Eastside Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
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.
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.
Tacoma Mall
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Tacoma Mall during your stay in Tacoma. Discover the top-notch restaurants and lively festivals in this family-friendly area.
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.
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.
Activities
Woodinville Wine & Snoqualmie Falls Tour
Olympic National Park Small Group Day Tour w/Scenic State Ferries
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Vancouver Canada One Day Bus Tour from Seattle
Small Group Seattle Full Day Tour W/ All Major Attractions
Authentic Italian Cooking Class in Seattle (5-Course Meal)
Our pick of the best Eastside Hotel Deals
Emerald Queen Hotel and Casino - Tacoma
Brand new and clean. Mountain View of Mt Rainier.
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
having a packed hotel during an event and only 2 elevators operating is not ideal conditions. seemed like the staff was aware but it a $$$$ issue to not deal with
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
Took airport shuttle to and from airport for a long layover ! It was flawless and hotel was as advertised!
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Coast Gateway Hotel
Airport shuttle was fantastic. I had more and larger than normal baggage plus pets, and they were incredibly helpful, polite, and made my morning less stressful than it should have been.
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Hotel Murano
If you love glass art in a vast array of expressions, you must at least visit this property. The rooms are tidy, beds pretty cozy and the rooms are very quiet. The highlight of our stay was an incredibly attentive server named Coliyn (yes, with a Y!) who was gracious, attentive and super sweet even ...
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Red Roof Inn Seattle Airport - SEATAC
The place was okay, staff was helpful and courteous.
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Eastside
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 Pantages Theater and Museum of Glass 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 Feast Arts Center 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.
South Tacoma
While you're in South Tacoma, take in top sights like Tacoma Mall and jump on the metro at South 25th Street Station to see more of the city.
