South Capitol 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 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
Fun place, whole family enjoyed themselves.
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
FairBridge Inn & Suites Dupont
Overall a decent facility that is showing its age. Breakfast was decent and the indoor pool is nice.
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lacey – Olympia by IHG
The staff was very helpful and the building was newly renovated. The location is right on the freeway but you wouldn’t know it the second you walk inside. It’s so quiet.
Reviewed on 14 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
This hotel is under construction, and the staff was Kurt and not welcoming at all.
Reviewed on 14 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.
