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.
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 South Westside
FairBridge Inn & Suites Dupont
Room was clean, staff was super nice, jacuzzi tub was amazing and the bed was very comfortable
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Great Wolf Lodge Grand Mound
Fun experience for kids
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Lucky Eagle Casino & Hotel
Great Stay
Reviewed on 9 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
The hotel is currently under construction, so it’s a chore to find the front desk. The Wi-Fi didn’t work all the way down at the end. Of building
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Olympia - Lacey
Experience was good front office staff from check in was wonderful Breakfast was good accessibility was very good
Reviewed on 15 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 Priest Point Park.
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.
