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.
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 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 lively festivals and acclaimed theatre scene.
Things to do
Mount Rainier National Park 1-Day Tour from Seattle
Woodinville Wine & Snoqualmie Falls Tour
Seattle Grand 4-Hour City Tour
Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience
Mount Rainier National Park Small Group 1-Day Tour from Seattle with Lunch
Top hotels in West End
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
Amazing stay
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
The bedsing hadn't been changed in our room (my wife found crumbs in the bed before we had even touched the bed. She also found some fecal matter on and around the toilet. Our fridge looks like it was rusting. There were several spots where drinks had spilled and were not cleaned for the 3 days we ...
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Seatac Airport
Yes. Just had a problem with noise so they switched our room.
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Coast Gateway Hotel
The rooms are spacious and clean, the staff is cordial, wide ranging breakfast and best of all is a ten dollar credit at Sharp's restaurant directly across from the hotel. Used the gym equipment for the first time, it makes for a nice little break.
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Hotel Murano
Great hotel, will stay again
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Red Roof Inn Seattle Airport - SEATAC
Brand new mercedes shuttle. nice driver and staff. Shuttle back and forth every thirty minutes
Reviewed on 30 Apr 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 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 Feast Arts Center 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.
