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.
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.
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 entertainment choices 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 great live music in this family-friendly area.
Cheney Stadium
Catch an event at Cheney Stadium during your trip to Tacoma. Stroll along the waterfront or experience the great live music in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
Woodinville Wine & Snoqualmie Falls Tour
Seattle Grand 4-Hour City Tour
Mount Rainier National Park Small Group 1-Day Tour from Seattle with Lunch
Mount Rainier National Park 1-Day Tour from Seattle
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
"Great hotel for our 3-generation Mother's Day get-away! Everything we needed in one place. Comfortable, clean lodging, easy parking, helpful staff, music & casino entertainment and good dining options. The only downside was the pool & jacuzzi were shut down for mechanical problems. The space looked ..."
Reviewed on May 27, 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
"The pillow was terrible. It was not a pillow. It was a pillowcase and property is pretty old devices are very old and very loud noise every time the neighbor took a shower or we took a shower or use the toilet sound like horrible through the walls. sleeping was very bad."
Reviewed on May 27, 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
"Great clean nice room. For a fee we were able to check in early. Great for us after a cruise. Good location to the SeaTech airport. Used their free shuttle for early morning flight."
Reviewed on May 28, 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Seatac Airport
"The staff was very kind."
Reviewed on May 28, 2026
Red Roof Inn Seattle Airport - SEATAC
"This must have been a smoking hotel in its history. The smell was disgusting. The carpet was thread bare and filthy. We had to wear our socks in the shower for fear of what may be in it. I would not recommend this hotel to anyone."
Reviewed on May 27, 2026
Hilton Seattle Airport & Conference Center
"This hotel is nice but dated. Feels like 1960s"
Reviewed on May 27, 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 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.
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.
