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.
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 great live music and lively festivals.
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
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Ruston Hotel Deals
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
This hotel was very clean, including the breakfast area. Staff was very helpful. There is a convenient store across the street.
Reviewed on Nov 12, 2025
Coast Gateway Hotel
Clean, comfortable, and VERY close to the airport!
Reviewed on Nov 14, 2025
Red Roof Inn Seattle Airport - SEATAC
The room was clean. The bed was very comfy. Even with the bare minimum, I still enjoyed it.
Reviewed on Nov 15, 2025
Quality Inn SeaTac Airport-Seattle
The king bed wasxvery comfortable, also the pillows. The breakfast had very good selection for a continental breakfast. Coffee and water is available all day. Would definitely stay here again
Reviewed on Nov 15, 2025
Hotel Murano
Beautiful hotel and in a great location.
Reviewed on Nov 15, 2025
Hotel Interurban Seattle Airport SeaTac
The room was very clean and comfortable.
Reviewed on Nov 15, 2025
Other neighborhoods around Ruston
North End
If you're spending some time in North End, 6th Ave and Job Carr Cabin Museum are top sights worth seeing.
West End
While visiting West End, you might make a stop by sights like Tacoma Narrows Bridge and Point Defiance Park.
Browns Point
Though Browns Point might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Dash Point State Park and Port of Tacoma.
Central Tacoma
While visiting Central Tacoma, you might make a stop by sights like 6th Ave and Cheney Stadium.
Fircrest
When in Fircrest, you can plan a visit to Cheney Stadium and Titlow Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
