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 acclaimed theatre scene.

Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium
Make time in your itinerary to visit the sea life you'll find at Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium during your holiday to Tacoma. Wander through the waterfront and beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.

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 lively festivals.

Museum of Glass
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Museum of Glass in Tacoma. Stroll along the waterfront or experience the great live music in this family-friendly area.

LeMay Car Museum
You can spend time studying the exhibits at LeMay Car Museum during your trip to Tacoma. Amble around this family-friendly area's waterfront or experience its 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 acclaimed theatre scene in this family-friendly area.
Top hotels in Ruston

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
The room was clean and tidy. The hotel was great! The staff were friendly and welcoming. I definitely recommend this hotel and I will definitely come back here again.
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025

Coast Gateway Hotel
Very clean and friendly helpful staff. We were happy to stay there. We loved the location—super close to airport and walking distance to restaurants. Continental breakfast
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025

Red Roof Inn Seattle Airport - SEATAC
Room was good, I appreciated the shuttle to and from the airport.
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025

Hotel Murano
Great place to stay in Tacoma for a friend golf trip.
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025

Hotel Interurban Seattle Airport SeaTac
The room was very clean and comfortable.
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025

Seattle Airport Marriott
Good
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Ruston

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

West End
If you're spending some time in West End, Tacoma Narrows Bridge and Point Defiance Park are top sights worth seeing.

Browns Point
While Browns Point isn't home to many top sights, Dash Point State Park and Port of Tacoma are some notable places to visit nearby.

Central Tacoma
If you're spending some time in Central Tacoma, 6th Ave and Cheney Stadium 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.

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.
Ruston Travel Guide
- Joint Base Lewis-McChord
- Muckleshoot Casino
- Emerald Queen Casino
- Washington State Fair Events Center
- The Boeing Company
- Greater Tacoma Convention and Trade Center
- Museum of Flight
- Lake Tapps
- Museum of Glass
- Angle Lake Park
- LeMay Car Museum
- Wild Waves Theme and Water Park
- ShoWare Center
- Pacific Lutheran University
- Starfire Sports Complex
- Point Defiance Park
- MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital
- The Outlet Collection
- BJ's Bingo
- Emerald Downs
- South Hill Mall

