Eastside
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 theatre 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 search for that perfect souvenir at Tacoma Mall during your stay in Tacoma. Discover the top-notch restaurants 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.
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
Woodinville Wine & Snoqualmie Falls Tour
Small Group Mount Rainier National Park One-Day Tour from Seattle
Small Group Mount Rainier National Park 1-Day Tour from Seattle 2-Can-Go
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Vancouver Canada One Day Bus Tour from Seattle
Olympic National Park Small Group Day Tour w/Scenic State Ferries
Small Group Seattle Full Day Tour W/ All Major Attractions
Top hotels in Eastside
Emerald Queen Hotel and Casino - Tacoma
Great stay
Reviewed on 5 Apr, 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
It a very nice place the only thing I’ve just spent so much money. He still have to pay for parking there and it gets back fast.
Reviewed on 5 Apr, 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
Very clean room, the bathroom was nicely remodeled. It was a very basic and small room with not much space but fit the needs for a one night stay after a flight. The breakfast was not very enticing so I would recommend considering other options for breakfast if you wanted something healthy.
Reviewed on 6 Apr, 2026
Coast Gateway Hotel
Friendly
Reviewed on 6 Apr, 2026
Hotel Murano
We recently stayed at this hotel and had a mix of positives and frustrations. On the downside, there was no phone in the room to call for service, and we had to request a microwave instead of it being provided. Parking was also more expensive than we were initially told. During our stay, there was ...
Reviewed on 6 Apr, 2026
Red Roof Inn Seattle Airport - SEATAC
Very thin walls...very noisy...very run down...time to bulldoze and start over...too old.
Reviewed on 5 Apr, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Eastside
South End
While South End may 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 Tacoma Dome.
Waller
You'll appreciate the restaurants during your time in Waller and you might want to plan a stop by BJ's Bingo and Emerald Queen Casino while you're in the area.
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.
Hilltop
If you're spending some time in Hilltop, 6th Ave and Feast Arts Center 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 of the city at Theater District Station or Commerce Street Station.
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.
