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.
Puyallup Fairgrounds
Enjoy a stop at Puyallup Fairgrounds, an entertaining place to visit in Puyallup. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and lively festivals.
Museum of Glass
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Museum of Glass in Tacoma. Stroll along the waterfront or experience the fascinating museums in this family-friendly area.
Top hotels in West End
Coast Gateway Hotel
Reviewed on 21 Aug 2025
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
Reviewed on 24 Aug 2025
SureStay Hotel by Best Western SeaTac Airport North
Reviewed on 22 Aug 2025
Red Roof Inn Seattle Airport - SEATAC
Reviewed on 21 Aug 2025
Quality Inn SeaTac Airport-Seattle
Reviewed on 23 Aug 2025
Hotel Murano
Reviewed on 21 Aug 2025
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 Titlow Park.
Central Tacoma
If you're spending some time in Central Tacoma, Cheney Stadium and 6th Ave are top sights worth seeing.
Hilltop
If you're spending some time in Hilltop, Wright Park and 6th Ave 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.
- Point Defiance Park
- Tacoma Narrows Bridge
- Titlow Park
- Fort Nisqually Living History Museum
- Joint Base Lewis-McChord
- Muckleshoot Casino
- Alki Beach
- Emerald Queen Casino
- Puyallup Fairgrounds
- The Boeing Company
- Lake Tapps
- Wild Waves Theme and Water Park
- Greater Tacoma Convention and Trade Center
- Museum of Flight
- Museum of Glass
- ShoWare Center
- Angle Lake Park
- LeMay Car Museum
- Starfire Sports Complex
- The Outlet Collection
- Nisqually Red Wind Casino
- Puget Sound Naval Shipyard
- Saint Martin’s University
- MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital