Guidebook for Olympia
Arts & Culture
Graduation in June, or other times of the year to visit students or attend reunions, workshops, and special events. Very close by, within biking distance. Bus service on main road near studio to TESC.
27 locals recommend
The Evergreen State College
2700 Evergreen Pkwy NWGraduation in June, or other times of the year to visit students or attend reunions, workshops, and special events. Very close by, within biking distance. Bus service on main road near studio to TESC.
See if they are any events while you'll be staying!
22 locals recommend
Washington Center for the Performing Arts
512 Washington St SESee if they are any events while you'll be staying!
This house is located in the historic Bigelow neighborhood and the Bigelows were one of the first families to settle in Olympia.
7 locals recommend
Bigelow House Museum
918 Glass Ave NEThis house is located in the historic Bigelow neighborhood and the Bigelows were one of the first families to settle in Olympia.
Food Scene
San Francisco Street Bakery
1320 San Francisco Ave NETheir pastries are to die for.
Blue Heron Bakery
4419 Harrison Ave NWIf you're looking for all natural, this is the place!
They are an employee owned cooperative and their jam is the best thing in the world. Long wait times, but it's worth it. Caters to vegans and vegetarians, but also has breakfasts with meat and dairy.
20 locals recommend
New Moon Cooperative Cafe
113 4th Ave WThey are an employee owned cooperative and their jam is the best thing in the world. Long wait times, but it's worth it. Caters to vegans and vegetarians, but also has breakfasts with meat and dairy.
It's a small and hip place located next to the infamous Dumpster Values located in the heart of downtown Olympia. Any espresso drink will wow you.
9 locals recommend
Bar Francis
110 Franklin St NEIt's a small and hip place located next to the infamous Dumpster Values located in the heart of downtown Olympia. Any espresso drink will wow you.
They often win awards for their roasts and their baristas win in espresso making competitions. Hip place downtown.
79 locals recommend
Olympia Coffee Roasting
2601 N Proctor StThey often win awards for their roasts and their baristas win in espresso making competitions. Hip place downtown.
They often win awards for their roasts and their baristas win in espresso making competitions. Hip coffee stand with outdoor seating.
79 locals recommend
Olympia Coffee Roasting
2601 N Proctor StThey often win awards for their roasts and their baristas win in espresso making competitions. Hip coffee stand with outdoor seating.
They often win awards for their roasts and their baristas win in espresso making competitions. Hip place uptown.
79 locals recommend
Olympia Coffee Roasting
2601 N Proctor StThey often win awards for their roasts and their baristas win in espresso making competitions. Hip place uptown.
Great and maritime atmosphere, family friendly section and water views. Also have kayak and paddleboard rentals.
35 locals recommend
Tugboat Annie's
2100 W Bay Dr NWGreat and maritime atmosphere, family friendly section and water views. Also have kayak and paddleboard rentals.
Drinks & Nightlife
Their beer is good and it's a happening place downtown. Also hosts a great for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner!
21 locals recommend
Three Magnets Brewing Co.
600 Franklin St SETheir beer is good and it's a happening place downtown. Also hosts a great for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner!
Skep N Skein
2106 Harrison Ave NWGreat variety of beer, cider and mead.
Tipsy Whale Mercantile
Parks & Nature
It's got it all, kayak and paddleboard rentals, a market and a public boat launch.
43 locals recommend
Boston Harbor Marina
312 73rd Ave NEIt's got it all, kayak and paddleboard rentals, a market and a public boat launch.
Walk along the beach and trails at The Evergreen State College.
27 locals recommend
The Evergreen State College
2700 Evergreen Pkwy NWWalk along the beach and trails at The Evergreen State College.
Burfoot Park
6927 Boston Harbor Rd NEBest beach in town.
Essentials
Olympia Food Co-op
921 Rogers St NWGreat co-op!
Westside Laundry
2103 Harrison Ave NWHaggen
1313 Cooper Point Rd SWBig and great grocery store.
Just up the road (turn right at the light if coming from the studio). Good if you run out of milk, beer, wine or ice cream. They've got you covered.
Texaco
3210 Cooper Point Rd NWJust up the road (turn right at the light if coming from the studio). Good if you run out of milk, beer, wine or ice cream. They've got you covered.
Shopping
They have great taste! It's got a nice variety of cookbooks, dishware, jewelry, cards and journals. Great for gifts.
33 locals recommend
Compass Rose
416 Capitol Way SThey have great taste! It's got a nice variety of cookbooks, dishware, jewelry, cards and journals. Great for gifts.
Dumpster Values
302 4th Ave EA hip vintage/retro/used clothing store downtown Olympia.
Entertainment & Activities
Get a tour of the Washington State Capitol or just go in and check it out. There are lots of memorials and special sites on the campus to check out.
31 locals recommend
Washington State Capitol Building
416 Sid Snyder Avenue SouthwestGet a tour of the Washington State Capitol or just go in and check it out. There are lots of memorials and special sites on the campus to check out.
Westside Lanes
2200 Garfield Ave NWBowling Alley!
Run by the Olympia Film Society, they show indie flicks and not anything mainstream.
26 locals recommend
Capitol Theater
206 5th Ave SERun by the Olympia Film Society, they show indie flicks and not anything mainstream.