South Capitol Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A neoclassical building with columns, flags, and a clear sky.
A grand neoclassical building with a large dome and columns.

Stay near popular South Capitol attractions

State Capitol Museum

You can spend time exploring the galleries in State Capitol Museum during your travels in Olympia. Savour the cosy cafes and lively bars while in town.
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Activities

Guided Kayak Tour To Hope Island State Park

Guided Kayak Tour To Hope Island State Park

AU$135
per adult
Guided Kayak Tour To Hope Island State Park
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Our pick of the best South Capitol Hotel Deals

Great Wolf Lodge Grand Mound

Great Wolf Lodge Grand Mound

3.5 out of 5
20500 Old Highway 99 SW Centralia WA
Fully refundable
The price is AU$324 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
AU$324
3 Sept - 4 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly resort in Centralia. Enjoy 3 restaurants, a water park and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the family ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,018 reviews)
"Cool"

Reviewed on 27 Aug 2026

Great Wolf Lodge Grand Mound
Little Creek Casino Resort

Little Creek Casino Resort

3.5 out of 5
91 W State Route 108 Shelton WA
The price is AU$246 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
AU$246
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Shelton. Enjoy a full-service spa, 5 restaurants and a golf course. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
Little Creek Casino Resort
FairBridge Inn & Suites Dupont

FairBridge Inn & Suites Dupont

3 out of 5
1609 McNeil St. Dupont WA
The price is AU$155 per night from 12 Sept to 13 Sept
AU$155
12 Sept - 13 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Dupont. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
FairBridge Inn & Suites Dupont
Ramada by Wyndham Olympia

Ramada by Wyndham Olympia

2.5 out of 5
4520 Martin Way E. Olympia WA
The price is AU$141 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
AU$141
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Olympia. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
Ramada by Wyndham Olympia
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Olympia - Lacey

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Olympia - Lacey

3 out of 5
4704 Park Center Ave Ne Olympia WA
The price is AU$128 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
AU$128
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Olympia. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,004 reviews)
"Loved it"

Reviewed on 28 Aug 2026

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Olympia - Lacey
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lacey – Olympia by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lacey – Olympia by IHG

2.5 out of 5
4460 3rd Ave SE Lacey WA
The price is AU$191 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
AU$191
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lacey. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lacey – Olympia by IHG
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Our guide on where to stay in South Capitol

Find the best South Capitol areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A large government building with a prominent dome and columns, surrounded by cherry blossom trees.
Photo by Olympia Lacey Tumwater Visitor and Convention Bureau
Open Photo by Olympia Lacey Tumwater Visitor and Convention Bureau

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.

A lake surrounded by autumn-colored trees and houses on a hillside.

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.

A lake surrounded by forested hills and a residential 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.

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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 Capitol Lake.

A theater with a neon sign, a mural, and a staircase.

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.

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