Downtown Historic District Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
State Theater
You can get tickets for a performance at State Theater during your trip to Olympia. Visit the top-notch restaurants or cosy cafes in this family-friendly area.
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.
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 cosy cafes and top-notch restaurants while in town.
Millersylvania State Park
You can take time to visit Millersylvania State Park during your travels to Tumwater. Visit the cosy cafes or lively bars in this family-friendly area.
Activities
Our pick of the best Downtown Historic District Hotel Deals
Great Wolf Lodge Grand Mound
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Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
FairBridge Inn & Suites Dupont
Room was spotless and spacious. Would stay here again.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Little Creek Casino Resort
Nice room
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Comfort Inn Lacey - Olympia
Clean, comfortable. Noce staff
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Ramada by Wyndham Olympia
Room was great besides the heater not working! They offered to move us rooms to accommodate us but we didn’t see the point since we were leaving the following day. They did give us extra blankets so we were fine! Breakfast was great and the pool was amazing and clean and warm! Great stay! Will book ...
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tumwater - Olympia
Delicious breakfast and clean room
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Historic District
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 Olympia Farmers Market.
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.
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.
Northwest Olympia
Northwest Olympia might not have many top sights, but Olympia Farmers Market and Hands On Children's Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
