Top 15 Fall Things to Do in Olympia & Beyond
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We can’t wait to discover what part of us speaks to you – whether it’s tasting a new cuisine, embracing your inner artist, or one-upping your greatest outdoor adventure, there’s a trail here waiting just for you.
Here, handcrafted is a way of life from our farmers markets to our local coffee to our small-batch beer, wine, and spirits.
Get rejuvenated by nature on a hike or, for the more adventurous, paddle boarding in the bay. Then take in the creativity and culture that exudes through not only our shops, entertainment, and nightlife, but also the people.
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Timberland Regional Library
Read, explore, create, and learn at the Timberland Regional Library!
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See a bat nursery while enjoying a serene kayaking adventure in Thurston County
Our Communities
When you're ready to venture beyond Olympia, it’s easy to head in any direction and be instantly welcomed by the small towns and rural communities of Thurston County.
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Families of all shapes and sizes will find endless opportunities to make lasting memories here.
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Things to Do in the Olympia Area
Lighthouse Antiques & Crafts Mall
2921 Pacific Ave SE Olympia, Washington 98501 (360) 943-5194
Lily’s What to Where Boutique
202 4th Ave W Olympia, Washington 98501 (360) 943-7004
Limber Arts Pilates and & Personal Training
416 Washington St SE #203 Olympia, Washington 98504 (360) 628-1311
Linnea’s Unique Boutique
6715 Martin Way East Lacey, Washington 98516 (360) 789-1112
Lit Fuse Tattoo
710 4th Ave E Olympia, Washington 98506 (360) 705-1311
Lo and Behold Tattoo
210 Division St NW Olympia 98502 Olympia, Washington 98502 (360) 943-9999
Long Lake Park
2790 Carpenter Road Lacey, Washington 98503 (360) 491-0857
The Lord Mansion
211 21st Avenue SW Olympia, Washington 98501 (360) 918-4694
Lost Peacock Creamery
5504 Cross Creek Ln NE Olympia, Washington 98501 (360) 280-6730
Lucky Eagle Casino & Hotel
12888 188th Ave SW Rochester, Washington 98579 (360) 273-8640
Marathon Park at Capitol Lake
1011 Deschutes Pkwy SW Olympia, Washington 98501 (360) 407-2200
Masterworks Choral Ensemble
P.O. Box 1091 Olympia, Washington 98507 (360) 491-3305
McAllister Community Park
8700 block of Marvin Road SE Lacey, Washington 98503
McCoy’s Tavern
418 4th Ave E Olympia, Washington 98501
Medal of Honor Memorial
416 Sid Snyder Ave SW Olympia, Washington 98507
Meridian Campus Park North
4200 block of Campus Highlands Dr NE Lacey, Washington 98503
Meridian Neighborhood Park
8855 Campus Glen Drive NE Lacey, Washington 98503
Metro Piercing
215 4th Ave E Olympia, Washington 98501 (360) 352-5114
Millersylvania State Park
12245 Tilley Rd S Olympia, Washington 98501 (360) 753-1519
Monarch Sculpture Park
8431 Waldrick Rd SE Tenino, Washington 98589 (360) 264-2408
Moon Child PNW
507 Washington St SE Olympia, Washington 98501 (360) 522-5262
Moon Tree at Capitol Campus
103 Sid Snyder Ave SW Olympia, Washington 98501
Music De-Lite
6519 Portstewart Lane SE Olympia, Washington 98501 (360) 456-1578
My Morbid Mind
4548 Marvin Rd SE Lacey, Washington 98513 (360) 455-3330