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.
Puyallup Fairgrounds
Enjoy a stop at Puyallup Fairgrounds, an entertaining place to visit in Puyallup. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene and great live music.
Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium
Make time in your itinerary to visit the sea life who live at Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium during your trip to Tacoma. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.
Museum of Glass
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Museum of Glass during your trip to Tacoma. Stroll along the waterfront or experience the fascinating museums in this family-friendly area.
Point Defiance Park
Explore the great outdoors at Point Defiance Park, a lovely green space in Tacoma. Wander the waterfront 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.
Eastside Hotel Deals
Emerald Queen Hotel and Casino - Tacoma
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Hotel Murano
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Coast Gateway Hotel
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Red Roof Inn Seattle Airport - SEATAC
Reviewed on 16 July 2025
SureStay Hotel by Best Western SeaTac Airport North
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
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Other neighborhoods around Eastside
South End
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in South End and surrounding area, you can visit Tacoma Mall and Tacoma Dome.
Waller
Waller is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can plan an outing to BJ's Bingo and Emerald Queen Casino while you're in town.
Downtown Tacoma
In the central business district, this thriving museum and university area boasts attractions like the Museum of Glass, Tacoma Art Museum, and Washington State History Museum. Explore historic sites such as Old City Hall Building and Union Station, while enjoying the revived retail and dining scene.
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 Pantages Theater or Tacoma Art Museum and hop on the metro to see more 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.
- Emerald Queen Casino
- Joint Base Lewis-McChord
- Tacoma Dome
- Westfield Southcenter Mall
- Muckleshoot Casino
- Puyallup Fairgrounds
- The Boeing Company
- Lake Tapps
- Wild Waves Theme and Water Park
- Tacoma Mall
- White River Amphitheatre
- Greater Tacoma Convention and Trade Center
- Angle Lake Park
- Museum of Glass
- Pacific Raceways
- Nisqually Red Wind Casino
- ShoWare Center
- Starfire Sports Complex
- The Outlet Collection
- University of Puget Sound
- Point Defiance Park
- MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital
- Port of Tacoma
- LeMay Car Museum
- Pacific Lutheran University
- Emerald Downs
- Cheney Stadium
- Chambers Bay Golf Course
- Family Fun Center
- Regional Athletic Complex
- Des Moines Marina