Ruston
Tacoma
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 great live music.
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 lively festivals and acclaimed theater scene.
Tacoma Mall
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Tacoma Mall during your trip to Tacoma. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed theater scene in this family-friendly area.
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
Explore the campus of Pacific Lutheran University during your stay in Tacoma. Experience the acclaimed theater scene and lively festivals in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
Seattle Grand 4-Hour City Tour
Woodinville Wine & Snoqualmie Falls Tour
Mt. Rainier National Park: All-Inclusive Small-Group 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
Olympic National Park Small Group Day Tour w/Scenic State Ferries
Top hotels in Ruston
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
Such nice place to stay before our trip to Las Vegas. Love the shuttle to the airport!
Reviewed on Feb 4, 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
The room was very nice very clean no complaints even got to see a family of raccoons out on the balcony
Reviewed on Feb 2, 2026
Coast Gateway Hotel
This room was immaculate. Window ledges, curtains, flooring, baseboards, light fixtures, bed and furniture, all clean, neat, well groomed and presentable. The statement it made was, welcome, rest, peaceful.
Reviewed on Jan 31, 2026
Red Roof Inn Seattle Airport - SEATAC
The room was great and met my expectations/
Reviewed on Jan 31, 2026
Quality Inn SeaTac Airport-Seattle
Perfect for staying close to the airport ,beautiful and clean ,would chose it again 😍
Reviewed on Feb 2, 2026
Hilton Seattle Airport & Conference Center
Short notice but great stay
Reviewed on Feb 2, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Ruston
West End
While visiting West End, you might make a stop by sights like Tacoma Narrows Bridge and Cinemark Century Point Ruston.
North End
If you're spending some time in North End, 6th Ave and Job Carr Cabin Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Browns Point
Though Browns Point might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Dash Point State Park and Port of Tacoma.
Central Tacoma
While visiting Central Tacoma, you might make a stop by sights like 6th Ave and Cheney Stadium.
Fircrest
When in Fircrest, you can plan a visit to Cheney Stadium and Tacoma Nature Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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 the city at Theater District Station or Commerce Street Station.
