Northeast Tacoma Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Northeast Tacoma
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.
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.
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 acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.
Tacoma Mall
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Tacoma Mall during your stay in Tacoma. Discover the top-notch restaurants and great live music 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
Seattle Full Day W/ All Major Attractions Small Group Max 12 Tour
4 Day Seattle City and the Verdant Landscapes of Washington State
Our pick of the best Northeast Tacoma Hotel Deals
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
Excellent service great breakfast and a pleasant experience
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
Very convenient to the airport, good shuttle service, super friendly staff
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Coast Gateway Hotel
It was a very quick overnight stay, a layover on our way to Oklahoma City. We enjoyed our time there, the staff was friendly and helpful. It also helped immensely to have a restaurant right across the parking lot!
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Red Roof Inn Seattle Airport - SEATAC
The room was 3 star. It’s safe, but really starting to show its age. If you’re on a budget then this is for you.
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Hilton Seattle Airport & Conference Center
We love the Hilton at SeaTac. It is our go to for an overnight before flying
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Hotel Murano
Very nice short stay. Nice dinner meal in restaurant.
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Northeast Tacoma
Browns Point
While Browns Point isn't home to many top sights, Caledonia Beach and Dash Point State Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
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 Wright Park are top sights worth seeing.
North End
If you're spending some time in North End, 6th Ave and Job Carr Cabin Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Lakeland South
Lakeland South is well liked for its lake views. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Auburn area, you might plan a trip to Wild Waves Theme and Water Park or Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden.
