Downtown Olympia Travel Guide
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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 cosy cafes and lively bars while in town.
WET Science Center
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at WET Science Center in Olympia. Savour the cosy cafes and lively bars 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.
Things to do
Top hotels in Downtown Olympia
DoubleTree by Hilton Olympia Downtown Capitol District
Staff was amazing, room was okay, HVAC system is obnoxious, no way to just have a fan on, it’s either pumping heat/ac or shutting off at temp. Renovations are occurring which is fine. But the hotel is severely in need of more than a renovation of a few areas. Frye
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
TownePlace Suites Olympia
We found ants on the nightstand & it was covered when we woke up in the morning.
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Great Wolf Lodge Grand Mound
I brought my granddaughter and a friend for 3 nites, both 12 years old! ! They had a great time! I felt very safe letting g them do the wand experience without my supervision! They had a blast! I so purchased a package for $399, think , that included endless sodas in 2 special cup, endless popcorn, ...
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lacey – Olympia by IHG
Loved everything the location the view on terrace
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
FairBridge Inn & Suites Dupont
The location and staff was wonderful. Having a pool and sauna was also very nice.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Ramada by Wyndham Olympia
Updated, comfortable. Currently being remodeled, but still able to access amenities
Reviewed on 3 Mar 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 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.
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 Hands On Children's Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
