Downtown Olympia Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Hands On Children's Museum
Spend the day watching your kids explore, discover and play at this award-winning, highly interactive children’s museum in Washington’s capital city.
Olympia Farmers Market
You can do some window-shopping at Olympia Farmers Market during your stay in Olympia. Visit the cosy cafes or top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Percival Landing
Percival Landing is just one of the places to see in Olympia, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Savour the cosy cafes and lively bars while in town.
East Bay Public Plaza
You can find out about the history of Olympia with a visit to East Bay Public Plaza. Savour the cosy cafes and lively bars while in town.
State Theater
You can get tickets for a performance at State Theater during your trip to Olympia. Visit the top-notch restaurants or cosy cafes in this family-friendly area.
WET Science Center
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at WET Science Center in Olympia. Savour the lively bars and cosy cafes while in town.
Top hotels in Downtown Olympia
DoubleTree by Hilton Olympia Downtown Capitol District
Staff was awesome! Breakfast ok the room not worth 200.00 dollars. I won’t recommend.
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
TownePlace Suites Olympia
Very friendly, accommodating staff, as well as a well-kept, clean, and comfortable room. Delightful breakfast and lobby area. I would like to have more fruit available for breakfast, and whole grain bread and bagels. That said, I think the selections were ample for guests on the SAD (standard American ...
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Great Wolf Lodge Grand Mound
Pros: There was something to eat for every meal inside the hotel. The restaurants did not disappoint. The staff was amazing and super friendly. Called for room service and it didn't have to wait long. The wave pool was our favorite. Kids enjoyed the arcade, dance party and mineral mining. Cons: Bathrooms ...
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lacey – Olympia by IHG
Great breakfast layout
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
FairBridge Inn & Suites Dupont
F ck Expedia!!!
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Olympia - Lacey
Breakfast was okay.
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Olympia
Downtown Historic District
When in Downtown Historic District, you can plan a visit to Hands On Children's Museum and Olympia Farmers Market, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Eastside
While Eastside may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Hands On Children's Museum and East Bay Public Plaza.
South Capitol
If you're spending some time in South Capitol, State Capitol Museum and Capitol Lake are top sights worth seeing.
East Bay Drive
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in East Bay Drive and surrounding area, you can visit Olympia Farmers Market and Hands On Children's Museum.
South Westside
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in South Westside and surrounding area, you can visit Washington State Capitol and Olympia Farmers Market.
Northwest Olympia
Northwest Olympia might not have many top sights, but Olympia Farmers Market and Hands On Children's Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
