Ruston, 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 lively festivals.

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 lively festivals 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.
Things to do

Small Group Mount Rainier National Park One-Day Tour from Seattle
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Forks&Olympic National Park 1-Day Tour From Seattle

Authentic Italian Cooking Class in Seattle (5-Course Meal)

Vancouver to Seattle Private Transfer Service
Ruston Hotel Deals

DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
Always a great stay
Reviewed on Apr 15, 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
This place was very nice. When we were checking in, the lady at the front desk was kind enough to give us a complimentary upgrade so that our rooms were close together. We had a party of 8 (kids included), so this was very helpful and appreciated. They also had a shuttle to the airport, which we ...
Reviewed on Apr 16, 2026

Coast Gateway Hotel
Overall good
Reviewed on Apr 16, 2026

Hotel Murano
Thank you for a great stay! We are definitely booking you guys when we return throughout the school year. Go Loggers!
Reviewed on Apr 16, 2026

Red Roof Inn Seattle Airport - SEATAC
The carpet in the room was so old and nasty we didn't walk barefoot on it.The parking is bad. They allow for paid outside parking which takes up a lot of the spaces and they also had big box trucks stored in the parking lot so not very many spaces for guests to park.
Reviewed on Apr 16, 2026

Hilton Seattle Airport & Conference Center
Just ok.
Reviewed on Apr 14, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Ruston

West End
While visiting West End, you might make a stop by sights like Tacoma Narrows Bridge and Cinemark Century Point Ruston.

North End
If you're spending some time in North End, 6th Ave and Job Carr Cabin Museum are top sights worth seeing.

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 Tacoma Nature Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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.
