Olympia, Thurston County, WA
Places to go in Olympia
60 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.
Food & Drink
1889 Prime Steakhouse
406 5th Ave SW, Olympia, WA 98501, USA
Food & Drink
Anthony's Hearthfire Grill | Olympia
Down-to-earth Pacific Northwest-based seafood chain serving a menu of hearty local catches.
1675 Marine Dr NE, Olympia, WA 98501, USA
Food & Drink
Anthony's Homeport Olympia
Down-to-earth Pacific Northwest-based seafood chain serving a menu of hearty local catches.
704 Columbia St NW, Olympia, WA 98501, USA
Outdoors
Bigelow Park
Tranquil neighborhood park with a playground, picnic tables, basketball court & tall shade trees.
1220 Bigelow Ave NE, Olympia, WA 98506, USA
Outdoors
Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge
762-acre protected estuary with trails, an education center, & bird- & whale-watching opportunities.
100 Brown Farm Rd NE, Olympia, WA 98516, USA
Wellness
Blossom Spa Retreat
1235 4th Ave E Ste 101, Olympia, WA 98506, USA
Shopping
Browsers Bookshop
107 Capitol Way N, Olympia, WA 98501, USA
Food & Drink
Budd Bay Cafe
Classic Northwest fish house on the waterfront with views of Budd Bay & a Sunday seafood brunch.
525 Columbia St NW, Olympia, WA 98501, USA
Outdoors
Burfoot Park
Beachfront park on 50 acres offering a playground & picnic shelters, plus city & mountain vistas.
6927 Boston Harbor Rd NE, Olympia, WA 98506, USA
Nightlife
Buzz's Bar & Grill
5018 Mud Bay Rd NW, Olympia, WA 98502, USA
Arts & Culture
Capitol Theater
Striking 1924 movie theater now hosting international & independent films & live music.
206 5th Ave SE, Olympia, WA 98501, USA
Shopping
Captain Little
121 5th Ave SE, Olympia, WA 98501, USA
Food & Drink
Cascadia Grill
Pacific Northwest brasserie featuring salads, burgers & local brews in a casual atmosphere.
200 4th Ave W, Olympia, WA 98501, USA
Food & Drink
Chelsea Farms Oyster Bar
Relaxed, airy eatery & bar serving seafood, brunch & cocktails in a stylish, contemporary space.
222 Capitol Way N, Olympia, WA 98501, USA
Food & Drink
COVE
311 Capitol Way N, Olympia, WA 98501, USA
Nightlife
Cryptatropa Bar
Dark & gothic venue for a line-up of live rock music in a space decorated in dark tones.
421 4th Ave E, Olympia, WA 98501, USA
Food & Drink
Cynara Restaurant & Lounge
Low-key space offering locally sourced, health conscious, handmade dishes, plus a take-out option.
500 Columbia St NW, Olympia, WA 98501, USA
Wellness
Derma Medical Spa
3025 Limited Ln NW #100, Olympia, WA 98502, USA
Food & Drink
Ember Goods
422 Washington St SE, Olympia, WA 98501, USA
Outdoors
Four Cedars Trail @ Tolmie State Park
7836 61st Ave NE, Olympia, WA 98516, USA
Outdoors
Friendly Grove Park
2316 Friendly Grove Rd NE, Olympia, WA 98506, USA
Food & Drink
Gardner's Restaurant
Elegant American restaurant with a warm & cozy interior serving locally sourced fish & more.
111 Thurston Ave NW, Olympia, WA 98501, USA
Food & Drink
Hash | Neighborhood Breakfast Joint
Generous portions of American breakfast favorites, plus mimosas, whipped up in a warm, funky space.
1807 Harrison Ave NW, Olympia, WA 98502, USA
Outdoors
Heritage Park
The start/finish line for the 1984 US trials for the first Women’s Olympic Marathon started here.
5th Ave SW &, 701 Water St SW, Olympia, WA 98501, USA