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 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 lively bars and cosy cafes 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.
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 lively bars 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
FairBridge Inn & Suites Dupont
Hottub not warm enough, bed mattress was too hard….but very clean environment & friendly staff! Overall, no complaints!
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
Great Wolf Lodge Grand Mound
Water was great
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lacey – Olympia by IHG
staff was great room super clean amenities great will return
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Olympia - Lacey
Good location, clean hotel and room. Staff was friendly and helpful. Decent breakfast options. Only complaint was that I was awakened several times through the night by a dog barking in an adjoining room.
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Little Creek Casino Resort
Nice decor
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
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 East Bay Public Plaza.
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.
