West End Travel Guide

Tacoma

Zoolights (Narrow Bridge) in Tacoma, WA All around the world people celebrate with lights, make sure to pack one outfit in your carry on so in case your luggage doesn't make it to the destination you can still go out and see the lights #LifeAtExpedia
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It was my first time visiting the Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium and my 2-year old son loved it! This is a photo of a jellyfish freely moving around in his tank. I love how the UV light reflects on the jellyfish as it moves around... #BVSBlue
Spring is in the air.
Great area to visit Point Ruston

Popular places to visit

Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium which includes marine life

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 Zoo and Aquarium
Point Defiance Park featuring a park

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.

Point Defiance Park
View of Narrows Bridge from the beach

Titlow Park

Explore the great outdoors at Titlow Park, a lovely green space in Tacoma. Wander the waterfront in this family-friendly area.

Titlow Park
Fort Nisqually Living History Museum

Fort Nisqually Living History Museum

Interact with interpreters in period clothing and explore replica 19th-century buildings at this living history museum.

Fort Nisqually Living History Museum
Aerial View of Downtown Tacoma Washington and The Port Waterfront

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.

Tacoma Dome
aerial carnival ride with swings

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 great live music and lively festivals.

Washington State Fair Events Center

Things to do

1-Day Olympic National Park Tour

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

Rp2.489.952
per adult
Olympic National Park Small Group Day Tour w/Scenic State Ferries
Snoqualmie Falls & Seattle Winery Tour

Woodinville Wine & Snoqualmie Falls Tour

Rp2.119.824
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
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 1-Day Tour from Seattle 2-Can-Go

Rp2.487.140
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Small Group Mount Rainier National Park 1-Day Tour from Seattle 2-Can-Go
1-Day Mount Rainier National Park Tou

Small Group Mount Rainier National Park One-Day Tour from Seattle

Rp2.489.952
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Small Group Mount Rainier National Park One-Day Tour from Seattle
Seattle Pike Place Market, Space Needle, Boeing Field Famous City Tour

Seattle Full Day W/ All Major Attractions Small Group Max 12 Tour

Rp2.826.432
per adult
Seattle Full Day W/ All Major Attractions Small Group Max 12 Tour
[Silver] Vancouver 1-Day Bus Tour from Seattle

Vancouver Canada One Day Bus Tour from Seattle

Rp3.179.736
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Vancouver Canada One Day Bus Tour from Seattle
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Top hotels in West End

DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport

DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport

4 out of 5
18740 International Boulevard SeaTac WA
The price is Rp1.793.817 per night from 18 Mar to 19 Mar
Rp1.793.817
Rp2.051.959 total
18 Mar - 19 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in SeaTac. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.8/10 Good! (2,938 reviews)
Overall very nice!!! Very happy!

Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA

3 out of 5
3100 South 192nd Street SeaTac WA
The price is Rp1.715.302 per night from 19 Mar to 20 Mar
Rp1.715.302
Rp1.963.631 total
19 Mar - 20 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in SeaTac. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (6,591 reviews)
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Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
Coast Gateway Hotel

Coast Gateway Hotel

3.5 out of 5
18415 International Blvd SeaTac WA
The price is Rp1.856.901 per night from 4 Apr to 5 Apr
Rp1.856.901
Rp2.122.929 total
4 Apr - 5 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in SeaTac. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (7,903 reviews)
Easy check in, convenient for an overnight layover

Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026

Coast Gateway Hotel
Hotel Murano

Hotel Murano

4.5 out of 5
1320 Broadway Plaza Tacoma WA
The price is Rp1.999.687 per night from 17 Mar to 18 Mar
Rp1.999.687
Rp2.297.080 total
17 Mar - 18 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Tacoma. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,862 reviews)
The room was very cold (prob 65) and the thermostat didn’t work.

Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026

Hotel Murano
Red Roof Inn Seattle Airport - SEATAC

Red Roof Inn Seattle Airport - SEATAC

2 out of 5
16838 International Boulevard SeaTac WA
The price is Rp976.781 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
Rp976.781
Rp1.132.794 total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in SeaTac. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a free airport shuttle and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
7.8/10 Good! (4,847 reviews)
Good location and friendly staff, but dated, dusty, old, desperately needing reno place

Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026

Red Roof Inn Seattle Airport - SEATAC
Hilton Seattle Airport & Conference Center

Hilton Seattle Airport & Conference Center

4 out of 5
17620 International Blvd SeaTac WA
The price is Rp2.210.984 per night from 20 Mar to 21 Mar
Rp2.210.984
Rp2.521.272 total
20 Mar - 21 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in SeaTac. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,226 reviews)
Staff was great. Very close to airport and light rail.

Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026

Hilton Seattle Airport & Conference Center
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Other neighbourhoods around West End

Spring is in the air.

Ruston

Travellers like the museums in Ruston, and Point Defiance Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Ruston
Tacoma, pier waterfront. Ruston Way.

North End

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

North End
Panorama shot of Mt Rainier and Tacoma's Point Defiance Park as seen on a boat in the Narrows

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.

Fircrest
Cheney Stadium is looking good, haven't been there since the remodel and it was a vast improvement. Great day too in WA

Central Tacoma

If you're spending some time in Central Tacoma, 6th Ave and Cheney Stadium are top sights worth seeing.

Central Tacoma
Community on a hilltop in Tacoma Washington.

Hilltop

If you're spending some time in Hilltop, 6th Ave and Wright Park are top sights worth seeing.

Hilltop
Awesome bridge in Tacoma

New Tacoma

5/5(1 area review)

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.

New Tacoma

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