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 lively festivals.
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 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.
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.
LeMay Car Museum
You can spend time studying the exhibits at LeMay Car Museum during your trip to Tacoma. Amble around this family-friendly area's waterfront or experience its acclaimed theatre scene.
Pacific Lutheran University
Enjoy the student vibe at Pacific Lutheran University during your visit to Tacoma. Experience the great live music and lively festivals in this family-friendly area.
Top hotels in Eastside
Emerald Queen Hotel and Casino - Tacoma
Room was great! Very clean and modern. We wished water bottles were provided in the room so we didn’t have to go to the bar to get water. We called the desk to ask for water, women over the phone said we could get some at the front desk but when we arrived another women said we had to go to the bar… ...
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
Room is spacious and clean. Staff were helpful and courteous.
Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025
Hotel Murano
Clean, friendly staff with comfie bed- multiple pillows to individualize preferences- Art in the halls - multiple nooks and a warm fire in the lobby Would easily stay here again
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Coast Gateway Hotel
The rooms need to be updated, but other than that it was a good overnight stay.
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Hilton Seattle Airport & Conference Center
we got the plunger thank you-
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Hampton Inn Seattle-Airport
The room was very clean and organized. The staff was awesome and helpful. The shuttle bus drivers were amazing also.
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Eastside
Lincoln International District
When in Lincoln International District, you can plan a visit to Tacoma Mall and LeMay Car Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
