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.
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 great live music and lively festivals.
Activities
Woodinville Wine & Snoqualmie Falls Tour
Seattle Grand 4-Hour City 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
Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience
Our pick of the best West End Hotel Deals
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
Friendly & accommodating desk staff. Very clean & comfortable room. Lots of great space to explore & hang out in about the hotel. Nearby lake walk.
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
breakfast was great
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Coast Gateway Hotel
Second time staying here and it’s been great.
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Hotel Murano
Pictures look good online. Rooms are in desperate need of work. Carpet unclean, drapes falling apart, mold in the ceiling cracks.
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Red Roof Inn Seattle Airport - SEATAC
This is a fully functional place to spend the night. I use it all the time. The airport shuttle is very dependable.
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Hilton Seattle Airport & Conference Center
The hotel was great. The staff was very helpful and so generous! I only recommend the sheets not be so stiff.
Reviewed on 2 Apr 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 W.W. Seymour Botanical Conservatory 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.
