West End
Tacoma
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Fort Nisqually Living History Museum
Interact with interpreters in period clothing and explore replica 19th-century buildings at this living history museum.
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 theatre 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 great live music and lively festivals.
Museum of Glass
Watch some of the world’s best glassblowers demonstrate their skills and admire 20th- and 21st-century glass artworks at this extraordinary museum.
Things to do
Woodinville Wine & Snoqualmie Falls Tour
Small Group Mount Rainier National Park 1-Day Tour from Seattle 2-Can-Go
Small Group Mount Rainier National Park One-Day Tour from Seattle
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Vancouver Canada One Day Bus Tour from Seattle
Olympic National Park Small Group Day Tour w/Scenic State Ferries
4 Day Seattle City and the Verdant Landscapes of Washington State
Top hotels in West End
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
The room was clean and tidy. The hotel was great! The staff were friendly and welcoming. I definitely recommend this hotel and I will definitely come back here again.
Reviewed on 12 Nov, 2025
Coast Gateway Hotel
We stayed one night after arriving late at night on an international flight. The shuttle bus arrived within 10 minutes after my call. The hotel is close to the airport so it was a quick ride. Check-in was easy and the staff were friendly. The beds were comfortable, the room was clean and the shower ...
Reviewed on 8 Nov, 2025
Red Roof Inn Seattle Airport - SEATAC
Needs an update. Good for a night
Reviewed on 9 Nov, 2025
SureStay Hotel by Best Western SeaTac Airport North
Just what we needed, perfect being right by airport, wasn’t booked went last minute not realizing how long our layover was. Staff was great, super easy with a shuttle going out every 15 mins to airport 24/7 exactly what we needed to make it to our flight on time!! Vending machines saved us in middle ...
Reviewed on 7 Nov, 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
Fantastic restaurant and very spacious rooms
Reviewed on 7 Nov, 2025
Quality Inn SeaTac Airport-Seattle
Easy check in & check out
Reviewed on 8 Nov, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around West End
Ruston
Travellers like the museums in Ruston, and Point Defiance Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.
North End
If you're spending some time in North End, 6th Ave and Job Carr Cabin Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Fircrest
While Fircrest may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Cheney Stadium and Titlow Park.
Central Tacoma
If you're spending some time in Central Tacoma, 6th Ave and Cheney Stadium are top sights worth seeing.
Hilltop
If you're spending some time in Hilltop, Wright Park and 6th Ave are top sights worth seeing.
New Tacoma
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 of the city at Theater District Station or Commerce Street Station.
