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.
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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Eastside
Emerald Queen Hotel and Casino - Tacoma
Nice room, friendly staff
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
Hotel Murano
Very clean and convenient. Parking should be covered in the room fee. Bet you’ve heard that a few times.
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
Clean, great value for what I paid and was happy with the updated room. Breakfast was good (standard for hotels of this type) and clean, cheerful dining area. Close to airport. Felt safe here and appreciate the staff's friendliness and professionalism. (Especially when I had to request a room change ...
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
Great hotel
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Coast Gateway Hotel
Love this hotel… The rooms are comfortable, the breakfast is good, and the Shuttle service is great. The staff is friendly.
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Red Roof Inn Seattle Airport - SEATAC
Everything was wonderful
Reviewed on 28 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.
