Northwest Olympia Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Washington State Capitol
Washington State Capitol is just one of the places to see in Olympia, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Savour the cosy cafes and lively bars while in town.
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 cosy cafes or top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Millersylvania State Park
You can take time to visit Millersylvania State Park during your travels to Tumwater. Visit the lively bars or cosy cafes in this family-friendly area.
Brewery Park at Tumwater Falls
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Brewery Park at Tumwater Falls during your travels in Tumwater. Savour the top-notch restaurants and lively bars while in town.
Summit Lake
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Summit Lake during your travels in Olympia. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Top hotels in Northwest Olympia
Great Wolf Lodge Grand Mound
Overall a great place for a kids weekend.
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lacey – Olympia by IHG
Everything was wonderful!
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
FairBridge Inn & Suites Dupont
Great staff
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Ramada by Wyndham Olympia
Room was. Lights were very hard to find switch. Food was good 2nd day. 1st day no hot food
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Little Creek Casino Resort
The room was clean and spacious.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Olympia - Lacey
Room clean, bed comfortable. Hot breakfast was solid.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Northwest 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.
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 Governor's Mansion.
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.
Downtown Olympia
If you're spending some time in Downtown Olympia, Hands On Children's Museum and Olympia Farmers Market are top sights worth seeing.
South Capitol
If you're spending some time in South Capitol, State Capitol Museum and Capitol Lake are top sights worth seeing.
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 East Bay Public Plaza.
