Downtown Olympia Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Downtown Olympia
DoubleTree by Hilton Olympia Downtown Capitol District
There was NOTHING to Dislike!! First Class Hotel.... My Room was Massive, Food was Great and they Allowed me to have a Package (Records) sent to the Hotel prior to my Arrival, Which was Really Kind of Them... Next Time in Olympia will be at the Double Tree - Hilton....
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
TownePlace Suites Olympia
Free, easy parking; no complaints to a free Breakfast
Reviewed on 5 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
Great Wolf Lodge Grand Mound
Fun experience for kids
Reviewed on 7 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
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 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.
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.
