Eastside
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 acclaimed theater scene and great live music.
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 great live music in this family-friendly area.
Port of Tacoma
Explore the waterfront in Tacoma with a trip to Port of Tacoma. Take in the lively festivals in this family-friendly area.
Pacific Lutheran University
Explore the campus of Pacific Lutheran University during your stay in Tacoma. Experience the lively festivals and acclaimed theater scene in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
Seattle Grand 4-Hour City Tour
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
Olympic National Park Small Group Day Tour w/Scenic State Ferries
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Vancouver Canada One Day Bus Tour from Seattle
Top hotels in Eastside
Emerald Queen Hotel and Casino - Tacoma
Beautiful room, friendly staff!!
Reviewed on Feb 17, 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
friendly staff and the cookies!
Reviewed on Feb 18, 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
The staff is great, the amenities of room are nice, and the breakfast is good for what you get. Affordable and clean!
Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026
Coast Gateway Hotel
Staff was helpful. Rooms clean & shuttle on time bar restaurant was AMAZING
Reviewed on Feb 19, 2026
Hotel Murano
Great stay, Great location and a good bar. The only complaint we have is, parking was more than they quoted us in our reservation they charged us $30 a night which seems ridiculous.
Reviewed on Feb 18, 2026
Red Roof Inn Seattle Airport - SEATAC
Very clean. Good value for the affordable price
Reviewed on Feb 18, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Eastside
South End
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in South End and surrounding area, you can visit Tacoma Mall and Great American Casino.
Waller
Waller is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can plan an outing to BJ's Bingo and Emerald Queen Casino while you're in town.
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.
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 Tacoma Art Museum and hop on the metro to see more the city at Theater District Station or Commerce Street Station.
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.
