Top 15 Fall Things to Do in Olympia & Beyond
Blaze Your Own Trail
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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Olympia Farmers Market
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Kayaking in Olympia: Woodard Bay Conservation Area
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.
Active Families
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
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
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
Swing Wine Bar
825 Columbia Street SW Olympia, Washington 98501 (360) 357-9464
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
Sylvester Park
Capitol Way S and Legion Way SE Olympia, Washington 98501 (360) 902-8880
Terra Firma Cosmetics
625 Black Lake Blvd SW Suite 350 Olympia, Washington 98502 (360) 489-1498
Three Birds Tattoo
419 Water Street SW Olympia, Washington 98501 (360) 489-1870
Touché Beauty Bar & Boutique
1965 4th Avenue E Olympia, Washington 98506 (360) 972-2345
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
Unseen Articles
116 Legion Way SE Olympia, Washington 98501 (360) 480-3306
Valentina’s Restaurant and Tequila Bar
325 4th Ave E Olympia, Washington 98501 (360) 515-0452
Van Tuinen Art
429 4th Ave W Olympia, Washington 98502 (360) 402-6517
Velvet & Shag Vintage Rugs
109 Capitol Way N Olympia, Washington 98501
Velvet & Shag Vintage Rugs
109 Capitol Way N Olympia, Washington 98501
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
416 Sid Snyder Ave SW Olympia, Washington 98507
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
416 Sid Snyder Ave SW Olympia, Washington 98507