Eastside Travel Guide
Olympia


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 lively bars and cosy cafes 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 top-notch restaurants 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.

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.

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.

Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Area
Bring your family to Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Area and have a fun-filled day at this theme park in Olympia. Savour the top-notch restaurants and cosy cafes while in town.
Top hotels in Eastside

Swantown Inn
Look forward to our next stay!
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026

Great Wolf Lodge Grand Mound
It was a great little vacation for me and my family waterpark was the best we were playing in there all day and then when the room was ready, we went up to our room got all our stuff in there and went right back down to the waterpark. Everything was great.
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026

FairBridge Inn & Suites Dupont
My room was very clean. I didn’t try breakfast or not sure it was but the hot tub was awesome and the staff was very friendly. I will be staying there again.
Reviewed on 1 May 2026

Ramada by Wyndham Olympia
Room was clean upon arrival and even though they were having construction going on everyone was most helpful and the breakfast was good too
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Olympia - Lacey
The breakfast was a little too skimpy
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026

Little Creek Casino Resort
I love this place I stay here at least 6 times a year. Feel safe and everyone is so nice. See you next time I’m on the west side of the state.
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Eastside

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.

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.

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 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.
