South Westside Travel Guide
Olympia
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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.
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 South Westside
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
Lucky Eagle Casino & Hotel
Good food. Good rooms.
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Ramada by Wyndham Olympia
Despite the ongoing construction work on the hotel, the place is actually very clean and welcoming. The staff did a great job at bringing a warm, inviting atmosphere to everything from check-in, to breakfast service, room cleaning, and checking out. The room itself was spacious and clean and quiet. ...
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Olympia - Lacey
Nice location tucked back away from the main road with really easy access. Lots of restaurants around. Staff was friendly and always nice. Breakfast was what was expected with multiple choices. If we are in the area again, we would come back.
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Little Creek Casino Resort
Love your pool and hot tub. Always clean rooms and property. Staff is always friendly.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South Westside
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
