South Westside Travel Guide
Olympia
Visit South Westside
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.
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.
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.
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 South Westside
Great Wolf Lodge Grand Mound
Nice
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lacey – Olympia by IHG
Front desk staff were great
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
Lucky Eagle Casino & Hotel
Clean room, comfortable bed, and the amenities in the room. I will definitely stay again.
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
FairBridge Inn & Suites Dupont
This is our home away from home ,good friendly people.
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Little Creek Casino Resort
Great room on top floor. Extensive trip but worth it. Bed is medium and perfectly made. Clean, newly remodeled and quiet even though construction was being conducted outside. Beautiful property even though gambling was weak. Golf course is up to pare.
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Olympia - Lacey
Yes
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South Westside
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
