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 Mall
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Tacoma Mall during your stay in Tacoma. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed theatre scene 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.
Top hotels in West End

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
Seamless registration. Great breakfast. Very comfortable bed and pillows.
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026

Coast Gateway Hotel
Amazing!
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026

Hotel Murano
Hotel was gorgeous and staff was great
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
Convenient and comfortable
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026

Red Roof Inn Seattle Airport - SEATAC
Good place
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026

Quality Inn SeaTac Airport-Seattle
Very good
Reviewed on 17 Jan 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 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.
