the Shuttle service is great. The staff is friendly.
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Red Roof Inn Seattle Airport - SEATAC
Everything was wonderful
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
SureStay Hotel by Best Western SeaTac Airport North
Yea
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Northeast Tacoma
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.
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.
Downtown Tacoma
Known for its abundant dining options and interesting museums, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Tacoma. Top attractions like Tacoma Union Station Rotunda and Pantages Theater 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, 6th Ave and Wright Park 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.
Central Tacoma
If you're spending some time in Central Tacoma, 6th Ave and Cheney Stadium are top sights worth seeing.
