Eastside, WA
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.
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.
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
Mount Rainier National Park 1-Day Tour from Seattle
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Vancouver Canada One Day Bus Tour from Seattle
Authentic Italian Cooking Class in Seattle (5-Course Meal)
Eastside Hotel Deals
Emerald Queen Hotel and Casino - Tacoma
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
We called ahead to ask about late check-in, the person who answered seemed uninterested and offered little help. We arrived and the only room that matched our booking was on the 3rd floor with no elevator, she did offer us something else, and then gave us instructions on how to get there. The parking ...
Reviewed on May 8, 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Seatac Airport
Staff are very nice and professional. They were pleasant to deal with. The free shuttle was free convenient and readily available. The room seemed clean and the bedding was fresh. The downsides, the heater/ac was not working. The I was checking in, the police were there on a call. As I approached ...
Reviewed on May 6, 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
It was a ok place to stay for one night. Was booked to go stay when we returned from cruise. But canceled it. Beds were so hard it wasn’t a good stay
Reviewed on May 9, 2026
Coast Gateway Hotel
friendly and convenient
Reviewed on May 9, 2026
Red Roof Inn Seattle Airport - SEATAC
Nice stay in an older hotel by the airport. Best was the 24-hr shuttle to catch a very early flight, many hotels do not offer that.
Reviewed on May 9, 2026
Other neighborhoods 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
In the central business district, this thriving museum and university area boasts attractions like the Museum of Glass, Tacoma Art Museum, and Washington State History Museum. Explore historic sites such as Old City Hall Building and Union Station, while enjoying the revived retail and dining scene.
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.
