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.
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 great live music and acclaimed theatre scene.
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.
Things to do
Woodinville Wine & Snoqualmie Falls Tour
Small Group Seattle Full Day Tour W/ All Major Attractions
Top hotels in West End
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
Staff were great, breakfasts were good, good proximity to the airport.
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Hotel Murano
Very comfortable and nice amenities.
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
Great hotel
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Coast Gateway Hotel
Friendly helpful staff, room was clean
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
SureStay Hotel by Best Western SeaTac Airport North
Yea
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Red Roof Inn Seattle Airport - SEATAC
Got everything I need, shuttle bus, desk, even a microwave anf a refridgerator!!
Reviewed on 1 Jan 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 Tacoma Nature Center.
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 Tacoma Union Station Rotunda and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Theater District Station or Commerce Street Station.
