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 lively festivals.
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 acclaimed theatre scene.
Museum of Glass
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Museum of Glass in Tacoma. Stroll along the waterfront or experience the lively festivals in this family-friendly area.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Eastside
Emerald Queen Hotel and Casino - Tacoma
The hotel was great and the staff was super friendly
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
Alll the staff were outstanding! They were friendly and very helpful. The breakfast buffet was simple but had enough and it was good. The lobby was very clean along with the eating area and the room was emaculate. I will definitely return.
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
Coast Gateway Hotel
10 minute walk to airport.
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Hilton Seattle Airport & Conference Center
Great place to stay if you’re flying out of SeaTac steakhouse has pretty good food in the bartender makes a mean old-fashioned
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
It's not what I expected
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Hotel Murano
Staff were pleasant st check-in. Room was right next to the elevator besides having request it not to be. Charging station did not work in the room. Otherwise it was an okay stay.
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Eastside
Lincoln International District
When in Lincoln International District, you can plan a visit to Tacoma Mall and LeMay Car Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
South End
While South End may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Tacoma Mall and Tacoma Dome.
Waller
You'll appreciate the restaurants during your time in Waller and you might want to plan a stop by BJ's Bingo and Emerald Queen Casino while you're in the area.
Downtown Tacoma
Known for its abundant dining options and interesting museums, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Tacoma. Top attractions like Tacoma Union Station Rotunda and Pantages Theater are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Convention Center Station or Commerce Street Station to see more of the city.
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.
Eastside Travel Guide
- Emerald Queen Casino
- Joint Base Lewis-McChord
- Muckleshoot Casino
- The Boeing Company
- Greater Tacoma Convention and Trade Center
- Washington State Fair Events Center
- Lake Tapps
- Museum of Glass
- Point Defiance Park
- Nisqually Red Wind Casino
- Wild Waves Theme and Water Park
- Pacific Lutheran University
- ShoWare Center
- LeMay Car Museum
- Starfire Sports Complex
- Angle Lake Park
- The Outlet Collection
- Emerald Downs
- South Hill Mall
- BJ's Bingo
- MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital
