West End
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.
Titlow Park
Explore the great outdoors at Titlow Park, a lovely green space in Tacoma. Wander the waterfront in this family-friendly area.
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.
Things to do
Woodinville Wine & Snoqualmie Falls Tour
Small Group Seattle Full Day Tour W/ All Major Attractions
Top hotels in West End
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
"Great view"
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Hotel Murano
"Clean room which it was great but the breakfast was not warm enough!!!"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
"Though this hotel has had major cosmetic upgrades, the rooms still have the feel of the Super 8 it used to be. The walls are thin and our hallway and the adjacent rooms were quite noisy. The breakfast bar appeared to have good options, but all were out or near out when we arrived to have ..."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Red Roof Inn Seattle Airport - SEATAC
"When I got there, I took a shower and I tell you what, when I came out of the shower, I felt dirtier than when I went in. The whole place had a terrible odor to it and it was filthy."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Quality Inn SeaTac Airport-Seattle
"Unfortunately our diet is not aligned with offered breakfast choices. The room was spacious and allowed for part of the window to open which was great. However the poor lighting and color choices make everything dark and quite depressing."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Coast Gateway Hotel
"Room was well sized. Bed was comfortable. Airport shuttle was really convenient."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 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 Narrows Plaza Bowl.
Central Tacoma
If you're spending some time in Central Tacoma, Cheney Stadium and 6th Ave are top sights worth seeing.
Hilltop
If you're spending some time in Hilltop, Wright Park and 6th Ave 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.
