West End Travel Guide
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 great live music.
Puyallup Fairgrounds
Enjoy a stop at Puyallup Fairgrounds, 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
2 Hour Guided Boat Tour in Gig Harbor and Narrows Bridges
Woodinville Wine & Snoqualmie Falls Tour
Olympic National Park Small Group Day Tour w/Scenic State Ferries
Small Group Mount Rainier National Park 1-Day Tour from Seattle 2-Can-Go
Mount Rainier National Park One-Day Tour from Seattle
Top hotels in West End
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
Good service, excellent Breakfast.
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Coast Gateway Hotel
Excellent place as a final stop before travel. Avoids any traffic issues and close to both SeaTac and car rental facility. Close to other places to visit outside Seattle proper.
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025
SureStay Hotel by Best Western SeaTac Airport North
Need to remodel the entire facility and the conveniences of the shuttle to airport
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
Red Roof Inn Seattle Airport - SEATAC
Anselma the receptionist was amazing , very helpful and kind .
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Quality Inn SeaTac Airport-Seattle
Good stay and service. Pleased with staff, room and shuttle service
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
Staff was great
Reviewed on 18 Oct 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, Cheney Stadium and 6th Ave 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.
