Northwest Olympia Travel Guide
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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 cosy cafes and lively bars 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 lively bars 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 top-notch restaurants and lively bars while in town.
Summit Lake
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Summit Lake during your travels in Olympia. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
Top hotels in Northwest Olympia
Great Wolf Lodge Grand Mound
The room was nice but the water park was over crowded. We will definitely come here but only for one night.
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lacey – Olympia by IHG
The room was spotless, the breakfast was great, and the staff were so friendly and welcoming. Thanks again!
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
FairBridge Inn & Suites Dupont
The facility is what Motel 6 was 30 years ago and more. Similar quality but a bigger room, a frig and microwave, and a very decent breakfast. Will you confuse this with a Hilton? No. but quite comfortable. Worth $100+ in 2026 dollars? I wish it were not so much but fear that the $6 I used to spend ...
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Ramada by Wyndham Olympia
Room and staff where great
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Little Creek Casino Resort
Clean room Excellent amenities
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Olympia - Lacey
Yes
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Northwest 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.
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.
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.
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 East Bay Public Plaza.
