West End Travel Guide
Tacoma
Visit West End
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.
Titlow Park
Explore the great outdoors at Titlow Park, a lovely green space in Tacoma. Wander the waterfront in this family-friendly area.
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 lively festivals and acclaimed theatre scene.
Things to do
Seattle Post-Cruise Tour Package
Mount Rainier National Park 1-Day Tour from Seattle
Mount Rainier National Park Small Group 1-Day Tour from Seattle with Lunch
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
Top hotels in West End
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
"Long wait for airport shuttle"
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Hotel Murano
"Clean room which it was great but the breakfast was not warm enough!!!"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
"Super weird shower! Inconvenient but yummy breakfast and kind staff!"
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026
Red Roof Inn Seattle Airport - SEATAC
"Our stay was pleasant. Basic room met our basic needs for one night. Our room was very clean, shower curtain could be changed out but other than that it was spotless. Staff didn’t have a sense of urgency, but were very nice. We would stay here again in the future."
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026
Quality Inn SeaTac Airport-Seattle
"It was comfortable."
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026
Coast Gateway Hotel
"Centrally located in Seatac, fast shuttles to the airport , my room was roomy and clean"
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026
Where to stay in West End
Downtown Tacoma
Known for its abundant dining options and interesting museums, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Tacoma. Top attractions like Pantages Theater and Museum of Glass are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Convention Center Station or Commerce Street Station to see more of the city.
North End
If you're spending some time in North End, 6th Ave and Job Carr Cabin Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Ruston
Travellers like the museums in Ruston, and Point Defiance Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.
South Tacoma
While you're in South Tacoma, take in top sights like Tacoma Mall and jump on the metro at South 25th Street Station to see more of the city.
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.
