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Olympia (Washington) Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

city in and county seat of Thurston County, Washington, United States, and Washington federated state capital city

About Olympia (Washington)

It has a population of almost 56,000 (2020) and is also home to the Evergreen State College, one of six public four-year schools in Washington.

Top Attractions in Olympia (Washington)

Explore the best things to see and do in Olympia (Washington):

  • Bigelow House Museum
  • Budd Bay Charters
  • Chehalis Western Trail
  • Hands On Children's Museum
  • South Sound Wine Trail
  • The Evergreen State College
  • Washington Center For The Performing Arts
  • Washington State Capitol Building

Where to Eat in Olympia (Washington)

Must-try local food and restaurants:

  • 🍴Anthony's Homeport
  • 🍴Brewery City Pizza
  • 🍴Cebu Restaurant
  • 🍴Eastside Big Tom Drive Inn:
  • 🍴Lemon Grass Restaurant
  • 🍴McMenamin's Spar Cafe

Where to Stay in Olympia (Washington)

  • 🏨DoubleTree by Hilton
  • 🏨Swantown Inn Bed & Breakfast

Olympia (Washington) Travel Guide Sections

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