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.
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.
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.
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
Olympic National Park Small Group Day Tour w/Scenic State Ferries
Mount Rainier National Park Small Group 1-Day Tour from Seattle with Lunch
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 Eastside
Emerald Queen Hotel and Casino - Tacoma
The hotel itself is great. Friendly staff. Clean, big rooms. The area it’s in is shady and nothing is walking distance.
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
Understaffed, long waits for check in, room had a bad smell
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Seatac Airport
Staff are very nice and professional. They were pleasant to deal with. The free shuttle was free convenient and readily available. The room seemed clean and the bedding was fresh. The downsides, the heater/ac was not working. The I was checking in, the police were there on a call. As I approached ...
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
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Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Coast Gateway Hotel
Great location for quick access to/from the airport, easy walk. Very good restaurant across from hotel. The beds are very comfortable but we stayed twice and found one roomnice and quirt but the frontvside room had loud noises from the plumbing and A/C
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
SureStay Hotel by Best Western SeaTac Airport North
Old and dated
Reviewed on 5 May 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 Tacoma Dome.
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.
