Downtown Olympia Travel Guide

Olympia

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A brick building with the word "HOTEL" painted on the side.

Stay near popular Downtown Olympia attractions

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Hands On Children's Museum

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Spend the day watching your kids explore, discover and play at this award-winning, highly interactive children’s museum in Washington’s capital city.
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Where to stay in Downtown Olympia

Find the best Downtown Olympia areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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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.

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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.

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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 Capitol Lake.

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South Capitol

If you're spending some time in South Capitol, Capitol Lake and State Capitol Museum are top sights worth seeing.

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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.

Downtown Olympia Travel Guide