Ruston, WA

Tacoma

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Popular places to visit

“Everybody remembers their first car, family driving vacations, a sports car they fell in love with as a teenager,” says Lemay's American Car Museum CEO David Madeira. “Personal experiences with cars are at the heart of the American experience, and we’re going to showcase more than a century of automotive lifestyle and history as well as the future of transportation.” ... June 2nd is the opening and I'll see all y'all there!!! It'll be the largest collection of vintage and classic cars in the world. Lemay has an awesome story...literally from trash to riches. He would buy vintage and classic cars while on his garbage truck route...eventually leading to this ACM AWESOMENESS!!!

Tacoma Dome

4/5(1,072 reviews)

Catch an event at Tacoma Dome during your trip to Tacoma. Amble around this family-friendly area's waterfront or experience its lively festivals.

Tacoma Dome
The ferris wheel at The Puyallup Fair!

Puyallup Fairgrounds

4.5/5(163 reviews)

Enjoy a stop at Puyallup Fairgrounds, an entertaining place to visit in Puyallup. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theater scene.

Puyallup Fairgrounds
Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium showing marine life

Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium

4.5/5(332 reviews)

Visit a red wolf habitat, watch polar bears swim and see elephants in a simulated forest environment at this unique zoo and aquarium.

Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium
Museum of Glass featuring night scenes and modern architecture

Museum of Glass

4.5/5(1,459 reviews)

Watch some of the world’s best glassblowers demonstrate their skills and admire 20th- and 21st-century glass artworks at this extraordinary museum.

Museum of Glass
This place is way more cool than I expected. First of all, the structure is an architectural marvel; such a great space that spans 165,000 sq feet. Packed with vintage autos

LeMay Car Museum

4/5(11 reviews)

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 great live music.

LeMay Car Museum
Point Defiance Park showing a park

Point Defiance Park

4.5/5(26 reviews)

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.

Point Defiance Park

Things to do

Salem Puzzling Adventure

Tacoma Puzzling Adventure

$35
per traveler
Tacoma Puzzling Adventure
[Silver] Vancouver 1-Day Bus Tour from Seattle

Vancouver Canada One Day Bus Tour from Seattle

$189
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Vancouver Canada One Day Bus Tour from Seattle
1-Day Mount Rainier National Park Tou

Mount Rainier National Park One-Day Tour from Seattle

$179
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Mount Rainier National Park One-Day Tour from Seattle
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Ruston Hotel Deals

Coast Gateway Hotel

Coast Gateway Hotel

3.5 out of 5
18415 International Blvd, SeaTac, WA
$122 nightly
The price is $139 total per night from Oct 26 to Oct 27
$139 total
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in SeaTac. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (7,622 reviews)
"Clean, comfy bed, next to a GREAT restaurant."

Reviewed on Sep 24, 2025

Coast Gateway Hotel
SureStay Hotel by Best Western SeaTac Airport North

SureStay Hotel by Best Western SeaTac Airport North

3.5 out of 5
3000 S 176th St, SeaTac, WA
$94 nightly
The price is $107 total per night from Oct 26 to Oct 27
$107 total
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in SeaTac. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,903 reviews)
"Amazing, friendly staff, excellent room, quiet, short walk to Seattle airport."

Reviewed on Sep 19, 2025

SureStay Hotel by Best Western SeaTac Airport North
Red Roof Inn Seattle Airport - SEATAC

Red Roof Inn Seattle Airport - SEATAC

2 out of 5
16838 International Boulevard, SeaTac, WA
$76 nightly
The price is $88 total per night from Oct 1 to Oct 2
$88 total
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in SeaTac. Enjoy free WiFi, a free airport shuttle, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (4,645 reviews)
"The hotel is well kept and clean. If you need a place to sleep, this will do. I was a bit surprised at the lack of a clock or fridge in the room but I"

Reviewed on Sep 21, 2025

Red Roof Inn Seattle Airport - SEATAC
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA

3 out of 5
3100 South 192nd Street, SeaTac, WA
$98 nightly
The price is $112 total per night from Oct 12 to Oct 13
$112 total
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in SeaTac. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (6,075 reviews)
"Great place to rest your head"

Reviewed on Sep 21, 2025

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport

DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport

4 out of 5
18740 International Boulevard, SeaTac, WA
$131 nightly
The price is $149 total per night from Sep 30 to Oct 1
$149 total
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in SeaTac. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.6/10 Good! (2,520 reviews)
"Felt very safe and relatively quiet, loved that the bistro offered take out, room coffee was mediocre, shower didn't drain well. Loved the frequency of the airport shuttle. Staff were exceptional"

Reviewed on Sep 24, 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
Hilton Seattle Airport & Conference Center

Hilton Seattle Airport & Conference Center

4 out of 5
17620 International Blvd, SeaTac, WA
$161 nightly
The price is $183 total per night from Oct 2 to Oct 3
$183 total
Oct 2 - Oct 3
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in SeaTac. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,030 reviews)
"Conveniently located about 5 minutes from the airport it was a nice place to relax after our cruise. Complimentary shuttle to airport every 20 mins. We had to leave at 3am and they had a driver ready!"

Reviewed on Sep 23, 2025

Hilton Seattle Airport & Conference Center
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Other neighborhoods around Ruston

A blast from the past and fixture in Tacoma.

North End

5/5(25 area reviews)

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

North End
Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium which includes marine life

West End

4.5/5(9 area reviews)

While visiting West End, you might make a stop by sights like Tacoma Narrows Bridge and Point Defiance Park.

West End
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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.

Browns Point
Silly name, with SERIOUS food! It's a relaxed atmosphere with a chef who appeared on Master Chef. The have a fantastic lunch and dinner menu however they only serve brunch on Fridays - Sundays and I can not say enough about my favorite brunch item on the menu. The Elk Hash

Central Tacoma

4/5(1 area review)

While visiting Central Tacoma, you might make a stop by sights like Cheney Stadium and 6th Ave.

Central Tacoma
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Fircrest

When in Fircrest, you can plan a visit to Cheney Stadium and Titlow Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Fircrest
Tacoma which includes a city

New Tacoma

3.5/5(587 area reviews)

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.

New Tacoma
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Ruston, WA

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