Gerard Family Guidebook
Family stops
Great Place for families, especially with younger children. You could spend hours at this location and still have a hard time getting your kids to leave:) Inside space is great for when the weather isn't great, and there is also an outside area to explore when the weather is nice.
67 locals recommend
Hands On Children's Museum
414 Jefferson St NEGreat Place for families, especially with younger children. You could spend hours at this location and still have a hard time getting your kids to leave:) Inside space is great for when the weather isn't great, and there is also an outside area to explore when the weather is nice.
Skateland
2725 12th Avenue NortheastRoller Rink
Acres of land for all sorts of activities. Paved trails for walking, running or riding your bike, basketball courts, soccer fields, baseball fields, and a fantastic play structure for kids to enjoy. On a clear day you can get a fantastic view of Mt. Rainier.
Regional Athletic Complex
8345 Steilacoom Rd SEAcres of land for all sorts of activities. Paved trails for walking, running or riding your bike, basketball courts, soccer fields, baseball fields, and a fantastic play structure for kids to enjoy. On a clear day you can get a fantastic view of Mt. Rainier.
Animals, cider and Fresh warm donuts. What more could you ask for?? In the Fall the farm hosts an Apple festival and a huge Easter egg hunt in the Spring time. You can buy food to feed the animals, especially the humorous goats.
15 locals recommend
Lattin's Country Cider Mill & Farm
9402 Rich Rd SEAnimals, cider and Fresh warm donuts. What more could you ask for?? In the Fall the farm hosts an Apple festival and a huge Easter egg hunt in the Spring time. You can buy food to feed the animals, especially the humorous goats.
Local Activities
Awesome place for individuals as well as families. You can be a beginner climber or advanced. Day passes and memberships are available. Good place to get some energy out and get some physical activity in.
Cirque Climbing
8276 28th Court NortheastAwesome place for individuals as well as families. You can be a beginner climber or advanced. Day passes and memberships are available. Good place to get some energy out and get some physical activity in.
Perfect spot to relax and explore your creative side. Select a piece of pottery, they supply all painting supplies, then go to work. Within a few days your masterpiece will be ready to pick up. They also have espresso and delicious local ice cream to enjoy while you visit. Great place for the whole family
Painted Plate
412 Washington St SEPerfect spot to relax and explore your creative side. Select a piece of pottery, they supply all painting supplies, then go to work. Within a few days your masterpiece will be ready to pick up. They also have espresso and delicious local ice cream to enjoy while you visit. Great place for the whole family
A fun place to go to grab some food and drink and be active at the same time. Pickleball, Washington's official state sport is supported at this facility. There are indoor and outdoor courts available as well as a full kitchen/dining space for refreshments. Fun for adults or a family outing. Courts range from beginer levels to advanced skills. Join a pick-up game or reserve a court for your party only.
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A fun place to go to grab some food and drink and be active at the same time. Pickleball, Washington's official state sport is supported at this facility. There are indoor and outdoor courts available as well as a full kitchen/dining space for refreshments. Fun for adults or a family outing. Courts range from beginer levels to advanced skills. Join a pick-up game or reserve a court for your party only.
Area in the heart of downtown Olympia to go for a stroll along the water's edge boardwalk . Great spot to see a variety of sail boats, yachts, sea life, and locals. Harbor days is usually set-up in the late spring/early summer, which consists of a variety of food vendors and local artisans promoting their crafty goods.
31 locals recommend
Percival Landing
217 Thurston Ave NWArea in the heart of downtown Olympia to go for a stroll along the water's edge boardwalk . Great spot to see a variety of sail boats, yachts, sea life, and locals. Harbor days is usually set-up in the late spring/early summer, which consists of a variety of food vendors and local artisans promoting their crafty goods.
Sightseeing
Great space with guided trails to see local wildlife and Nature
65 locals recommend
Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center
100 Brown Farm Rd NEGreat space with guided trails to see local wildlife and Nature
State Capitol Building holds so much historical interest in this city. Amazing architectural attributes and a wealth of political interest ooze out of each building on campus. Great grounds to explore as well as plan for a picnic on the grass.
31 locals recommend
Washington State Capitol Building
416 Sid Snyder Avenue SouthwestState Capitol Building holds so much historical interest in this city. Amazing architectural attributes and a wealth of political interest ooze out of each building on campus. Great grounds to explore as well as plan for a picnic on the grass.
One of the many areas along the sound to stroll. Close distance from the Olympia Farmers market and include Anthony's homeport restaurant on the properties perimeter. Great place to see the many boats and beautiful views of the Cascade mountain range on a good day.
31 locals recommend
Percival Landing
217 Thurston Ave NWOne of the many areas along the sound to stroll. Close distance from the Olympia Farmers market and include Anthony's homeport restaurant on the properties perimeter. Great place to see the many boats and beautiful views of the Cascade mountain range on a good day.
Perfect place to learn about all the salmon that run upstream during spawning season. massive water elements to see and trails to explore.
73 locals recommend
Tumwater Falls Park
110 Deschutes Way SWPerfect place to learn about all the salmon that run upstream during spawning season. massive water elements to see and trails to explore.
Food scene
Local venues grace the Farmer's market Thursday - Sunday. You can shop for local produce, meats, crafts, as well as eat pre-pared foods by the handful of food spots on the property. A typical day include live much on their central stage and many welcoming small business owners.
93 locals recommend
Olympia Farmers Market
Local venues grace the Farmer's market Thursday - Sunday. You can shop for local produce, meats, crafts, as well as eat pre-pared foods by the handful of food spots on the property. A typical day include live much on their central stage and many welcoming small business owners.
hands down the best steak you will have in town. If you aren't a red meat lover they also have a variety of fish and poultry on the menu to choose from. Great cocktails and an amazing happy hour to enjoy
14 locals recommend
Ricardo's Kitchen + Bar
676 Woodland Square Loop SEhands down the best steak you will have in town. If you aren't a red meat lover they also have a variety of fish and poultry on the menu to choose from. Great cocktails and an amazing happy hour to enjoy
One of the best places for Pho in town. Great interior atmosphere and a short distance from the property. If you are in the mood for a good bowl of Pho, this is the place to go. Also has great spring rolls and Bubble tea as part of their various menu items.
Fresh Pho
700 Sleater Kinney Road SoutheastOne of the best places for Pho in town. Great interior atmosphere and a short distance from the property. If you are in the mood for a good bowl of Pho, this is the place to go. Also has great spring rolls and Bubble tea as part of their various menu items.
Stottle Winery
2641 Willamette Dr NEIf you are up for wine tasting, here's your place!
If you are Whisky fan, this is your place. Great cocktails to taste and a great environment to do it in. Cheers!
Heritage Distilling Company
4200 Capitol Boulevard SouthIf you are Whisky fan, this is your place. Great cocktails to taste and a great environment to do it in. Cheers!
This is a good place to go for brunch on the weekends or dinner. Has variety of foods and small plates, as well as desserts. Located Downtown next to the Capitol Lake. You can enjoy the scenery by strolling around the lake before dinner or after.
10 locals recommend
Octapas Cafe
610 Water St SWThis is a good place to go for brunch on the weekends or dinner. Has variety of foods and small plates, as well as desserts. Located Downtown next to the Capitol Lake. You can enjoy the scenery by strolling around the lake before dinner or after.
By Far our favorite food truck for brunch/lunch. Sweet and Savory waffles made fresh and are so delicious. Outdoor seating, so be prepared to go on a clear day.
honeycuspe
4242 Pacific Ave SEBy Far our favorite food truck for brunch/lunch. Sweet and Savory waffles made fresh and are so delicious. Outdoor seating, so be prepared to go on a clear day.
A great place for Brunch - on the Westside of Olympia, but worth the drive. Unique menu combinations and intimate interior for dining. Be prepared to wait for this local favorite, but totally worth it!
17 locals recommend
Hash
1807 Harrison Ave NWA great place for Brunch - on the Westside of Olympia, but worth the drive. Unique menu combinations and intimate interior for dining. Be prepared to wait for this local favorite, but totally worth it!
Intimate lunch or dinner atmosphere with authentic Italian food. Great for a date night or when you are in the mood for a great Italian meal.
Bacco Trattoria Italiana
9323 Martin Way EastIntimate lunch or dinner atmosphere with authentic Italian food. Great for a date night or when you are in the mood for a great Italian meal.
Hands down the best Italian sub sandwich you will have. Local owned and run for the last 30 years. Perfect place to pop in and get a cold or toasted sub sandwich. Also have salads and sounds on the menu as options too.
9 locals recommend
Meconi’s Italian Subs
2527 Marvin Rd NEHands down the best Italian sub sandwich you will have. Local owned and run for the last 30 years. Perfect place to pop in and get a cold or toasted sub sandwich. Also have salads and sounds on the menu as options too.
Great environment, Great drinks, and amazing oysters and seafood meals. Local family owned and operated. All oysters and calms are harvested on the shoreline of Puget Sound.
37 locals recommend
Chelsea Farms Oyster Bar
222 Capitol Way NGreat environment, Great drinks, and amazing oysters and seafood meals. Local family owned and operated. All oysters and calms are harvested on the shoreline of Puget Sound.
A local spot to go when everyone isn't quite on the same page for food. Lace food trucks depot is a great spot to have something for everyone's palette. enjoy the outdoor seating and playground on a sunny warm spring or summer day
Lacey Depot
A local spot to go when everyone isn't quite on the same page for food. Lace food trucks depot is a great spot to have something for everyone's palette. enjoy the outdoor seating and playground on a sunny warm spring or summer day
Retail Stops
All time outdoor retails stop - one of the flagship stores. Has retail as well as other activities in store for customers to enjoy.
9 locals recommend
Cabela's
1600 Gateway Blvd NEAll time outdoor retails stop - one of the flagship stores. Has retail as well as other activities in store for customers to enjoy.
Millions of beads await you in this local retail stop. If you are looking to be crafty, and make your own jewelry, this is the place to find the perfect beads. You will be amazed at the selection of beads available here.
Shipwreck Beads
8535 Commerce Pl Dr NEMillions of beads await you in this local retail stop. If you are looking to be crafty, and make your own jewelry, this is the place to find the perfect beads. You will be amazed at the selection of beads available here.
Unique Boutique located in Downtown Olympia. If you are looking for some great locally made lotions and perfume's, this is your spot. This location also offers the most bazar retails items you will probably see on your visit. It's worth a stop in.
19 locals recommend
Archibald Sisters
406 Capitol Way SUnique Boutique located in Downtown Olympia. If you are looking for some great locally made lotions and perfume's, this is your spot. This location also offers the most bazar retails items you will probably see on your visit. It's worth a stop in.
Local Coffee Shops
Ebony and Ivory Coffee
676 Woodland Square Loop SELocal Coffee and Café spot
Dancing Goats Coffee Bar
4219 6th Ave SELocal Coffee and Café
Olympia Coffee Roasting
2601 N Proctor StLocal Coffee Shop and Café.
Ember Goods
422 Washington St SELocal Coffee shop and Café.