South Westside Travel Guide
Olympia
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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 lively bars and cosy cafes while in town.
Olympia Farmers Market
You can do some window-shopping at Olympia Farmers Market during your stay in Olympia. Visit the top-notch restaurants or cosy cafes in this family-friendly area.
Millersylvania State Park
You can take time to visit Millersylvania State Park during your travels to Tumwater. Visit the lively bars or cosy cafes 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.
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 lively bars and cosy cafes while in town.
Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Area
Bring your family to Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Area and have a fun-filled day at this theme park in Olympia. Savour the lively bars and cosy cafes while in town.
Top hotels in South Westside
Great Wolf Lodge Grand Mound
"Family friendly place"
Reviewed on 17 Jun 2026
FairBridge Inn & Suites Dupont
"The room was perfect for what I needed. I love the fact they had a 24 hour pool."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Little Creek Casino Resort
"Staff not helpful"
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Lucky Eagle Casino & Hotel
"A very unusual hotel casino resort and one I have not experienced in the past. Hotel is in seperate building to casino with walkway that doesn't fully join them. To enter casino you have to go through metal detectors, a bag search, and an ID scan. You are not allowed to take drinks from casino back ..."
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Ramada by Wyndham Olympia
"The staff was friendly, the room was nice and professional. The pool was 24 hours. That was my first time staying at a hotel with a pool never closing. Most hotels have pools that close at a certain time. The location was safe."
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lacey – Olympia by IHG
"Very attentive staff which i always love. Bed was comfortable and riom was spacious and clean."
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Where to stay in South Westside
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.
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.
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.
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.
