Guidebook for Olympia
Sightseeing
Open from April thru October. This is the place to go for fresh fruits, veggies, flowers and great locally made gifts.
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Olympia Farmers Market
Open from April thru October. This is the place to go for fresh fruits, veggies, flowers and great locally made gifts.
This is an awesome place to enjoy a cup of coffee or light lunch while over looking the Pudget Sound!
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Percival Landing
217 Thurston Ave NWThis is an awesome place to enjoy a cup of coffee or light lunch while over looking the Pudget Sound!
Everything Else
We love to go for hikes through this park. You can choose a path thru the forest or one right along the coast. Great for couple, family and pet friendly.
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Olympia Campground & Fuel
1441 83rd Ave SWWe love to go for hikes through this park. You can choose a path thru the forest or one right along the coast. Great for couple, family and pet friendly.
This park is right around the corner from our house. We love to walk out dogs here along the paths, play in the huge soccer fields etc. There is a great view of Mt. Rainer from this park!
Rainier Vista Community Park
5475 45th Ave SEThis park is right around the corner from our house. We love to walk out dogs here along the paths, play in the huge soccer fields etc. There is a great view of Mt. Rainer from this park!
We love this park! There is a great large open field to enjoy a sunny day picnic and a game of catch. There is a great dock for dogs and kids to jump off of and take a cool dip in the lake.
Long Lake Park
2790 Carpenter Rd SEWe love this park! There is a great large open field to enjoy a sunny day picnic and a game of catch. There is a great dock for dogs and kids to jump off of and take a cool dip in the lake.
Great local grocery store. Like a cross between costco and safeway. If you need it, 9 times out of 10 they will have it!
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Fred Meyer
555 Trosper Rd SWGreat local grocery store. Like a cross between costco and safeway. If you need it, 9 times out of 10 they will have it!
Enjoy a nice relaxing walk on the shores of the sound. Another place we love to take our pups!
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Priest Point Park
2600 East Bay Drive NortheastEnjoy a nice relaxing walk on the shores of the sound. Another place we love to take our pups!
Great gym! They offer day passes and short term passes. I love it. Never have to wait for a machine or cardio equipment.
Anytime Fitness
4200 6th Ave SEGreat gym! They offer day passes and short term passes. I love it. Never have to wait for a machine or cardio equipment.
Food Scene
One of our favorite restaurants. My husband happens to think they have the best clam chowder in Oly!
Oly Rockfish Grill
700 4th Ave EOne of our favorite restaurants. My husband happens to think they have the best clam chowder in Oly!
If you like delicious street food, you will love this corner of Oly! There are typically 3 to 4 food trucks here daily all serving up unique eats from all across the globe!
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Arepa Latin Street Food
728 4th Ave EIf you like delicious street food, you will love this corner of Oly! There are typically 3 to 4 food trucks here daily all serving up unique eats from all across the globe!
Martin Way Diner
2423 4th Ave EGreat place to grab some breakfast or lunch before heading downtown!
Now this place is great! On weekends you can enjoy a huge breakfast and a 2 hour kayak rental for $25! We recommend kayaking the sound and seeing seals, eagles, herons and all the things Oly offers!
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Tugboat Annie's
2100 W Bay Dr NWNow this place is great! On weekends you can enjoy a huge breakfast and a 2 hour kayak rental for $25! We recommend kayaking the sound and seeing seals, eagles, herons and all the things Oly offers!
Pat's Cafe
6011 Pacific Ave SEOne of our favorite little breakfast spots. Huge portions for not a huge price!
Drinks & Nightlife
This is a great local pub right down the street from our house. They have cheap drinks and good food.
Pints & Quarts - Lacey
1230 College Street SoutheastThis is a great local pub right down the street from our house. They have cheap drinks and good food.
Firecreek Ale House
5225 Yelm Hwy SELove to golf/eat/grab a cocktail? This place is for you!
Hops n Drops
4739 Avery Ln SEGreat local bar with good food and great happy hour prices!
Parks & Nature
The PNW is filled with beauty and this hike is one of the most beautiful! The Staircase Rapids loop is approx 4 miles round trip and has some gorgeous views of the Skokimish River. It's a relatively easy hike and a perfect place to visit for a quick day trip.
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Staircase Rapids
The PNW is filled with beauty and this hike is one of the most beautiful! The Staircase Rapids loop is approx 4 miles round trip and has some gorgeous views of the Skokimish River. It's a relatively easy hike and a perfect place to visit for a quick day trip.
Shopping
If you love to cook, this place is for you! They have every spice and spice blend you can imagine! The owner is super friendly and will talk to you about her different blends and offer up ideas on how to prepare different items etc. One of our favorite places to stop while walking downtown!
Beatty Memorial Park
209 5th Ave SEIf you love to cook, this place is for you! They have every spice and spice blend you can imagine! The owner is super friendly and will talk to you about her different blends and offer up ideas on how to prepare different items etc. One of our favorite places to stop while walking downtown!
Want a great handmade card for a friend or loved one? Want to buy some cool kitchen gadgets? Looking for a great birthday gift or hostess gift - this place has everything! I love their handmade items: jewelry, cards, carmels! You name it, they have! Great place to just stop by and window shop too!
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Compass Rose
416 Capitol Way SWant a great handmade card for a friend or loved one? Want to buy some cool kitchen gadgets? Looking for a great birthday gift or hostess gift - this place has everything! I love their handmade items: jewelry, cards, carmels! You name it, they have! Great place to just stop by and window shop too!
Entertainment & Activities
If you have kids or just want to act like a big kid, check this place out. It's located downtown and hosts a variety of activities each day!
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Hands On Children's Museum
414 Jefferson St NEIf you have kids or just want to act like a big kid, check this place out. It's located downtown and hosts a variety of activities each day!