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.
Titlow Park
Explore the great outdoors at Titlow Park, a lovely green space in Tacoma. Wander the waterfront in this family-friendly area.
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 great live music.
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 theatre scene and great live music.
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
4 Day Seattle City and the Verdant Landscapes of Washington State
Top hotels in West End
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
The condition of the room was great. The room was clean and comfortable. The mattresses where not broken down and comfortable. Make sure that you hang your do not disturb sign or you will have cleaning staff knocking on the door long before check out. None of the vending machines worked. They do ...
Reviewed on 16 Feb, 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
Great rooms
Reviewed on 17 Feb, 2026
Coast Gateway Hotel
Close to the airport and they give discounts for parking garage.
Reviewed on 17 Feb, 2026
Hotel Murano
I really wanted a like the Hotel Murano, but unfortunately there were too many issues that came during my stay. The room we received felt very worn out (and in desperate need of a refresh). Many of the staff members we encountered during our stay were also unwilling to help with basic questions that ...
Reviewed on 17 Feb, 2026
Red Roof Inn Seattle Airport - SEATAC
I left early and they did not refund my money. They lied and stole money from me. Never stay there.
Reviewed on 16 Feb, 2026
Hilton Seattle Airport & Conference Center
Clean room and friendly staff.
Reviewed on 16 Feb, 2026
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 Tacoma Nature Center.
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, 6th Ave and Wright Park are top sights worth seeing.
New Tacoma
If you're spending time in New Tacoma, check out sights like Tacoma Dome or Pantages Theater and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Theater District Station or Commerce Street Station.
