Northeast Tacoma Travel Guide
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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 lively festivals.
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 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.
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.
Things to do
Woodinville Wine & Snoqualmie Falls Tour
Small Group Mount Rainier National Park 1-Day Tour from Seattle 2-Can-Go
Small Group Seattle Full Day Tour W/ All Major Attractions
Top hotels in Northeast Tacoma
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
Beautiful large double bed room. Extremely clean. Definitely will book here again. 😊
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
Nice clean rooms with free breakfast, small pool and EV charging available. Easy access and great location near the airport and Museum of Flights. Walking distance to Angle lake park, beautiful during cherry blossom season ❤️
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Coast Gateway Hotel
Staff is amazing
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Hotel Murano
Very nice and clean!
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Red Roof Inn Seattle Airport - SEATAC
Everything was great. Easy to get to the airport
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Hilton Seattle Airport & Conference Center
Did not have breakfast
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Northeast Tacoma
Browns Point
While Browns Point isn't home to many top sights, Dash Point State Park and Port of Tacoma 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 Feast Arts Center 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.
