West End Travel Guide
Tacoma
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Titlow Park
Explore the great outdoors at Titlow Park, a lovely green space in Tacoma. Wander the waterfront in this family-friendly area.
Fort Nisqually Living History Museum
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Fort Nisqually Living History Museum in Tacoma. Wander the waterfront in this family-friendly area.
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 acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.
Top hotels in West End
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
Very convenient for pre/post air flights. Great staff and cookies 🍪.
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
Great place to stay! Shuttle was speedy to airport, breakfast was good....room was spotless and comfortable.
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Coast Gateway Hotel
Close to the airport and the shuttle was prompt
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Red Roof Inn Seattle Airport - SEATAC
Comfortable and convenient. Good value.
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Hilton Seattle Airport & Conference Center
Great!
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Quality Inn SeaTac Airport-Seattle
Room was clean, had working TV, comfortable bed, and a hot shower. Also included a microwave & dorm-size refrigerator.
Reviewed on 24 Feb 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 Art Museum and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Theater District Station or Commerce Street Station.
