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.
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 acclaimed theatre scene.
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.
Pacific Lutheran University
Enjoy the student vibe at Pacific Lutheran University during your visit to Tacoma. Experience the great live music 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.
Things to do
Woodinville Wine & Snoqualmie Falls Tour
Romantic 1 Day Tour of Heart-beating Coordinates From Seattle
Small Group Seattle Full Day Tour W/ All Major Attractions
Top hotels in Ruston
Hotel Murano
Staff was very nice. Room was nice, great view. Blanket had a stain on it that I noticed in in the morning, other than that room was clean.
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
Great stay friendly staff
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
Coast Gateway Hotel
perfect, easy walk to the airport
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
Yes indeed and staff were awesomely warm and helpful!
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
Red Roof Inn Seattle Airport - SEATAC
Very clean snd the customer service was exceptional. The shuttle service is prompt and efficient. I had a rough day at the airport with cancelations etc. Red Roof Inn saved the day. All for under $100! I can't beleive deals like that still exist.
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
SureStay Hotel by Best Western SeaTac Airport North
Easy to get to airport.
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Ruston
West End
If you're spending some time in West End, Tacoma Narrows Bridge and Point Defiance Park are top sights worth seeing.
North End
If you're spending some time in North End, 6th Ave and Job Carr Cabin Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Browns Point
While Browns Point isn't home to many top sights, Dash Point State Park and Port of Tacoma are some notable places to visit nearby.
Central Tacoma
If you're spending some time in Central Tacoma, 6th Ave and Cheney Stadium 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 6th Ave.
New Tacoma
If you're spending time in New Tacoma, check out sights like Pantages Theater or Tacoma Union Station Rotunda and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Theater District Station or Commerce Street Station.
