Eastside Travel Guide
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 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.
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.
Tacoma Mall
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Tacoma Mall during your stay in Tacoma. Discover the top-notch restaurants and great live music 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.
Pacific Lutheran University
Enjoy the student vibe at Pacific Lutheran University during your visit to Tacoma. Experience the lively festivals and acclaimed theatre scene in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
Olympic National Park Small Group Day Tour w/Scenic State Ferries
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
Seattle Full Day W/ All Major Attractions Small Group Max 12 Tour
Small Group Seattle Full Day Tour W/ All Major Attractions
Top hotels in Eastside
Emerald Queen Hotel and Casino - Tacoma
Rooms were very clean and new. The beds were comfortable. It was quiet.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
Old hotel, raccoons took stuff off our balcony, they charge $42 for parking overnight with a booked room, close to the airport but not worth the price.
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
Clean had everything we needed
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Coast Gateway Hotel
Great staff. Clean rooms
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Red Roof Inn Seattle Airport - SEATAC
Very pleasant
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Hilton Seattle Airport & Conference Center
Parking sucked, long check in, small beds.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 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 Great American Casino.
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 Wright Park 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.
