Eastside, WA
Tacoma
Visit Eastside
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 acclaimed theater scene.
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 acclaimed theater scene and great live music.
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 acclaimed theater scene in this family-friendly area.
Pacific Lutheran University
Explore the campus of Pacific Lutheran University during your stay in Tacoma. Experience the great live music and acclaimed theater scene 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.
Things to do
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Eastside Hotel Deals
Emerald Queen Hotel and Casino - Tacoma
"Rooms clean and comfortable. casino open 24 hours. Do wish the casino would be nonsmoking like so many other casinos have done a nonsmoking casino just appears so much cleaner than a smoking one."
Reviewed on Jun 9, 2026
Quality Inn SeaTac Airport-Seattle
"Nice place . Close to airport"
Reviewed on Jun 9, 2026
Four Points By Sheraton Seattle Airport South
"Front desk was great however, that’s were it stopped. Flat soda, waitress that didn’t know what kind of soda, beer, or specials were available. Daughter couldn’t take a bath because the drain was so clogged it wouldn’t work. Then my husband and I stood in water while showering. After paying the nightly ..."
Reviewed on Jun 9, 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
"An outdated facility. My room was not to the normal Hilton standards."
Reviewed on Jun 9, 2026
Hotel Murano
"We didn’t spend much time at the hotel but it was very nice. I’d stay there again!"
Reviewed on Jun 9, 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
"It’s ok for one night stopover, that’s all!"
Reviewed on Jun 9, 2026
Where to stay in Eastside
Downtown Tacoma
Known for its abundant dining options and interesting museums, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Tacoma. Top attractions like Pantages Theater and Museum of Glass are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Convention Center Station or Commerce Street Station to see more of the city.
North End
If you're spending some time in North End, 6th Ave and Job Carr Cabin Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Ruston
Travelers like the museums in Ruston, and Point Defiance Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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.
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.
