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 lively bars and cosy cafes 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.
Millersylvania State Park
You can take time to visit Millersylvania State Park during your travels to Tumwater. Visit the cosy cafes or top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
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.
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.
Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Area
Bring your family to Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Area and have a fun-filled day at this theme park in Olympia. Savour the top-notch restaurants and cosy cafes while in town.
Our pick of the best South Westside Hotel Deals
Remodeled 3 bedroom/ 2 story with AC
The place was wonderful after a long day site seeing. The house is near many places to drive to. Need to watch out for those roundabouts on 4th street.
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
5-min walk to Downtown Olympia and Capital Lake, 4br, sleeps 13
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
Lucky Eagle Casino & Hotel
Wayyyyy too hot. Not sure why you would have the heat cranked! Just made us sleepy instead of wanting to gamble
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Great Wolf Lodge Grand Mound
Na
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
FairBridge Inn & Suites Dupont
Room smell horrible, beds were old and uncomfortable.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lacey – Olympia by IHG
This Holiday Inn express was clean and friendly, very handy to the highway and a great place to stay. Thank you.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 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 Olympia Farmers Market.
