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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Ruston
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
Great staff, easy check in and check out, great shuttle service
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
We recently stayed here for a one-night visit, and it was a very positive experience overall. It’s a great choice for travelers who need a reliable and comfortable place for a quick stay. Close to SeaTac airport. Since we had a very early departure, we weren't able to sit down for a full meal, ...
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Coast Gateway Hotel
Very nice staff, great location and breakfast was nice. I found the bed too soft but I am sure many people like that.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Seatac Airport
Free breakfasts food was not good
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Red Roof Inn Seattle Airport - SEATAC
Hotel was conveniently located and the room was nice. However next time I’ll make sure to ask for a non handicap room as the bathroom was set up for wheel chairs and there was no counter for putting toiletries on. I think even someone in a wheelchair would like to have some sort of small counter ...
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
SureStay Hotel by Best Western SeaTac Airport North
Convenient for one night between flights. Beds comfortable and room clean
Reviewed on 4 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 Tacoma Nature Center.
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.
