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 acclaimed theater scene.
Puyallup Fairgrounds
Enjoy a stop at Puyallup Fairgrounds, an entertaining place to visit in Puyallup. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene and great live music.
Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium
Visit a red wolf habitat, watch polar bears swim and see elephants in a simulated forest environment at this unique zoo and aquarium.
Museum of Glass
Watch some of the world’s best glassblowers demonstrate their skills and admire 20th- and 21st-century glass artworks at this extraordinary museum.
LeMay Car Museum
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at LeMay Car Museum during your trip to Tacoma. Amble around this family-friendly area's waterfront or experience its great live music.
Point Defiance Park
One of the largest urban parks in the United States is a green space home to lovely gardens as well as a fun-filled zoo and aquarium.
Things to do
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Mount Rainier National Park One-Day Tour from Seattle
Olympic National Park Full-Day Tour W/ Scenic State Ferries
Woodinville Wine & Snoqualmie Falls Tour
Eastside Hotel Deals
Emerald Queen Hotel and Casino - Tacoma
Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2025
Hotel Murano
Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2025
Coast Gateway Hotel
Reviewed on Jul. 22, 2025
SureStay Hotel by Best Western SeaTac Airport North
Reviewed on Jul. 22, 2025
Red Roof Inn Seattle Airport - SEATAC
Reviewed on Jul. 24, 2025
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
Reviewed on Jul. 22, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Eastside
Lincoln International District
While Lincoln International District might 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 LeMay Car Museum.
South End
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in South End and surrounding area, you can visit Tacoma Mall and Tacoma Dome.
Waller
Waller is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can plan an outing to BJ's Bingo and Emerald Queen Casino while you're in town.
Downtown Tacoma
In the central business district, this thriving museum and university area boasts attractions like the Museum of Glass, Tacoma Art Museum, and Washington State History Museum. Explore historic sites such as Old City Hall Building and Union Station, while enjoying the revived retail and dining scene.
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 the city at Theater District Station or Commerce Street Station.
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