Ruston 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.

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 entertainment choices in this family-friendly area.

Pacific Lutheran University
Enjoy the student vibe at Pacific Lutheran University during your visit to Tacoma. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and great live music in this family-friendly area.

Cheney Stadium
Catch an event at Cheney Stadium during your trip to Tacoma. Stroll along the waterfront or experience the great live music in this family-friendly area.
Things to do

Woodinville Wine & Snoqualmie Falls Tour

Mount Rainier National Park Small Group 1-Day Tour from Seattle with Lunch

Olympic National Park Small Group Day Tour w/Scenic State Ferries

Mount Rainier National Park 1-Day Tour from Seattle
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Vancouver Canada One Day Bus Tour from Seattle

Small Group Seattle Full Day Tour W/ All Major Attractions
Top hotels in Ruston

DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
"This hotel has got to undergo a major renovation or at least a deep cleaning. The property is disgusting and dirty. Our AC was broken and the room was hot. They knew it was broken, but still gave us that room. Someone stopped by to check on the maintenance but nothing was done to fix it. The carpet ..."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
"We had a great stay, got upgraded to a bigger room. The breakfast was delicious."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026

Red Roof Inn Seattle Airport - SEATAC
"Close to SeaTac Airport. Quiet; slept good. Close to Dennys. Cool staff! Repeat client."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026

Motel 6 Seattle, WA - South
"This was by far the best motel 6 I have ever stayed in. Any issues were resolved promptly, the manager was extremely helpful, we had a minor issues when they were cleaning the exterior and my cost were covered. Overall it was a good experience. I would say you will hear traffic from the major roadway, ..."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026

Coast Gateway Hotel
"Very convenient for the airport, lovely staff . Very clean."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026

Quality Inn SeaTac Airport-Seattle
"The wi-fi was terrible. Night staff made several mistakes.. Phone rang early in the morning. Mattress was too soft. The bathroom was clean Shower very good"
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Ruston

West End
If you're spending some time in West End, Tacoma Narrows Bridge and Cinemark Century Point Ruston are top sights worth seeing.

North End
If you're spending some time in North End, 6th Ave and Job Carr Cabin Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Browns Point
While Browns Point isn't home to many top sights, Dash Point State Park and Port of Tacoma are some notable places to visit nearby.

Central Tacoma
If you're spending some time in Central Tacoma, 6th Ave and Cheney Stadium 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 Narrows Plaza Bowl.

New Tacoma
If you're spending time in New Tacoma, check out sights like Pantages Theater or Tacoma Union Station Rotunda and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Theater District Station or Commerce Street Station.
