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.
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.
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.
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 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
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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Top hotels in Eastside
Emerald Queen Hotel and Casino - Tacoma
Clean, staff and business friendly
Reviewed on Jan 5, 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
Clean, quality hotel with comfortable beds. Staff is very friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on Jan 5, 2026
Hotel Murano
We didn’t have a complimentary breakfast, but the restaurant was very nice. We also really enjoyed all the artwork throughout the space.
Reviewed on Jan 3, 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
Check in, check out process was easy. The staff was very helpful
Reviewed on Jan 3, 2026
Coast Gateway Hotel
A clean and solid barebones hotel. Seems well maintained and offers shuttle service every 20 minutes.
Reviewed on Jan 8, 2026
SureStay Hotel by Best Western SeaTac Airport North
Nice stag clean room
Reviewed on Jan 7, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Eastside
Lincoln International District
While Lincoln International District might 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 LeMay Car Museum.
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 Tacoma Dome.
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 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.
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 the city at Theater District Station or Commerce Street Station.
