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.
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.
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 lively festivals.
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.
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
It was pretty nice!
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
Clean room. But there was only a lamp by the left side of the bed, not right, and no lamp by the chair so you couldn’t sit in the chair and read. There also was an end table next to desk! It was like they saw a space and had an extra piece of furniture and stuck it in! lol.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
Would really recommend
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Coast Gateway Hotel
We have stayed here several times. Conveniently near the airport with a good restaurant nearby. It is clean and quiet, perfect!
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Hotel Murano
Nice and quiet and convenient for work.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Red Roof Inn Seattle Airport - SEATAC
An ideal and good value hotel for a one night stay! An easy walk from Seattle airport as long as one does not have too much luggage. There is a shuttle too! Room was spacious, comfortable and quiet
Reviewed on 10 Mar 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 Great American Casino.
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.
