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 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.
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 entertainment choices in this family-friendly area.
Pacific Lutheran University
Enjoy the student vibe at Pacific Lutheran University during your visit to Tacoma. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and great live music 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
"The rooms were spacious and very clean. The beds were comfy. The staff was helpful and professional. We had a great stay at the hotel."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
"Excellent staff."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
"The room looked like it had been newly renovated"
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Seatac Airport
"Nice"
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Red Roof Inn Seattle Airport - SEATAC
"Great budget option by seatac airport"
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Hilton Seattle Airport & Conference Center
"Room congested for 3 No hot water kettle provided in the room The hot water at breakfast was not clean/ clear cloudy"
Reviewed on 24 May 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 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.
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.
