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 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 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 lively festivals 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.
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.
Top hotels in Eastside
Emerald Queen Hotel and Casino - Tacoma
Property was very nice. Restaurant selection not that great. Food also not really good.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
Many memories of staying with the family at this expansive and iconic mid-century resort style hotel. Just opposite the airport. Excellent again, this weekend, for a short layover.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
Breakfast was good. Room was nice, clean and big. Staff was nice, courteous and fast. Extremely essy to get to and from the airport.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Seatac Airport
In a different subject. 1. hotels.com has no email address to contact their office. 2. A reply from car insurance that was booked via hotels.com "Thank you for your email. If you decide to cancel this plan during your free look period and you have not left for your covered trip or filed a claim, ...
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
Hotel Murano
Breakfast menu was decent. Air conditioning we did not use... or if it it was on it was ok.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Coast Gateway Hotel
The rooms were very clean and the shuttle to the airport was very convenient.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 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 Feast Arts Center 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.
