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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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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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Things to Do in the Olympia Area
South Bay Dance Company
1043 South Bay Rd NW Olympia, Washington 98506 (360) 491-9261
South Sound Dance
5739 Littlerock Rd SW, Suite 107 Tumwater, Washington 98512 (360) 918-2171
South Sound Speedway
3730 183rd Avenue SW Rochester, Washington 98579
Spidermonkey Tattoos
217 4th Ave E Olympia, Washington 98501 (360) 709-9650
Spirlock’s Farmhouse at Nelson Ranch
3624 Waldrick Rd SE Olympia, Washington 98501 (360) 352-4142
Splash Gallery of Olympia
501 Columbia St. NW, Ste. C Olympia, Washington 98501 (360) 943-5177
Spooner Berry Farm
3327 Yelm Hwy SE Olympia, Washington 98513 (360) 456-4554
Sprouffske Trees, Inc
14020 Finian Rd SE Rainier, Washington 98576 (360) 446-2213
Squaxin Park
2600 East Bay Drive NE Olympia, Washington 98501
Stack 571 Burger & Whiskey Bar
625 Black Lake Blvd SW Suite 530 Olympia, Washington 98502 (360) 810-2675
Stardust Salon
111 Capitol Way N Olympia, Washington 98501 (360) 920-2444
State Capitol
416 Sid Snyder Ave SW Olympia, Washington 98501
Steamboat Tennis & Athletic Club
3505 Steamboat Island Road NW Olympia, Washington 98502 (360) 539-7877
Stellar Door Tattooing & Other Magic
1222 S 2nd Ave, Suite A Tumwater, Washington 98512
Stewart’s Meat Market
17821 WA-507 Yelm, Washington 98597 (360) 458-2091
Stone City Farm
13941 Old HWY 99 SE Tenino, Washington 98589 (360) 464-3928
Studio One Dance
305 Creek Street NW Yelm, Washington 98597
Studio West Dance Academy & Theatre
1025 Black Lake Blvd SW, Suite 3B Olympia, Washington 98502 (360) 956-9378
Summit Farms
11815 Whitehall Lane SE Olympia, Washington 98501 (707) 540-5567
Swantown Inn
1431 11th Ave. SE Olympia, Washington 98501 (360) 753-9123
Sweet Life Boutique
2525 Capital Mall Dr SW #101 Olympia, Washington 98502 (360) 352-7999
Sweet Magnolia Coffee House
125 Tumwater Blvd #119 Tumwater, Washington 98501 (360) 915-9243
Swing Wine Bar
825 Columbia Street SW Olympia, Washington 98501 (360) 357-9464
Sylvester Park
Capitol Way S and Legion Way SE Olympia, Washington 98501 (360) 902-8880