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.
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 great live music and lively festivals.
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.
Top hotels in West End
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
Clean, convenient
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
Ease of check-in.
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Red Roof Inn Seattle Airport - SEATAC
Great place near the airport....
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Seattle Airport - Southcenter
Great room! Quiet. Close to the mall and close to the airport. Awesome staff. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
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 Titlow Park.
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.
