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 cosy cafes and lively bars while in town.
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 cosy cafes or lively bars 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.
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.
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
"Excellent staff/innkeepers and a delicious breakfast."
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
FairBridge Inn & Suites Dupont
"I wouldn't have stayed there if I had been informed that the swimming pool was closed for maintenance."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Great Wolf Lodge Grand Mound
"Great experience. Love the set up with the wrist bands and parking and room keys… they have a lot of food options.. it’s cool you can drink and swim. Get buzzed up and hit the water slides or the wave pool!! However- I think the rooms could be more better then just an ordinary room for how much they ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Little Creek Casino Resort
"The room was very clean, new-ish seeming, and the whole property was very nice. Staff was great also. Very pretty area."
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Ramada by Wyndham Olympia
"Room and everything was fine but half of the hotel was under construction when we got there and the front counter didn't let us know that they had zero hot water and wouldn't be getting it looked at for the next week or so"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Olympia - Lacey
"Was impressed with Brie, and also like rhe weekend staff. There was a girl with dark hair who I believe worked with Brie didn’t smile or ever acknowledge us (she even parked next to us in handicap spot never saw a placard. We had issues all 3 night with child screaming and running up and down hall ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 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, 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.
