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.
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.
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.
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.
Pacific Lutheran University
Enjoy the student vibe at Pacific Lutheran University during your visit to Tacoma. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and lively festivals in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
Woodinville Wine & Snoqualmie Falls Tour
Small Group Seattle Full Day Tour W/ All Major Attractions
4 Day Seattle City and the Verdant Landscapes of Washington State
Top hotels in Eastside
Emerald Queen Hotel and Casino - Tacoma
Hubby and I enjoyed a wonderful two day staycation the staff are amazing top notch customer service and for was excellent. Recommend getting your Club Player card. Winnings were great food was delicious and rooms were very nice and clean. Thank you!
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
Clean, quality hotel with comfortable beds. Staff is very friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Hotel Murano
Loved loved loved this beautiful hotel! We checked out ALL the floor’s glass artists! It was like staying in an art gallery! Great staff! Clean, comfortable.
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
Room was great. Staff is always excellent friendly kind courteous! That’s why we always stay here!!!
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Coast Gateway Hotel
Dhekam
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
SureStay Hotel by Best Western SeaTac Airport North
Nice stag clean room
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Eastside
Lincoln International District
When in Lincoln International District, you can plan a visit to Tacoma Mall and LeMay Car Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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 Tacoma Dome.
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 Tacoma Union Station Rotunda and Pantages Theater 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 Tacoma Union Station Rotunda and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Theater District Station or Commerce Street Station.
