Eastside Travel Guide
Olympia
Popular places to visit
Washington State Capitol
Washington State Capitol 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.
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.
Millersylvania State Park
You can take time to visit Millersylvania State Park during your travels to Tumwater. Visit the cosy cafes or lively bars in this family-friendly area.
Brewery Park at Tumwater Falls
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Brewery Park at Tumwater Falls during your travels in Tumwater. Savour the cosy cafes and top-notch restaurants while in town.
Summit Lake
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Summit Lake during your travels in Olympia. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
Top hotels in Eastside
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lacey – Olympia by IHG
Nice staff. The room was clean and the pool was fun.
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Great Wolf Lodge Grand Mound
Great facility
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Olympia - Lacey
Nice location. When we walked into our room it smelled so clean and fresh. The breakfast is nice. I really enjoy La Quinta and I always look for them first whenever I travel.
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
Little Creek Casino Resort
Updated and clean hotel and casino area.
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
FairBridge Inn & Suites Dupont
Rooms were clean and had a great layout, staff was friendly and the hotel was quiet.
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
Ramada by Wyndham Olympia
Great service.
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Eastside
Downtown Olympia
If you're spending some time in Downtown Olympia, Hands On Children's Museum and Olympia Farmers Market are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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 Governor's Mansion.
Northwest Olympia
Northwest Olympia might not have many top sights, but Olympia Farmers Market and Shankz Black Light Mini Golf are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
