Northeast Tacoma Travel Guide
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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 great live music.

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.

Tacoma Mall
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Tacoma Mall during your stay in Tacoma. Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices in this family-friendly area.

Port of Tacoma
Explore the waterfront in Tacoma with a trip to Port of Tacoma. Take in the lively festivals in this family-friendly area.

Point Defiance Park
Explore the great outdoors at Point Defiance Park, a lovely green space in Tacoma. Wander the waterfront in this family-friendly area.
Top hotels in Northeast Tacoma

DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
Room was clean.
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
This is a great place to stay for an airport layover. The free airport shuttle is very reliable and they offer a to go breakfast bag if you have to leave early in the morning. This is the second time I have used this hotel.
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026

Coast Gateway Hotel
Close to airport for overnight stay. Breakfast is minimal but enough .
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026

Hotel Murano
n/a
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026

Red Roof Inn Seattle Airport - SEATAC
Front desk lady named Tabatha was super rude and disrespectful, also you’ll be charged 24$ a night parking also.
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026

Hilton Seattle Airport & Conference Center
Room had a dog bed in the room but we didn’t have a dog
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Northeast Tacoma

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.

New Tacoma
If you're spending time in New Tacoma, check out sights like Pantages Theater or Tacoma Art Museum and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Theater District Station or Commerce Street Station.

Downtown Tacoma
Known for its abundant dining options and interesting museums, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Tacoma. Top attractions like Tacoma Art Museum 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 W.W. Seymour Botanical Conservatory are top sights worth seeing.

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

Lakeland South
Lakeland South is well liked for its lake views. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Auburn area, you might plan a trip to Wild Waves Theme and Water Park or Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden.
