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 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.
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 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.
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 lively festivals in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
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Eastside Hotel Deals
Emerald Queen Hotel and Casino - Tacoma
Perfect
Reviewed on Dec 4, 2025
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
The room was perfect. No mess. No hassle. No worries.
Reviewed on Dec 6, 2025
Hotel Murano
Beautiful hotel! Great location! Spacious clean rooms, helpful staff, nice amenities. Wonderful restaurants and places to visit nearby.
Reviewed on Dec 4, 2025
Coast Gateway Hotel
The rooms need to be updated, but other than that it was a good overnight stay.
Reviewed on Dec 7, 2025
Hilton Seattle Airport & Conference Center
we got the plunger thank you-
Reviewed on Dec 1, 2025
Hampton Inn Seattle-Airport
Yes. Ice machine and one elevator still out of order after two weeks
Reviewed on Dec 4, 2025
Other neighborhoods 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
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.