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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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
Tahoma Valley Golf & Country Club
15425 Mosman Ave SW Yelm, Washington 98597 (360) 458-3332
Tahoma Vista Fiber Mill and La Vida Alpaca
15631 159th Ln. SE Yelm, Washington 98597
Tenino Antique Mall
248 West Sussex Tenino, Washington 98589 (360) 264-6780
Tenino Arts
PO 846 Tenino, Washington 98589
Tenino City Park
300 W Park Ave Tenino, Washington 98589 (360) 264-2368
Tenino Depot Museum
399 W. Park Ave. Tenino, Washington 98589 (360) 264-4321
Tenino Farmers Market
213 Sussex Ave. W Tenino, Washington 98589 (701) 552-3032
Tenino Quarry Pool
149 Hodgden St. SE Tenino, Washington 98589 (360) 264-2368
Tenino Stone Carvers
147 Olympia Street N Tenino, Washington 98589 (360) 259-5094
Tenino Time Machine
272 Sussex Avenue W Tenino, Washington 98589 (360) 264-2588
Tenino Young-At-Heart Theatre
PO Box 202 Rochester, Washington 98579
Terra Firma Cosmetics
625 Black Lake Blvd SW Suite 350 Olympia, Washington 98502 (360) 489-1498
Terrain of Essence
205 Clark Pl SE Tumwater, Washington 98501 (360) 866-9234
Test Patch Studio
4242 Capitol Blvd SE Suite 137 Tumwater, Washington 98501 (360) 915-9041
Thornbury Park
5500 Thornbury Drive SE Lacey, Washington 98503
Three Birds Tattoo
419 Water Street SW Olympia, Washington 98501 (360) 489-1870
Tiki Tattoo
4008 Pacific Ave SE Lacey, Washington 98503
Timberland Regional Library
415 Tumwater Blvd. SW Tumwater, Washington 98501 (360) 943-5001
Tolmie State Park
7730 61st Ave. N.E. Olympia, Washington 98506 (360) 456-6464
Touché Beauty Bar & Boutique
1965 4th Avenue E Olympia, Washington 98506 (360) 972-2345
The Toy Box Collectables
5868 Pacific Ave SE Ste C Lacey, Washington 98503 (360) 456-8697
Treasure Chest
3700 Martin Way E Suite 103 Olympia, Washington 98506 1 800-303-2454
True Self Yoga
2727 Westmoor Ct. SW Olympia, Washington 98502 (360) 830-6556
Tumwater Craft District
4200 Capitol Blvd SE Suite 104 Tumwater, Washington 98501