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
Tumwater Farmers Market
237 Dennis St. SE Tumwater, Washington 98501 (360) 888-2919
Tumwater Historical Park
802 Deschutes Way SW Tumwater, Washington 98501 (360) 754-4160
Tumwater Visitor Center
5304 Littlerock Rd SW Tumwater, Washington 98512 (360) 995-4514
Tumwater Warehouse District
8036 River Drive SE Tumwater, Washington 98501
TUNaWERTH Creamery
16510 Melville Rd SE Tenino, Washington 98589 (360) 264-8668
Unseen Articles
116 Legion Way SE Olympia, Washington 98501 (360) 480-3306
Uptown Lounge
201 Prairie Park Lane SE Yelm, Washington 98597 (360) 400-3457
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
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
416 Sid Snyder Ave SW Olympia, Washington 98507
The Viking Lounge
6318 Martin Way E Lacey, Washington 98516
Walupt Farms
19441 Jordan St. SW Rochester, Washington 98579 (360) 870-7921
Wanschers Community Park
2606 Hicks Lake Road SE Lacey, Washington 98503
The Washington Center for the Performing Arts
512 Washington St SE Olympia, Washington 98501 (360) 753-8586
Washington State Legislative Gift Center
416 Sid Snyder Ave. SW #110 Olympia, Washington 98504 (360) 786-1889
Washington State Senior Games
PO Box 1487 Olympia, Washington 98507
Washington Street Tattoo Collective
410 Washington St SE Olympia, Washington 98501 (360) 628-8391
Watershed Park
2500 Henderson Boulevard SE Olympia, Washington 98507
Wembley Soccer Shop
3700 Pacific Ave SE, Suite B Olympia, Washington 98501 (360) 459-9660
West Bay Marina
2100 W Bay Dr NW Olympia, Washington 98502 (360) 943-2022
West Bay Park
700 West Bay Drive NW Olympia, Washington 98507
Western Meats
4101 Capitol Blvd. SE Tumwater, Washington 98501 (360) 357-6601
Westside Tavern
1815 Harrison Ave NW Olympia, Washington 98502 (360) 915-7839