West End
Tacoma
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.
Puyallup Fairgrounds
Enjoy a stop at Puyallup Fairgrounds, an entertaining place to visit in Puyallup. Experience the area's great live music and lively festivals.
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
Woodinville Wine & Snoqualmie Falls Tour
Small Group Mount Rainier National Park One-Day Tour from Seattle
Small Group Mount Rainier National Park 1-Day Tour from Seattle 2-Can-Go
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
Top hotels in West End
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
This hotel was absolutely amazing. I’m not sure why others wrote bad reviews, the rooms are clean, bathroom clean, the whole hotel was super clean, front desk staff was quick, attentive, polite, knowledgeable. Our shuttle to airport was not only on time, but early, and very communicative. The only ...
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
Coast Gateway Hotel
Conveniently located by restaurants
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
SureStay Hotel by Best Western SeaTac Airport North
Stayed for one night, I like that the room is bigger that I expected, clean room and friendly staff.
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Red Roof Inn Seattle Airport - SEATAC
This is the best of the budget SeaTac hotels. The building itself is pretty old/outdated, but it's very clean, very comfortable, and the staff are kind and helpful.
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
Quality Inn SeaTac Airport-Seattle
Front desk was very friendly!! Bed was a bit hard for me but aside from that I have no complaints.
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
Nice room, though the hotel is huge!
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
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 Titlow Park.
Central Tacoma
If you're spending some time in Central Tacoma, Cheney Stadium and 6th Ave are top sights worth seeing.
Hilltop
If you're spending some time in Hilltop, Wright Park and 6th Ave are top sights worth seeing.
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 of the city at Theater District Station or Commerce Street Station.
