Guidebook for Olympia
Food Scene
If you haven't been to McMenamins, it's a chain in OR + WA. Isaac loves their tots! They have pool tables in the back.
28 locals recommend
McMenamins Spar Café
114 4th Ave EIf you haven't been to McMenamins, it's a chain in OR + WA. Isaac loves their tots! They have pool tables in the back.
The Bread Peddler
222 Capitol Way NThis is the closest restaurant to our place with yummy pub fare! Be aware it is a small space.
20 locals recommend
State & Central
1415 State Ave NEThis is the closest restaurant to our place with yummy pub fare! Be aware it is a small space.
The 222 Market is our hip new indoor market! Florist Shop, Oyster Bar, and yummy gelato.
6 locals recommend
222 Market
222 Capitol Way NThe 222 Market is our hip new indoor market! Florist Shop, Oyster Bar, and yummy gelato.
Great coffee, sandwiches, and baked goods! We especially love it in the spring and summer as they have great outdoor seating surrounded by trees and overgrown flower bushes! Magical :)
34 locals recommend
San Francisco Street Bakery
1320 San Francisco Ave NEGreat coffee, sandwiches, and baked goods! We especially love it in the spring and summer as they have great outdoor seating surrounded by trees and overgrown flower bushes! Magical :)
Well 80 Brewhouse
514 4th Ave EBottomless popcorn.
Oly Taproom
312 Columbia St NWGreat outdoor seating, good food, and so many beer options.
We eat here a lot, no really. Best pizza in town. By the slice. Delicious.
24 locals recommend
Vic's Pizzeria Wildwood
2822 Capitol Blvd SEWe eat here a lot, no really. Best pizza in town. By the slice. Delicious.
Walkable! Simple. Great pastries. Just drip coffee. Expect a line on the weekend, but it moves fast.
26 locals recommend
Left Bank Pastry
1941 4th Ave EWalkable! Simple. Great pastries. Just drip coffee. Expect a line on the weekend, but it moves fast.
Row
Outdoor seating. Good food.
Drinks & Nightlife
Cute bungalow house turned bar with outdoor seating overlooking the Capitol Lake and Olympics on a clear day. They have food as well, even fondue! Live music on Wednesdays
38 locals recommend
Swing Wine Bar
825 Columbia St SWCute bungalow house turned bar with outdoor seating overlooking the Capitol Lake and Olympics on a clear day. They have food as well, even fondue! Live music on Wednesdays
Walkable! Nice outdoor seating to enjoy beer or wine. There are food trucks next door.
18 locals recommend
Northwest Beerwerks
420 Steele St SEWalkable! Nice outdoor seating to enjoy beer or wine. There are food trucks next door.
COVE
Good food. Good service. Love music!
Shopping
Compass Rose
416 Capitol Way SCutest gift shop in town
Olympia Farmers Market
Local produce, plants, gifts, and baked goodies!
Captain Little
121 5th Ave SECutest little toy store - for adults & kids!
Browsers Bookshop
107 Capitol Way NEssentials
Ralph's Thriftway
1908 4th Ave E You can easily walk here in about 10-15 minutes.
Albertsons
3520 Pacific Ave SEA close less expensive grocery store
Pricey, but a true taste of Olympia. They have a great salad bar!
46 locals recommend
Olympia Food Co-op
921 Rogers St NWPricey, but a true taste of Olympia. They have a great salad bar!
Parks & Nature
Priest Point Park
2600 East Bay Drive NortheastHike along the beach! It also has a great children's play area.
Great for walking along the boardwalk. Great views of the water, the mountains, and sail boats. Close to lots of food and shops. (great for Pokemon hunting too!)
31 locals recommend
Percival Landing
217 Thurston Ave NWGreat for walking along the boardwalk. Great views of the water, the mountains, and sail boats. Close to lots of food and shops. (great for Pokemon hunting too!)
Tumwater Falls Park
110 Deschutes Way SWWatershed Park
2500 Henderson Blvd SE
McLane Creek Nature Trail
McLane Creek Nature TrailWe like to grab a treat from San Francisco Bakery and then take a walk in the woods.
Mission Creek Nature Park
1700 San Francisco Ave NEWe like to grab a treat from San Francisco Bakery and then take a walk in the woods.
Heritage Park
5th Avenue SouthwestA walk around capital lake.
Entertainment & Activities
Trip Advisors #1 Thing To Do in Olympia!
If you have children this should be on the top of your list too!
No kids? They open a couple times a year to adults only, an evening of play with cocktails, the next Adult Swim is November 17.
67 locals recommend
Hands On Children's Museum
414 Jefferson St NETrip Advisors #1 Thing To Do in Olympia!
If you have children this should be on the top of your list too!
No kids? They open a couple times a year to adults only, an evening of play with cocktails, the next Adult Swim is November 17.
Sightseeing
Our State Capitol Building is worth a visit!
24 locals recommend
Washington State Capitol Building and Campus
416 Sid Snyder Ave SWOur State Capitol Building is worth a visit!
Olympia Farmers Market