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.
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 lively festivals and acclaimed theatre scene.
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.
Top hotels in West End
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
Seamless registration. Great breakfast. Very comfortable bed and pillows.
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Hotel Murano
Hotel was gorgeous and staff was great
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Coast Gateway Hotel
Clean room stuff
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
Friendly, responsive, helpful staff.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Red Roof Inn Seattle Airport - SEATAC
Clean room but no microwave
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Hilton Seattle Airport & Conference Center
The room and stay was great. Sure it's outdated. But thats part of the charm. The restaurant is a hidden gem. The food is so good! Worth the price. Only complaint is no free breakfast? What? Is this standard at hotels now?
Reviewed on 9 Jan 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 Museum of Glass and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Theater District Station or Commerce Street Station.
