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.
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
Wellness
Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa
1380 Galaxy Dr NE, Lacey, WA 98516, 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
Food & Drink
Iron Rabbit Restaurant & Bar
Rustic, kid-friendly place offering creative New American dishes, specialty cocktails & craft brews.
2103 Harrison Ave NW, Olympia, WA 98502, USA
Outdoors
Kenneydell Park
6745 Fairview Rd SW, Olympia, WA 98512, USA
Outdoors
Lake Sylvia State Park
Former logging site is now a lakeside park to camp, fish & hike in wooded surrounds, open all year.
1812 Lake Sylvia Rd N, Montesano, WA 98563, USA
Family
Laser Fun Zone
1225 Ruddell Rd SE, Lacey, WA 98503, USA
Outdoors
LBA Park
Venue with baseball fields, basketball & tennis courts, a playground & picnic areas.
3333 Morse-Merryman Rd SE, Olympia, WA 98501, USA
Food & Drink
Le Voyeur
Chill watering hole for global vegan comfort foods & ample beers for takeout.
404 4th Ave E, Olympia, WA 98501, USA
Family
Legends Arcade & Minigolf
109 State Ave NE, Olympia, WA 98501, USA
Outdoors
Lions Park
Family-friendly green space with a playground, picnic areas & lion figurines that kids can hunt.
800 Wilson St SE, Olympia, WA 98501, USA
Nightlife
Little Creek Casino Resort
Sprawling casino resort with relaxed lodging, dining & entertainment, plus a spa & golf course.
91 WA-108, Shelton, WA 98584, USA
Outdoors
Marathon Park
Park with lakefront trails & the site of the U.S. trials for the first women’s Olympic marathon.
1011 Deschutes Pkwy SW, Olympia, WA 98501, USA
Nightlife
Mc Coy's Tavern
418 4th Ave E, Olympia, WA 98501, USA
Food & Drink
Mercato Ristorante
From-scratch Italian fare in upscale-casual digs with a full bar, outdoor seating & weekend brunch.
111 Market St NE, Olympia, WA 98501, USA
Outdoors
Monarch Sculpture Park and Art Center
8431 Waldrick Rd SE, Tenino, WA 98589, USA
Nightlife
Nicole's Bar
Easygoing stop offering traditional pub grub, cocktails, wine & beer on tap, plus weekend breakfast.
109 Legion Way SW, Olympia, WA 98501, USA
Food & Drink
Octapas Cafe
Hip gathering place with a patio offering eclectic global fare, plus weekend brunch.
610 Water St SW, Olympia, WA 98501, USA
Wellness
Oly Float
1714 4th Ave E, Olympia, WA 98506, USA
Nightlife
Oly Taproom
Roomy, beer-centric spot featuring craft brews & ciders in convivial surrounds with outside seating.
312 Columbia St NW, Olympia, WA 98501, USA
Food & Drink
Olympia Coffee Roasting
1706 Harrison Ave NW, Olympia, WA 98502, USA
Food & Drink
Olympia Coffee Roasting
600 4th Ave E, Olympia, WA 98501, USA
Food & Drink
Olympia Coffee Roasting
2824 Capitol Blvd SE, Olympia, WA 98501, USA