Ruston, WA
Tacoma
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 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 theater 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 find the perfect gifts to bring home at Tacoma Mall during your trip to Tacoma. Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices in this family-friendly area.
Pacific Lutheran University
Explore the campus of Pacific Lutheran University during your stay in Tacoma. Experience the acclaimed theater scene and great live music 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.
Ruston Hotel Deals
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
"This property was a surprise. As a low-cost hotel chosen for its proximity to the airport, it out-performed at every turn. The staff was helpful. The room was spacious and quite nice and there was a prompt shuttle to the airport. I recommend this property."
Reviewed on May 19, 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 May 19, 2026
Coast Gateway Hotel
"Good stay. Clean room. Helpful staff. Easy shuttle to airport."
Reviewed on May 18, 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 May 18, 2026
Motel 6 Seattle, WA - South
"Desk staff is exceptional!"
Reviewed on May 18, 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 May 19, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Ruston
West End
While visiting West End, you might make a stop by sights like Tacoma Narrows Bridge and Cinemark Century Point Ruston.
North End
If you're spending some time in North End, 6th Ave and Job Carr Cabin Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Browns Point
Though Browns Point might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Dash Point State Park and Port of Tacoma.
Central Tacoma
While visiting Central Tacoma, you might make a stop by sights like 6th Ave and Cheney Stadium.
Fircrest
When in Fircrest, you can plan a visit to Cheney Stadium and Narrows Plaza Bowl, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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 the city at Theater District Station or Commerce Street Station.
