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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Summertime in the Olympia Region
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Top Swim Spots In the Olympia Region
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Olympia Farmers Market
The Olympia Farmers Market is one of the only vendor-owned and operated farmers markets in The State of Washington. Visit…
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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
Evolution Ink
5622 Pacific Ave SE, Suite 4 Lacey, Washington 98503 (360) 491-0963
Exile Tattoo
525 Washington Street SE Olympia, Washington 98501 (360) 943-0696
Exit Puzzles Olympia Escape Room
109 5th Ave SW Olympia, Washington 98501 (360) 930-9686
The Faithful Massage Therapist
677 Woodland Square Loop SE, Ste - C 4 WA, Washington 98503 (360) 219-8885
Fifth Avenue Flea Market
502 Adams St SE Olympia, Washington 98502
Firefly Yoga (Lacey)
4450 Pacific Ave SE Lacey, Washington 98503 (360) 480-7917
Firefly Yoga (Tumwater)
212 Tumwater Blvd SW Tumwater, Washington 98512 (360) 480-7917
Fleshworks Tattoo Studio
406 Legion Way SE Olympia, Washington 98501 (360) 357-9969
Flying Cow Creamery
11717 Independence Road Rochester, Washington 98579 (360) 273-1045
Fort Henness Monument
183rd and Apricot Road Grand Mound, Washington
Frye Cove Park
4000 61st Ave NW Olympia, Washington 98502
Fun Junk & Licorice Boutique
4524 Harrison Avenue NW Olympia, Washington 98502 (360) 259-1796
g.miller olympia
501 South Capitol Way Olympia, Washington 98501 (360) 786-6634
Gabi’s Olympic Cards & Comics
4230 Pacific Ave SE Lacey, Washington 98053 (360) 459-7721
Gallery Boom
3959 Martin Way E, Ste. A Olympia, Washington 98506 (360) 259-3412
Garden-Raised Bounty (GruB)
2016 Elliott Avenue NW Olympia, Washington 98502 (360) 753-5522
Gate City Schoolhouse
16925 Moon Road SW Rochester, Washington 98579 (360) 273-0707
Ghost Dog Tattoo
806 Yelm Ave Yelm, Washington 98597 (360) 960-1008
Glorious Greenhouse Plant Shop and Vintage Interiors
112 E Yelm Ave Yelm, Washington 98597 (253) 888-9516
Golf Club at Hawks Prairie
8383 Vicwood Lane NE Lacey, Washington 98516 (360) 455-8383
Gordon’s Garden Center
308 E Yelm Ave Yelm, Washington 98597 (360) 458-2481
Grand Vin Wine Merchants
2950 32nd Ave SW Suite A Tumwater, Washington 98512 (360) 350-4896
Gravity Yoga
623 5th Avenue SE Olympia, Washington 98502