Downtown Olympia Travel Guide
Olympia
Visit Downtown Olympia
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 lively bars and cosy cafes 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 lively bars and cosy cafes 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.
Things to do
Top hotels in Downtown Olympia
DoubleTree by Hilton Olympia Downtown Capitol District
Staff was so friendly and helpful
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
TownePlace Suites Olympia
Nice sized room and bed was comfortable. Walking distance to our restaurant.
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
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
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 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.
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.
