Olympia Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Olympia
Where to stay in Olympia
Downtown Olympia
If you're spending some time in Downtown Olympia, Hands On Children's Museum and Olympia Farmers Market are top sights worth seeing.
Eastside
While Eastside may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Hands On Children's Museum and East Bay Public Plaza.
South Westside
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in South Westside and surrounding area, you can visit Washington State Capitol and Governor's Mansion.
Northwest Olympia
Northwest Olympia might not have many top sights, but Olympia Farmers Market and Hands On Children's Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
South Capitol
If you're spending some time in South Capitol, State Capitol Museum and Capitol Lake are top sights worth seeing.
Downtown Historic District
When in Downtown Historic District, you can plan a visit to Hands On Children's Museum and Olympia Farmers Market, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Ramada by Wyndham Olympia
It was not listed anywhere that the hotel was under major renovations. Not through the booking agent, not the website and nothing on google searches about it. I was double charged for my incidentals and the staff didn't seem to care about that. They weren’t able to provide me with an itemized receipt ...
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Olympia - Lacey
The staff member at check in was friendly and got us checked in quickly. The hotel is clean and very quie and is in a great location. Its a little bit of an older property with signs of normal wear and tear but the room itself was clean. Breakfast was fine, typical breakfast foods were offered. Overall, ...
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Comfort Inn Lacey - Olympia
Terrible room smell.
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Waterfront Gem on Lake Saint Clair w/ Private Deck
Truly beautiful and comfortable.
Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025
Popular places to visit
Washington State Capitol
Washington State Capitol is just one of the places to see in Olympia, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Savour the cosy cafes and lively bars while in town.
Hands On Children's Museum
You can take time to visit Hands On Children's Museum during your travels to Olympia. Savour the cosy cafes and lively bars while in town.
Olympia Farmers Market
You can do some window-shopping at Olympia Farmers Market during your stay in Olympia. Visit the cosy cafes or top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Millersylvania State Park
You can take time to visit Millersylvania State Park during your travels to Tumwater. Visit the lively bars or cosy cafes in this family-friendly area.
Brewery Park at Tumwater Falls
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Brewery Park at Tumwater Falls during your travels in Tumwater. Savour the top-notch restaurants and lively bars while in town.
Summit Lake
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Summit Lake during your travels in Olympia. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
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- Washington State Capitol
- Nisqually Red Wind Casino
- Millersylvania State Park
- Brewery Park at Tumwater Falls
- Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Area
- Percival Landing
- Priest Point Park
- Straddleline ORV Park
- Governor's Mansion
- Watershed Park
- McLane Creek Nature Trail
- Mima Mounds Natural Area Preserve
- Woodard Bay Natural Resources Conservation Area
- Shankz Black Light Mini Golf
- State Theater
- Stottle Winery Tasting Room
