West End Travel Guide
Tacoma
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Titlow Park
Explore the great outdoors at Titlow Park, a lovely green space in Tacoma. Wander the waterfront in this family-friendly area.
Fort Nisqually Living History Museum
Interact with interpreters in period clothing and explore replica 19th-century buildings at this living history museum.
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.
Top hotels in West End
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
Hotel Murano
Great stay! Clean, conveniently located, accommodating! Easy parking! Great restaurant!
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Coast Gateway Hotel
I've stayed and used this Coast for the past 15 years and overall it's been very good. This time, however, there was no hot water -not in the bathroom sink or in the shower. If you're into "Cold Plunges" then this would have raised the rating, however, I had just come from an extended week of outdoor ...
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
Parking is horrible. Bathroom not properly cleaned. Not knowing that a security person would go to the room to reset key card was odd because it seemed like someone was trying to get in the room. Front desk should have mentioned that before we got to our room.
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Red Roof Inn Seattle Airport - SEATAC
There is no fridge or microwave in the rooms, no shelf counter in bathroom for your travel kit/toothbrush. Clean, Prob wouldnt stay there again.
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Hilton Seattle Airport & Conference Center
Great location, clean, and comfortable.
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around West End
Ruston
Travellers like the museums in Ruston, and Point Defiance Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.
North End
If you're spending some time in North End, 6th Ave and Job Carr Cabin Museum 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.
Central Tacoma
If you're spending some time in Central Tacoma, 6th Ave and Cheney Stadium are top sights worth seeing.
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.
