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.
Millersylvania State Park
You can take time to visit Millersylvania State Park during your travels to Tumwater. Visit the lively bars or cosy cafes 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 top-notch restaurants and lively bars while in town.
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
Super easy to work with owner. Quiet property. Clean. Well organized. Not a burdensome check out process. All good.
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
5-min walk to Downtown Olympia and Capital Lake, 4br, sleeps 10
Host was great and accessible. Amenities perfect for us. We wanted for nothing. The house was historic and glamorous and comfortable. Would stay again!!!
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
Great Wolf Lodge Grand Mound
Very nice!
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lacey – Olympia by IHG
Room clean and spacious. Staff, especially breakfast hostess, were very attentive.
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Lucky Eagle Casino & Hotel
Chehalis Suite was very nice. Staff were friendly and helpful. Room was pristine clean. We were loving the sky bridge to the casino! No rain or wind to deal with. We will be back!
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
FairBridge Inn & Suites Dupont
clean room
Reviewed on 26 Feb 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 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 East Bay Public Plaza.
