South Westside Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit South Westside
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.
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 cosy cafes and top-notch restaurants while in town.
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.
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.
Activities
Our pick of the best South Westside Hotel Deals
Remodeled 3 bedroom/ 2 story with AC
We weren’t here for very good circumstances but I was so glad we had this little house to stay in. It was well equipped and fairly quiet and wasn’t super pricey. Owner’s were very kind too.
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Great Wolf Lodge Grand Mound
Room was clean.
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Lucky Eagle Casino & Hotel
People were nice room clean
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
FairBridge Inn & Suites Dupont
Great stay, hot tub and pool open 24/7, can't beat that. Free continental breakfast every morning. great front desk staff and cleaning staff. But the floor in 105 needs replaced last year, lol. Awesome Irish Pub nearby with Guinness!
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Comfort Inn Lacey - Olympia
the desk staff is very friendly remembers me every time i stay clean room breakfast has good options but it’s the same thing every day for hot items scrambled eggs, potatoes and link sausage biscuits and gravy on the weekends no complaints i stay here every time I am in town
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Little Creek Casino Resort
Nice room
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
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 Olympia Farmers Market.
