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.
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.
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.
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
Woodinville Wine & Snoqualmie Falls Tour
Small Group Mount Rainier National Park One-Day Tour from Seattle
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Vancouver Canada One Day Bus Tour from Seattle
4 Day Seattle City and the Verdant Landscapes of Washington State
Authentic Italian Cooking Class in Seattle (5-Course Meal)
Ruston Hotel Deals
Hotel Murano
The staff was AMAZING!!
Reviewed on Dec 22, 2025
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
Clean room and comfortable.
Reviewed on Dec 24, 2025
Coast Gateway Hotel
Staff in check was kind and very nice. Room is spotless Will definitely stay here again!
Reviewed on Dec 25, 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
Yes indeed and staff were awesomely warm and helpful!
Reviewed on Dec 20, 2025
Red Roof Inn Seattle Airport - SEATAC
Very clean snd the customer service was exceptional. The shuttle service is prompt and efficient. I had a rough day at the airport with cancelations etc. Red Roof Inn saved the day. All for under $100! I can't beleive deals like that still exist.
Reviewed on Dec 19, 2025
SureStay Hotel by Best Western SeaTac Airport North
Friendly staff
Reviewed on Dec 27, 2025
Other neighborhoods around Ruston
West End
While visiting West End, you might make a stop by sights like Tacoma Narrows Bridge and Point Defiance Park.
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 6th Ave, 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 Union Station Rotunda and hop on the metro to see more the city at Theater District Station or Commerce Street Station.
