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.
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 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 lively bars 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 top-notch restaurants and lively bars while in town.
Summit Lake
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Summit Lake during your travels in Olympia. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
Top hotels in South Westside
Great Wolf Lodge Grand Mound
The staff at check in & this was at the self check kiosk was horrible, we came across a person at the kiosk who was behind the desk and supposed to help people who had issues with checks in because they booked via a portal like Expedia. This person was so rude and indifferent kept talking to a colleague ...
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lacey – Olympia by IHG
Welcoming. I had questions about my reservation and they answered quickly and very friendly. Clean and smelled fresh.
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Lucky Eagle Casino & Hotel
Clean, spacious, comfortable rooms and the staff was fantastic!
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
FairBridge Inn & Suites Dupont
This hotel was well managed and the employees were great, especially the guy at the front desk. The hotel is aged and it shows but also is why it is very inexpensive. The pool and hot tub was nice and clean, u could tell they have a good maintenance person who cares. watch out for Police around Dupont, ...
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Ramada by Wyndham Olympia
It was not listed anywhere that the hotel was under major renovations. Not through the booking agent, not the website and nothing on google searches about it. I was double charged for my incidentals and the staff didn't seem to care about that. They weren’t able to provide me with an itemized receipt ...
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Little Creek Casino Resort
The room was clean and spacious.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 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 East Bay Public Plaza.
