Popular places to visit
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Everything was great
Reviewed on Jan 11, 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
Having breakfast access to breakfast & a gym was a plus, but overall stay was great. Would recommend to family & friends!
Reviewed on Jan 10, 2026
Hotel Murano
Hotel was gorgeous and staff was great
Reviewed on Jan 14, 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
Each time we go through Seattle we stay at this hotel. The staff are always nice. I forgot the name of the person who checked us in on Tuesday 6 of January, but she went above and beyond. Helped us a lot and made sure that our stay would be the best for me and my daughter. Thank you again.
Reviewed on Jan 8, 2026
Coast Gateway Hotel
Clean room, friendly staff, great location for walking to the airport. About a 10 minute walk.
Reviewed on Jan 14, 2026
SureStay Hotel by Best Western SeaTac Airport North
The staff was friendly and the room was clean
Reviewed on Jan 12, 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 Museum of Glass 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.
