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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
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See a bat nursery while enjoying a serene kayaking adventure in Thurston County
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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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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
Courtyard Antiques & Home Décor
705 4th Ave E Olympia, Washington 98506 (360) 352-3864
Cozy Vale Creamery
7018 Churchill Rd SE Tenino, Washington 98589 (360) 264-4663
CraftHouse Wood Fired Pizza
12888 188th Ave SW Rochester, Washington 98579
Crosby House Museum
702 Deschutes Way N Tumwater, Washington 98502 (360) 943-9884
Crossed Paws Bakery
700 Capitol Way N Olympia, Washington 98501 (360) 280-8475
Cryptatropa Bar
421 4th Ave E Olympia, Washington 98501
Dancing Goats and Singing Chickens Organic Farm
14062 Yelm Hwy SE Yelm, Washington 98597 (360) 489-2830
Dancing Needles Tattoo
9144 Burnett Road SE Yelm, Washington 98597 (360) 960-1490
Dark Letter Tattoo
4800 Capital Blvd SE, Suite D Tumwater, Washington 98501 (360) 590-8666
DC’s Treasures
106 E Yelm Ave Yelm, Washington 98597 (360) 400-4184
Debbi’s Dance Etc.
6715 Martin Way E Olympia, Washington 98516 (360) 456-6350
Delmonico’s Heritage Butcher Shop
916 4th Avenue East Olympia, Washington 98506 (360) 915-9795
Depot Park
5555 Pacific Ave SE Lacey, Washington 98503
Deschutes Falls Park
25005 Bald Hill Rd. Yelm, Washington 98597
Drees of Olympia
524 Washington St SE Olympia, Washington 98501 (360) 357-7177
Dumpster Values
302 4th Ave E Olympia, Washington 98501 (360) 705-3772
Earth Magic
403 Columbia St SW Olympia, Washington 98501 (360) 754-0357
Eastside Tavern
410 4th Ave E Olympia Olympia, Washington 98501 (360) 357-9985
Electric Rose Tattoo
115 Captiol Way N Olympia, Washington 98501 (360) 786-8282
Elite Fitness & Yoga
1700 Cooper Point Road SW Building C-2 Olympia, Washington 98502
Encore Furniture and Books
4011 14th Ave SE Lacey, Washington 98503 (360) 413-6066
Ethos Custom Jewelry
203 4th Ave W Olympia, Washington 98501 (319) 895-2026
The Evergreen State College Organic Farm
2712 Lewis Rd NW Olympia, Washington 98502 (360) 867-6160
Evergreen Valley Lavender Farm
9733 Evergreen Valley Rd. SE Olympia, Washington 98513 (360) 754-2002