West End Travel Guide
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.
Titlow Park
Explore the great outdoors at Titlow Park, a lovely green space in Tacoma. Wander the waterfront in this family-friendly area.
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.
Things to do
Woodinville Wine & Snoqualmie Falls Tour
Mount Rainier National Park 1-Day Tour from Seattle
Mount Rainier National Park Small Group 1-Day Tour from Seattle with Lunch
Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience
Olympic National Park Small Group Day Tour w/Scenic State Ferries
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Vancouver Canada One Day Bus Tour from Seattle
Top hotels in West End
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
Breakfast at restaurant was good. Good location for airport with shuttle Can walk to Link stop to get into Seattle downtown Rooms can be a far walk from entrance
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
The staff here is exceptional. Always very helpful and pleasant. Miguel in the breakfast room was a standout. I would have liked to see some rotating breakfast options as we were offered scrambled eggs and sausage every day for a week. Also the cable weight machine was broken in a highly used gym, ...
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Coast Gateway Hotel
I like staying at this hotel when I fly out of SeaTac airport. The staff is always friendly and helpful. I can walk to the Hawaiian L&L restaurant, ( my favorite). The hotel is clean and the shuttle service is excellent.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Red Roof Inn Seattle Airport - SEATAC
It wasn’t bad, just felt older and they don’t give you very much soap.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Quality Inn SeaTac Airport-Seattle
Absolute bare minimum hotel experience. We got stuck on the first floor which is actually a mildewed basement. The hot water lasted about 3 minutes. It's a relatively safe and convenient airport hotel, but the linens, surfaces, service, and food is minimum acceptable standard for the brand. As long ...
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Hilton Seattle Airport & Conference Center
Great location. Could be walk from the airport
Reviewed on 11 May 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 Museum of Glass and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Theater District Station or Commerce Street Station.
