Guidebook for Olympia
Sightseeing
Washington State Capitol Building and Campus
416 Sid Snyder Ave SWPercival Landing
217 Thurston Ave NWParks & Nature
Priest Point Park
2600 East Bay Drive NortheastTolmie State Park
7730 61st Ave NEThomas W. Huntamer Park
618 Woodland Square Loop SEBest beach to walk on we've found so far. Also has kayak & paddleboard rentals, fresh seafood, holiday events, & Friday Night BBQs (summer only).
43 locals recommend
Boston Harbor Marina
312 73rd Ave NEBest beach to walk on we've found so far. Also has kayak & paddleboard rentals, fresh seafood, holiday events, & Friday Night BBQs (summer only).
Arts & Culture
Hands On Children's Museum
414 Jefferson St NEParamount Theatre
911 Pine St5th Avenue Theatre
1308 5th AvenueHarlequin Productions
202 4th Ave EEntertainment & Activities
Lattin's Country Cider Mill & Farm
9402 Rich Rd SE10am-3pm
Jan-Mar= Sat Only
April-Oct= Thurs-Sun
Nov-Dec= Sat & Sun
93 locals recommend
Olympia Farmers Market
10am-3pm
Jan-Mar= Sat Only
April-Oct= Thurs-Sun
Nov-Dec= Sat & Sun
Emerald Queen Casino I-5 in Tacoma
2920 E R StSalish Sea Organic Liqueurs
2641 Willamette Dr NEAward-winning distillery with unique flavors
Regal Martin Village ScreenX & IMAX
5400 Martin Way ECheap movie tickets on Tuesdays (all day).
Affordable Mopeds
896 Ocean Shores Blvd NWA worthwhile day trip.
Getting Around
FREE Dash Shuttle from Farmers Market through downtown and around Capitol Campus. https://www.intercitytransit.com/bus/routes/dash-101
Olympia Community Center
222 Columbia Street NorthwestFREE Dash Shuttle from Farmers Market through downtown and around Capitol Campus. https://www.intercitytransit.com/bus/routes/dash-101
Food Scene
Historic building, restaurant, and small-scale brewery from the McMenamins chain. https://www.mcmenamins.com/spar-cafe
28 locals recommend
McMenamins Spar Café
114 4th Ave EHistoric building, restaurant, and small-scale brewery from the McMenamins chain. https://www.mcmenamins.com/spar-cafe
Anthony's Hearthfire Grill Olympia
1675 Marine Dr NETugboat Annie's
2100 W Bay Dr NWAlso offers kayak rentals.
Drive through burger joint with ice cream. Always seems to have a long line whenever we drive by.
11 locals recommend
Eastside Big Tom
2023 4th Ave EDrive through burger joint with ice cream. Always seems to have a long line whenever we drive by.
Oly Rockfish Grill
700 4th Ave ESouth Bay Dickerson's BBQ
619 Legion Way SEThe Creperie
101-119 Olympia Ave NERicardo's Kitchen + Bar
676 Woodland Square Loop SESteakhouse
Arepa Latin Street Food
728 4th Ave EMeconi’s Italian Subs
2527 Marvin Rd NEHart's Mesa
111 Columbia St NWHistoric building
The Rock Wood Fired Pizza
5400 Martin Way EPizza is amazing, & it next door to the movie theater.
Darby's Cafe
600 Franklin St SEMediterranean Breeze
2302 Harrison Ave NWTurkish cuisine, with mesmerizing wood fire in the kitchen.
Firehouse Subs
1110 Galaxy Dr NEGrandpa's Soda Fountain Ice Cream Shop
208 4th Ave WLots of old memorabilia.
Akashic Food Trailer
600 Water St SWTacos California Westside Truck
2411 Harrison Avenue NorthwestDancing Goats Coffee Bar
4219 6th Ave SEOlympic Crest Coffee Roasters
4211 Pacific Ave SEBasilico Ristorante
507 Capitol Way S Excellent Italian, fresh hand made & hand cut pasta.
Ramblin Jack's LLC
520 4th Ave EThree Magnets Brewing Co.
600 Franklin St SEDrinks & Nightlife
Fish Tale Brewpub
515 Jefferson St SEChill taphouse. Bring your own food, or order from the food truck out front.
18 locals recommend
Northwest Beerwerks
420 Steele St SEChill taphouse. Bring your own food, or order from the food truck out front.
Top Rung Brewing Company
8343 Hogum Bay Ln NE