South Capitol 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 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.
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.
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 South Capitol
Great Wolf Lodge Grand Mound
This is perfect for families with small children ages 3-13. Took my 15 year old and adult children for Easter weekend. My teenager frequented the arcade while my adult children hung out at the bar. Not happy with the water park area. Seemed too cramped and stuffy where the cabanas were located. The ...
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lacey – Olympia by IHG
Staff was wonderful, I think I inadvertently insulted one of the staff in the elevator, I am hard of hearing and misunderstood him, but he was still polite (my husband told me later). Please pass on my apologies to that very nice veteran. Our stay was great with a yummy breakfast!
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
FairBridge Inn & Suites Dupont
24 hour pool and hot tub, nicely heated to relaxing temperature. We really appreciate this amenity!
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Olympia - Lacey
Breakfast had 3 hot items - eggs, meat and oatmeal. Didn't use the hot tub.
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Little Creek Casino Resort
Clean and spacious room. Friendly staff. We like that this is a family friendly resort as it is the nicest place to stay in our area for a relaxing stay-cation, making use of the indoor pool and hot tub.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Ramada by Wyndham Olympia
Due to the renovation the hotel was in disarray, the TV streaming did not work and the channels available were not great
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South Capitol
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
