Downtown Olympia Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown Olympia
Popular places to visit
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 top-notch restaurants or cosy cafes in this family-friendly area.
Percival Landing
Percival Landing 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.
State Theater
You can get tickets for a performance at State Theater during your trip to Olympia. Visit the top-notch restaurants or cosy cafes in this family-friendly area.
East Bay Public Plaza
You can find out about the history of Olympia with a visit to East Bay Public Plaza. Savour the lively bars and cosy cafes while in town.
WET Science Center
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at WET Science Center in Olympia. Savour the cosy cafes and lively bars while in town.
Our pick of the best Downtown Olympia Hotel Deals
DoubleTree by Hilton Olympia Downtown Capitol District
Nice place
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
TownePlace Suites Olympia
This was just what we needed for a night away. Walking distance from good restaurants!
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Great Wolf Lodge Grand Mound
This is perfect for families with small children ages 3-13. Took my 15 year old and adult children for Easter weekend. My teenager frequented the arcade while my adult children hung out at the bar. Not happy with the water park area. Seemed too cramped and stuffy where the cabanas were located. The ...
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lacey – Olympia by IHG
Staff was wonderful, I think I inadvertently insulted one of the staff in the elevator, I am hard of hearing and misunderstood him, but he was still polite (my husband told me later). Please pass on my apologies to that very nice veteran. Our stay was great with a yummy breakfast!
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
FairBridge Inn & Suites Dupont
24 hour pool and hot tub, nicely heated to relaxing temperature. We really appreciate this amenity!
Reviewed on 12 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
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Olympia
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.
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.
South Capitol
If you're spending some time in South Capitol, State Capitol Museum and Capitol Lake 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 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.
