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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Olympia Farmers Market
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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
My Morbid Mind
4548 Marvin Rd SE Lacey, Washington 98513 (360) 455-3330
Mystic Journeys Sailboat Charters
1022 Marine Dr NE Olympia, Washington 98501 (206) 747-1985
Nicole’s Bar
109 Legion Way SW Olympia, Washington 98501 (360) 915-7968
Nisqually Indian Tribe
4820 She Nah Num Dr. SE Olympia, Washington 98513 (360) 456-5221
Nisqually Reach Nature Center
4949 D Milluhr Dr. NE Olympia, Washington 98516 (360) 459-0387
Nisqually Red Wind Casino
12819 Yelm Hwy. SE Olympia, Washington 98584 (360) 412-5000
Nuestra Casita Home Décor
1942 State Ave NE Olympia, Washington 98506 (360) 918-8720
O’Blarney’s Irish Pub
4411 Martin Way East Olympia, Washington 98516 (360) 459-8084
O’Malley’s Lounge
2200 Garfield Ave NW Olympia, Washington 98502 (360) 943-8807
Octapas Café
610 Water Street SW Olympia, Washington 98501 (360) 878-9333
Odds and Ends
120 4th Ave E Olympia, Washington 98501
of Water Wind & Woods
599 Sussex Ave W Tenino, Washington 98589 (808) 346-1487
Offut Lake Resort
4005 120th Ave SE Tenino, Washington 98589 (360) 264-2438
Old Hwy 99 Company Bar & Grill
12743 Old Hwy 99 SE Tenino, Washington 98589
Oly Dance
1620 Thurston Ave NE Olympia, Washington 98506 (360) 223-7425
Oly Waves
302 Columbia Street NW Olympia, Washington 98501 (360) 485-2013
Oly Yoga
1009 4th Ave E Olympia, Washington 98506 (360) 753-0772
Olympia Area Rowing
1210 Marine Drive NE Olympia, Washington 98501 (360) 209-4348
Olympia Artesian Well
415 4th Avenue E. Olympia, Washington 98501
Olympia Community Sailing
201 Simmons St NW Olympia, Washington 98506 (425) 736-8835
Olympia Dust Market
113 Legion Way SW Olympia, Washington 98501 (360) 339-2530
Olympia Family Theater
612 4th Ave E. Olympia, Washington 98501 (360) 570-1638
Olympia Farmers Market
700 Capitol Way N Olympia, Washington 98501 (360) 352-9096
Olympia Film Society
206 Fifth Avenue SE Olympia, Washington 98501 (360) 754-6670