Downtown Historic District Travel Guide
Olympia
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Popular places to visit
State Theater
You can get tickets for a performance at State Theater during your trip to Olympia. Visit the cosy cafes or top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
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.
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.
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.
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 top-notch restaurants and cosy cafes while in town.
Things to do
Top hotels in Downtown Historic District
Red Lion Inn & Suites Olympia, Governor Hotel
Most affordable and conveniently located to the historic district/downtown area shops, restaurants, and bars.
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
Great Wolf Lodge Grand Mound
Payed parking is a joke. When you’re spending thousand dollars. I had several different charges on my credit card.
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Olympia - Lacey
Really clean
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
FairBridge Inn & Suites Dupont
The staff was great! The room was super clean and ready. Buffer breakfast was terrific and the pool was open 24 hours, how exciting.
Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lacey – Olympia by IHG
Rooms clean and beds comfy. Employees nice. Breakfast was really good.
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Little Creek Casino Resort
Loved losing all our money!! Not really but I thought that it was a nice place. Closer time is too early
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Historic District
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.
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 Olympia Farmers Market.
South Capitol
If you're spending some time in South Capitol, State Capitol Museum and Capitol Lake are top sights worth seeing.
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 Hands On Children's Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
