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
"The hotel is aging and not updating. Popcorn ceiling in room was visibly dirty with dust balls hanging from it."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
"Great place to stay by the airport"
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Coast Gateway Hotel
"Great location nears Seattle airport. Comfortable and clean room and helpful staff."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Red Roof Inn Seattle Airport - SEATAC
"Well, getting to your room is limited to two slow moving elevators or stairs, parking was never a problem except they charge folks who are staying there $13 a night. The lot is controlled by a gate that I could never get to work right. The room itself while to fancy was clean but could have used ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Motel 6 Seattle, WA - South
"Desk staff is exceptional!"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Quality Inn SeaTac Airport-Seattle
"This was my fourth stay here and it’s just get better every time. Staff is wonderful and very helpful. The breakfast is fairly good, and the property is clean and quiet."
Reviewed on 18 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.
