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 acclaimed theater scene.
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 great live music and lively festivals.
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.
Museum of Glass
Watch some of the world’s best glassblowers demonstrate their skills and admire 20th- and 21st-century glass artworks at this extraordinary museum.
LeMay Car Museum
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at LeMay Car Museum during your trip to Tacoma. Amble around this family-friendly area's waterfront or experience its acclaimed theater scene.
Pacific Lutheran University
Explore the campus of Pacific Lutheran University during your stay in Tacoma. Experience the great live music and acclaimed theater scene in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
Woodinville Wine & Snoqualmie Falls Tour
Seattle Grand 4-Hour City Tour
Small Group Mount Rainier National Park 1-Day Tour from Seattle 2-Can-Go
Small Group Mount Rainier National Park One-Day Tour from Seattle
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
Great room and dining in the steakhouse!!
Reviewed on Nov 17, 2025
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
Got free upgrade; what more can a single girl wants?! Love it!!
Reviewed on Nov 18, 2025
Coast Gateway Hotel
Room was clean! Restaurant across the parking lot was great!
Reviewed on Nov 15, 2025
Red Roof Inn Seattle Airport - SEATAC
Clean room and great staff for a a quick sleep
Reviewed on Nov 15, 2025
Hotel Murano
Room was as expected. I was told it was unsafe to walk to dinner. $30 for parking seem outrageous. I was not aware I had free drinks available.
Reviewed on Nov 16, 2025
Hotel Interurban Seattle Airport SeaTac
The room was very clean and comfortable.
Reviewed on Nov 15, 2025
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 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 Museum of Glass and hop on the metro to see more the city at Theater District Station or Commerce Street Station.
