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 lively festivals and acclaimed theatre scene.
Activities
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
Olympic National Park Small Group Day Tour w/Scenic State Ferries
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Vancouver Canada One Day Bus Tour from Seattle
Our pick of the best West End Hotel Deals
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
"Nice place"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
"We only stayed for one night before a cruise. Clean, comfortable. Free airport shuttle, and $25/pp to get to the cruise port the following morning. You just need to set it up with the front desk. Included breakfast was great, staff was helpful. We walked to Sharps Roaster and Ale House for dinner ..."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Coast Gateway Hotel
"Good stay. Clean room. Helpful staff. Easy shuttle to airport."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Red Roof Inn Seattle Airport - SEATAC
"The hotel room was fine, and one guy let us check in early by one hour since we came off from a cruise. However, when I was waiting for our room to get ready, the Indian girl in the front made a huge attitude with me about using the bathroom downstairs! She has no sense of how to be with paying ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Motel 6 Seattle, WA - South
"Desk staff is exceptional!"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Quality Inn SeaTac Airport-Seattle
"We stayed in this hotel for one night to catch a flight at the Sea-Tac airport. The complimentary breakfast was excellent."
Reviewed on 19 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 Narrows Plaza Bowl.
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 Tacoma Union Station Rotunda and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Theater District Station or Commerce Street Station.
