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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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
"One of the nicest staff and best locations of any hotel I’ve been to!"
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
FairBridge Inn & Suites Dupont
"Great"
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Great Wolf Lodge Grand Mound
"Todo estuvo bien"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Little Creek Casino Resort
"The remodeled rooms in tower 2 were lovely. We weren't crazy about almost all the slots having a higher denomination."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Ramada by Wyndham Olympia
"This hotel is undergoing extensice renovations. The staff never told us there would be NO hot water for the weekend and offered no solution. Hotels.com did not say anything about this either when I made the booking"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
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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, Capitol Lake and State Capitol Museum 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 Capitol Lake.
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.
