Guidebook for Olympia
Sightseeing
Great one mile walking trail through rainforest like terrain.
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Watershed Park
2500 Henderson Blvd SEGreat one mile walking trail through rainforest like terrain.
Wonderful place to stroll and birdwatch!
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Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center
100 Brown Farm Road NortheastWonderful place to stroll and birdwatch!
Taking a walk around Capitol Lake is a must! Try it in the evening hours when the sun is going down and people are out and about!
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Capitol Lake
Taking a walk around Capitol Lake is a must! Try it in the evening hours when the sun is going down and people are out and about!
In the month of October-November you will see salmon swimming upstream to spawn and die. Very educational, but smelly. It's actually off of Old Olympia Hwy.
Kennedy Creek Natural Area Preserve
In the month of October-November you will see salmon swimming upstream to spawn and die. Very educational, but smelly. It's actually off of Old Olympia Hwy.
If you are a long-distance runner/biker this is the trail for you. I'm told it goes for some eighty miles connecting several local communities. A bit tricky to find, so ask for directions.
Chehalis Western Trail
If you are a long-distance runner/biker this is the trail for you. I'm told it goes for some eighty miles connecting several local communities. A bit tricky to find, so ask for directions.
Food Scene
Batdorf & Bronson Coffeehouse
516 Capitol Way SouthBest mochas in town!
Breakfast AND a kayak around the Budd Inlet! See some harbor seals and running salmon!
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Tugboat Annie's
2100 West Bay Drive NorthwestBreakfast AND a kayak around the Budd Inlet! See some harbor seals and running salmon!
Best dinner view! There's Anthony's main restaurant but this grill has the best view at sunset of the inlet and the Olympic mountains that can't be beat! Great food too!
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Anthony's Hearthfire Grill Olympia
1675 Marine Drive NortheastBest dinner view! There's Anthony's main restaurant but this grill has the best view at sunset of the inlet and the Olympic mountains that can't be beat! Great food too!
Best breakfast in town! European-inspired meals. Everything is good!
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The Bread Peddler
222 Capitol Way NorthBest breakfast in town! European-inspired meals. Everything is good!
5th on 4th Sandwiches and More
926 4th Avenue EastBest lunch sandwiches in town! I've always been satisfied!
Five Guys
1200 Cooper Point Rd SWA chain but a damn good one! I love me a Five Guy burger!
Best Indian food in all of the South Sound. The lunch menu is tasty and inexpensive.
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Curry Corner
9408 Martin Way SoutheastBest Indian food in all of the South Sound. The lunch menu is tasty and inexpensive.
Olympia Coffee Roasting
2824 Capitol Boulevard SouthGreat coffee. Period.
Best thin crust specialty pizza around! For those pizza connoisseurs!
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Vic's Pizzeria Wildwood
2822 Capitol Boulevard SouthBest thin crust specialty pizza around! For those pizza connoisseurs!
Best sustainable cafe around! For earthy types. Right next to Capitol Lake.
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New Traditions Fair Trade
300 5th Avenue SouthwestBest sustainable cafe around! For earthy types. Right next to Capitol Lake.
Best Mexican Food in all the South Sound! Seriously. Large portions. Inexpensive.
Ramirez Mexican Store
5105 Capitol Blvd SEBest Mexican Food in all the South Sound! Seriously. Large portions. Inexpensive.
Entertainment & Activities
Best educational place to let the kids run wild. A bit pricey though. There is a free faux-stream for the kids to play in during the summer.
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Hands On Children's Museum
414 Jefferson Street NortheastBest educational place to let the kids run wild. A bit pricey though. There is a free faux-stream for the kids to play in during the summer.
Grandpa's Soda Fountain Ice Cream Shop
208 4th Ave WBest ice cream joint, hand's down!
Kid entertainment. My kid's will play laser tag here ALL DAY LONG! It's next to Regal movie theatre in case you want to just drop them off.
Charlie's Safari
5400 Martin Way EKid entertainment. My kid's will play laser tag here ALL DAY LONG! It's next to Regal movie theatre in case you want to just drop them off.
The RAC has a great playground for kids, at least that's what my kids say. A bit out of the way, but if I'm in the area, I'll let stop in to let them play.
Regional Athletic Complex
The RAC has a great playground for kids, at least that's what my kids say. A bit out of the way, but if I'm in the area, I'll let stop in to let them play.
Drinks & Nightlife
3 Mags is the newest joint in town and always shows the latest sports event on their big screen tv, especially soccer! Great beer.
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Three Magnets Brewing Co.
600 Franklin Street Southeast3 Mags is the newest joint in town and always shows the latest sports event on their big screen tv, especially soccer! Great beer.
Best beer in town! Love the organic IPA! Good food too. The everyman locale!
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Fish Tale Brewpub
515 Jefferson Street SoutheastBest beer in town! Love the organic IPA! Good food too. The everyman locale!
Revolving taps of Northwest beer! No food though. Boo. But it looks out onto Percival Park with a great playground, in case you want to feel like a deadbeat dad/mom and "watch" your kids from afar!
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Oly Taproom
312 Columbia Street NorthwestRevolving taps of Northwest beer! No food though. Boo. But it looks out onto Percival Park with a great playground, in case you want to feel like a deadbeat dad/mom and "watch" your kids from afar!
To locals, it's referred to as the BroHo! So be cool and saddle up to this eclectic charmer! It's kinda the quintessential Oly spot. O-lee, not Ollie.
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The Brotherhood Lounge
119 Capitol Way NorthTo locals, it's referred to as the BroHo! So be cool and saddle up to this eclectic charmer! It's kinda the quintessential Oly spot. O-lee, not Ollie.
Eastside Club Tavern
410 4th Avenue EastGreat place to shoot pool.
Arts & Culture
For those hard to find independent films set in the historic Capitol Theatre! Support independent cinema!
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Capitol Theater
206 5th Avenue SoutheastFor those hard to find independent films set in the historic Capitol Theatre! Support independent cinema!
If you want to see the latest Hollywood blockbuster this is the one. I only list them because if you sign up for their Regal Card on Tuesday's it's only $5 to see a movie all day! $2 popcorn too!
Regal Martin Village ScreenX & IMAX
5400 Martin Way EastIf you want to see the latest Hollywood blockbuster this is the one. I only list them because if you sign up for their Regal Card on Tuesday's it's only $5 to see a movie all day! $2 popcorn too!
Orca Books
509 4th Ave EBest local bookstore!
The Squaxin Island museum is a nice little jaunt from Oly toward Shelton. Get off when you see the Little Creek Casino on the left. But turn right and follow the road until you see the sign.
Squaxin Island Tribal Center
140 SE Klah Che Min DrThe Squaxin Island museum is a nice little jaunt from Oly toward Shelton. Get off when you see the Little Creek Casino on the left. But turn right and follow the road until you see the sign.
Little Creek Casino Resort
91 West State Route 108I like the spa here. Not much of a gambler.
Nisqually Red Wind Casino
12819 Yelm Highway SoutheastJust listing this so you know it exists somewhat nearby.
Small casino but expanding. They just added a hotel, but don't stay there, cause airBnB is way cooler, and cheaper! If you see John, the GM, tell him Jeff Barehand of Sky Bear Media sent you. ;)
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Lucky Eagle Casino & Hotel
12888 188th Ave SWSmall casino but expanding. They just added a hotel, but don't stay there, cause airBnB is way cooler, and cheaper! If you see John, the GM, tell him Jeff Barehand of Sky Bear Media sent you. ;)
Everything Else
US Post Office
520 Cleveland Ave SEIt's close by!
Shopping
I don't know about you but our family exists on Costco! From a gallon of ketchup to free samples to $1.50 hotdog combos, it's a great place!
Costco Wholesale
I don't know about you but our family exists on Costco! From a gallon of ketchup to free samples to $1.50 hotdog combos, it's a great place!
Caffé Vita Coffee
124 4th Avenue EastGood place to do some work and sip coffee and really see Oly's underbelly.