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 theater scene.
Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium
Make time in your itinerary to visit the sea life who live at Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium during your trip to Tacoma. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.
Point Defiance Park
Explore the great outdoors at Point Defiance Park, a lovely green space in Tacoma. Wander the waterfront 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
Explore the campus of Pacific Lutheran University during your stay in Tacoma. Experience the acclaimed theater scene and lively festivals in this family-friendly area.
Eastside Hotel Deals
Emerald Queen Hotel and Casino - Tacoma
Everything was great
Reviewed on 11 January 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
Very comfortable.room and attentive staff.
Reviewed on 12 January 2026
Hotel Murano
We enjoyed the selection,
Reviewed on 13 January 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
Was great as always! It’s where we stay!! Thanks
Reviewed on 10 January 2026
Coast Gateway Hotel
Room was very clean, good shower with a glass door, comfy bed and everything was relatively new.
Reviewed on 10 January 2026
SureStay Hotel by Best Western SeaTac Airport North
Nice stag clean room
Reviewed on 7 January 2026
Other neighborhoods around Eastside
Lincoln International District
While Lincoln International District might 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 LeMay Car Museum.
South End
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in South End and surrounding area, you can visit Tacoma Mall and Tacoma Dome.
Waller
Waller is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can plan an outing to BJ's Bingo and Emerald Queen Casino while you're in town.
Downtown Tacoma
In the central business district, this thriving museum and university area boasts attractions like the Museum of Glass, Tacoma Art Museum, and Washington State History Museum. Explore historic sites such as Old City Hall Building and Union Station, while enjoying the revived retail and dining scene.
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 Tacoma Union Station Rotunda and hop on the metro to see more the city at Theater District Station or Commerce Street Station.
Eastside, WA
- Emerald Queen Casino
- Tacoma Dome
- Joint Base Lewis-McChord
- Westfield Southcenter Mall
- Muckleshoot Casino
- Washington State Fair Events Center
- Greater Tacoma Convention and Trade Center
- The Boeing Company
- Lake Tapps
- Tacoma Mall
- Point Defiance Park
- Wild Waves Theme and Water Park
- White River Amphitheatre
- Family Fun Center
- Pacific Lutheran University
- Port of Tacoma
- Museum of Glass
- LeMay Car Museum
- University of Puget Sound
- ShoWare Center
- Chambers Bay Golf Course
- Starfire Sports Complex
- Nisqually Red Wind Casino
- Angle Lake Park
- Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center
- Cheney Stadium
- Emerald Downs
- The Outlet Collection
- MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital
- Regional Athletic Complex
- Pacific Raceways
