West End

Tacoma

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Stay near popular West End attractions

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Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium

8.6/10 (736 reviews)
Visit a red wolf habitat, watch polar bears swim and see elephants in a simulated forest environment at this unique zoo and aquarium.
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Things to do

Private Tacoma Waterfront E-Bike Tour

Tacoma Waterfront E-Bike Tour

RM322
per adult
Tacoma Waterfront E-Bike Tour
Snoqualmie Falls & Seattle Winery Tour

Woodinville Wine & Snoqualmie Falls Tour

RM570
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Woodinville Wine & Snoqualmie Falls Tour
Seattle Post-Cruise Tour Package

Seattle Post-Cruise Tour Package

RM713
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Seattle Post-Cruise Tour Package
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Where to stay in West End

Find the best West End areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Photo by Clinton Gage
Open Photo by Clinton Gage

Downtown Tacoma

Known for its abundant dining options and interesting museums, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Tacoma. Top attractions like Pantages Theater and Museum of Glass are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Convention Center Station or Commerce Street Station to see more of the city.

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North End

If you're spending some time in North End, 6th Ave and Job Carr Cabin Museum are top sights worth seeing.

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Photo by Veronika Patrashko
Open Photo by Veronika Patrashko

Ruston

Travellers like the museums in Ruston, and Point Defiance Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.

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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.

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South Tacoma

While you're in South Tacoma, take in top sights like Tacoma Mall and jump on the metro at South 25th Street Station to see more of the city.

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