Downtown Olympia Travel Guide
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Visit Downtown Olympia
Popular places to visit

Hands On Children's Museum
Spend the day watching your kids explore, discover and play at this award-winning, highly interactive children’s museum in Washington’s capital city.

Olympia Farmers Market
You can do some window-shopping at Olympia Farmers Market during your stay in Olympia. Visit the top-notch restaurants or cosy cafes in this family-friendly area.

Percival Landing
Percival Landing is just one of the places to see in Olympia, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Savour the lively bars and cosy cafes while in town.

East Bay Public Plaza
You can find out about the history of Olympia with a visit to East Bay Public Plaza. Savour the lively bars and cosy cafes while in town.

State Theater
You can get tickets for a performance at State Theater during your trip to Olympia. Visit the top-notch restaurants or cosy cafes in this family-friendly area.

WET Science Center
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at WET Science Center in Olympia. Savour the cosy cafes and lively bars while in town.
Top hotels in Downtown Olympia

DoubleTree by Hilton Olympia Downtown Capitol District
Loud construction noises below our room during the day
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026

TownePlace Suites Olympia
Room was very comfortable, location was perfect, would definitely stay here again.
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026

Great Wolf Lodge Grand Mound
OK
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lacey – Olympia by IHG
We were well recieved by the staff, all very friendly. The second floor we stayed at was okay, there was a smell of cigarettes that stunk even inside our room. We wish the pool wouldn't close at 10:00pm, we saw a little rust too. Overall not a bad place to be for one night, could use some work. Loved ...
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026

FairBridge Inn & Suites Dupont
We had an extended stay here and it was pleasant! We had our crazy toddler and service dog and they created a enjoyable stay. Magdalena was kimd and courteous and always making sure our stay was doing good!
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Olympia - Lacey
Breakfast was legit, loved their coffee.
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Olympia

Downtown Historic District
When in Downtown Historic District, you can plan a visit to Hands On Children's Museum and Olympia Farmers Market, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Eastside
While Eastside may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Hands On Children's Museum and Olympia Farmers Market.

South Capitol
If you're spending some time in South Capitol, State Capitol Museum and Capitol Lake are top sights worth seeing.

East Bay Drive
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in East Bay Drive and surrounding area, you can visit Olympia Farmers Market and Hands On Children's Museum.

South Westside
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in South Westside and surrounding area, you can visit Washington State Capitol and Olympia Farmers Market.

Northwest Olympia
Northwest Olympia might not have many top sights, but Olympia Farmers Market and Hands On Children's Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
