West End Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Fort Nisqually Living History Museum
Interact with interpreters in period clothing and explore replica 19th-century buildings at this living history museum.
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.
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.
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
4 Day Seattle City and the Verdant Landscapes of Washington State
Our pick of the best West End Hotel Deals
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
The staff who greeted us at check in was awesome. Very energetic and helpful. The rooms were great - bathrooms were new, modern, and clean. Great stay!
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Hotel Murano
Loved loved loved this beautiful hotel! We checked out ALL the floor’s glass artists! It was like staying in an art gallery! Great staff! Clean, comfortable.
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
Friendly, responsive, helpful staff.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Coast Gateway Hotel
Accommodations, while a little dated, were perfectly fine. Room was clean, beds were comfy and staff was pleasant.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
SureStay Hotel by Best Western SeaTac Airport North
Good place for layovers. Close to airport and really affordable. Has everything you need. Breakfast is optional charge. Which is good if you want to save money and eat some where else. Staff was friendly.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Red Roof Inn Seattle Airport - SEATAC
Clean room but no microwave
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
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 Tacoma Nature Center.
Central Tacoma
If you're spending some time in Central Tacoma, 6th Ave and Cheney Stadium are top sights worth seeing.
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.
