Downtown Historic District Travel Guide
Olympia
Visit Downtown Historic District
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 top-notch restaurants and lively bars while in town.
Top hotels in Downtown Historic District
Great Wolf Lodge Grand Mound
Fun experience for kids
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
FairBridge Inn & Suites Dupont
Nice staff, the pool was out of order, not a high end hotel but a very decent place
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Ramada by Wyndham Olympia
So... No where was it mentioned that this property was undergoing construction. Front lobby closed. Equipment in the parking lot. "Gift Shop" closed, or nearly diminished anyway, besides a few items in a cooler next to where you currently check in. The pool itself was okay, but the floor did not ...
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Little Creek Casino Resort
Comfortable room; on-site restaurants, bars, and casino entertainment. It made for a perfect mini getaway.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Motel 6 Tumwater, WA - Olympia
Flattened pillows, no mini fridge, bed was well used and had a dip. The staff were nice. It was hard to get a parking spot near my room and there were tweakers all over.
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tumwater - Olympia
Great for our overnight with pets
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
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.
South Capitol
If you're spending some time in South Capitol, State Capitol Museum and Capitol Lake 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.
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 Priest Point Park.
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 Olympia Farmers Market.
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.
