Olympia, Thurston County, WA

Places to go in Olympia

75 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.

1889 Prime Steakhouse

Food & Drink

1889 Prime Steakhouse

406 5th Ave SW, Olympia, WA 98501, USA

Airport Golf & Batting Center

Sports & Recreation

Airport Golf & Batting Center

8080 Center St SW, Tumwater, WA 98501, USA

Anthony's Hearthfire Grill | Olympia

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

Anthony's Homeport Olympia

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

Bigelow Park

Outdoors

Bigelow Park

Tranquil neighborhood park with a playground, picnic tables, basketball court & tall shade trees.

1220 Bigelow Ave NE, Olympia, WA 98506, USA

Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge

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

Blossom Spa Retreat

Wellness

Blossom Spa Retreat

1235 4th Ave E Ste 101, Olympia, WA 98506, USA

Brewery Park at Tumwater Falls

Outdoors

Brewery Park at Tumwater Falls

Riverside nature park on 15 acres with trails, cascades, lawns & a children's play area.

110 Deschutes Way SW, Tumwater, WA 98501, USA

Browsers Bookshop

Shopping

Browsers Bookshop

107 Capitol Way N, Olympia, WA 98501, USA

Budd Bay Cafe

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

Burfoot Park

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

Buzz's Bar & Grill

Nightlife

Buzz's Bar & Grill

5018 Mud Bay Rd NW, Olympia, WA 98502, USA

Capitol Theater

Arts & Culture

Capitol Theater

Striking 1924 movie theater now hosting international & independent films & live music.

206 5th Ave SE, Olympia, WA 98501, USA

Captain Little

Shopping

Captain Little

121 5th Ave SE, Olympia, WA 98501, USA

Cascadia Grill

Food & Drink

Cascadia Grill

Pacific Northwest brasserie featuring salads, burgers & local brews in a casual atmosphere.

200 4th Ave W, Olympia, WA 98501, USA

Chelsea Farms Oyster Bar

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

COVE

Food & Drink

COVE

311 Capitol Way N, Olympia, WA 98501, USA

Cryptatropa Bar

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

Cynara Restaurant & Lounge

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

Derma Medical Spa

Wellness

Derma Medical Spa

3025 Limited Ln NW #100, Olympia, WA 98502, USA

Ebony and Ivory Coffee

Food & Drink

Ebony and Ivory Coffee

676 Woodland Square Loop SE a105, Lacey, WA 98503, USA

Ember Goods

Food & Drink

Ember Goods

422 Washington St SE, Olympia, WA 98501, USA

Four Cedars Trail @ Tolmie State Park

Outdoors

Four Cedars Trail @ Tolmie State Park

7836 61st Ave NE, Olympia, WA 98516, USA

Friendly Grove Park

Outdoors

Friendly Grove Park

2316 Friendly Grove Rd NE, Olympia, WA 98506, USA