West End
Tacoma
![Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium featuring marine life](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/171000/171717-Puget-Sound.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)
![Point Defiance Park which includes general coastal views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/171000/171753-Tacoma.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)
![Fort Nisqually Living History Museum showing food as well as an individual femail](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/171000/171742-Tacoma.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)
![Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium showing marine life](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/171000/171748-Tacoma.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)
![Fort Nisqually Living History Museum as well as an individual femail](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/171000/171741-Tacoma.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)
Popular places to visit
![Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium showing marine life](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/171000/171748-Tacoma.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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 showing a park](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/172000/172044-Point-Defiance-Park.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/171000/171740-Tacoma.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Fort Nisqually Living History Museum
Interact with interpreters in period clothing and explore replica 19th-century buildings at this living history museum.
![Tacoma Dome](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/b63bb1f6d00ffb024feb81941a1c68eb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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.
![Puyallup Fairgrounds](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/bb3d2b91273e64f6701ddf39aebdff29.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Puyallup Fairgrounds
Enjoy a stop at Puyallup Fairgrounds, an entertaining place to visit in Puyallup. Experience the area's lively festivals and acclaimed theater scene.
![Museum of Glass which includes modern architecture and night scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/172000/172062-Museum-Of-Glass.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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.
Things to do
![[Silver] Vancouver 1-Day Bus Tour from Seattle](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5007818/baa6065b-d40c-46ab-a2c0-6e4681ded1fb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Vancouver Canada One Day Bus Tour from Seattle
![1-Day Mount Rainier National Park Tou](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1965943/67c37306-d6fb-4789-9c30-c5081db7d29f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Mount Rainier National Park One-Day Tour from Seattle
![Small Group Seattle Day Tour Major Attractions and Afternoon Tea & Deli](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48478236/b2e99283-2405-4edd-be55-70d176ab75cb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Small Group Seattle Full Day Tour W/ All Major Attractions
![Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2574298/4d126425-05ef-4afa-8f61-2e39dc182714.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience
![Seattle City Highlights Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/371746/8dd36420-b549-4345-aa42-96d7447c3af6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Seattle Grand 4-Hour City Tour
Top hotels in West End
![Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/460000/460000/459910/d881e27a_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Feb 13, 2025
![DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/1900/1833/ac14c1bd_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Feb 13, 2025
![Coast Gateway Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/28700/28646/a0adb21e_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Feb 14, 2025
![Days Inn by Wyndham Seatac Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/6800/6716/05143980_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Feb 13, 2025
![Red Roof Inn Seattle Airport - SEATAC](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/15000/14917/4f502330_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Feb 13, 2025
![Best Western Seattle Airport Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/22900/22893/0f40cddb_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Feb 12, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around West End
![Spring is in the air.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/6aa7dd600e1e8166031d3251639efbb5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Ruston
Travelers like the museums in Ruston, and Point Defiance Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.
![A blast from the past and fixture in Tacoma.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/8dc7228239661b479e632b49fe53b2b0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
North End
If you're spending some time in North End, 6th Ave and Job Carr Cabin Museum are top sights worth seeing.
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Fircrest
When in Fircrest, you can plan a visit to Cheney Stadium and Titlow Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
![Silly name, with SERIOUS food! It's a relaxed atmosphere with a chef who appeared on Master Chef. The have a fantastic lunch and dinner menu however they only serve brunch on Fridays - Sundays and I can not say enough about my favorite brunch item on the menu. The Elk Hash](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/18036ca62aefd2251bd50b54958cae7e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Central Tacoma
While visiting Central Tacoma, you might make a stop by sights like 6th Ave and Cheney Stadium.
![One of the best craft cocktail bars I've been to. Manager Rose creates tasty drinks with creative names. Here is 'the last light at dusk' and 'where no borders exist.'](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/c56eb91c42a7d39bd9decc331217b573.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Hilltop
If you're spending some time in Hilltop, Wright Park and 6th Ave are top sights worth seeing.
![Tacoma which includes a city](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/171000/171729-Puget-Sound.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
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.