Guidebook for Olympia

Laura
Guidebook for Olympia

Food Scene

Different, unique menu.
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Iron Rabbit Restaurant & Bar
2103 Harrison Ave NW
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Different, unique menu.
Fantastic breakfast and close to farmers market.
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The Bread Peddler
222 Capitol Way N
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Fantastic breakfast and close to farmers market.
Best happy hour in town and best view!
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Anthony's Hearthfire Grill Olympia
1675 Marine Dr NE
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Best happy hour in town and best view!
Artesian well to craft local beers. My favorite veggie burger and tots location. Yum.
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McMenamins Spar Café
114 4th Ave E
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Artesian well to craft local beers. My favorite veggie burger and tots location. Yum.
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Anthony's Homeport Olympia
704 Columbia St NW
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Mercato Ristorante
111 Market St NE
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Olympia Oyster House
320 4th Ave W
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Well 80 Brewhouse
514 4th Ave E
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Tugboat Annie's
2100 W Bay Dr NW
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Uptown Grill
514 Capitol Way S
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Mediterranean Breeze
2302 Harrison Ave NW
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Ricardo's Kitchen + Bar
676 Woodland Square Loop SE
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Chelsea Farms Oyster Bar
222 Capitol Way N
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Octapas Cafe
610 Water St SW
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Da Nang Restaurant
116 4th Ave E
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Lemon Grass Restaurant
212 4th Ave W
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Curry Corner
9408 Martin Way E
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Dirty Dave's Pizza Parlor
3939 Martin Way E
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Martin Way Diner
2423 4th Ave E
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Left Bank Pastry
1941 4th Ave E
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Basilico Ristorante
507 Capitol Way S
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Pizzeria La Gitana - Olympia
518 Capitol Way S
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Sushi House
2000 Black Lake Blvd SW
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Drinks & Nightlife

Fantastic view with incredible drinks.
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Swing Wine Bar
825 Columbia St SW
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Fantastic view with incredible drinks.
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Northwest Beerwerks
420 Steele St SE
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Fatso's Bar & Grill
3205 Martin Way E
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Nicole's Bar
109 Legion Way Southwest
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Charlie's Bar & Grill
620 4th Ave E
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The Brotherhood Lounge
119 Capitol Way N
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Sightseeing

They offer an amazing tour that is unique to each tour guide. Love the building and history.
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Capital Buildings & Grounds
210 11th Ave SW
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They offer an amazing tour that is unique to each tour guide. Love the building and history.
Beautiful lake for many walkers and joggers. A fountain for children to play in during warmer days.
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Capitol Lake Park
Water Street Southwest
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Beautiful lake for many walkers and joggers. A fountain for children to play in during warmer days.
Percival Landing is 3.38 acres and is one of Olympia's three waterfront parks and is located on the east side of Budd Bay on the southern most tip of Puget Sound. This popular park and tourist destination is in the heart of downtown and is a hub for gatherings, social interaction and public celebrations.
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Percival Landing
217 Thurston Ave NW
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Percival Landing is 3.38 acres and is one of Olympia's three waterfront parks and is located on the east side of Budd Bay on the southern most tip of Puget Sound. This popular park and tourist destination is in the heart of downtown and is a hub for gatherings, social interaction and public celebrations. 
It houses a a one-half mile scenic loop trail along the Deschutes River and three cascading waterfalls, with interpretive signs featuring pictures that illustrate the history of the area. Glimpse the old Olympic Brewery from the lower falls. In spring, the rhododendrons, one of many native plants in the park, add beauty to the area when they bloom, generally around early May.
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Tumwater Falls Park
110 Deschutes Way SW
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It houses a a one-half mile scenic loop trail along the Deschutes River and three cascading waterfalls, with interpretive signs featuring pictures that illustrate the history of the area. Glimpse the old Olympic Brewery from the lower falls. In spring, the rhododendrons, one of many native plants in the park, add beauty to the area when they bloom, generally around early May.

Parks & Nature

Beautiful easy walking trail with an abundant wildlife of birds.
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Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge Service Trail
Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge Service Trail
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Beautiful easy walking trail with an abundant wildlife of birds.
5 mile hike. Take a picnic and explore its many nature trails, let your kids play on the playground, or simply relax and enjoy the surroundings. Originally the site of a church and mission, the park is now an excellent place for birdwatching, hiking and wildlife-spotting. A steep trail heads down to the beach, which is a fascinating place to play at low tide.
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Priest Point Park
2600 East Bay Drive Northeast
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5 mile hike. Take a picnic and explore its many nature trails, let your kids play on the playground, or simply relax and enjoy the surroundings. Originally the site of a church and mission, the park is now an excellent place for birdwatching, hiking and wildlife-spotting. A steep trail heads down to the beach, which is a fascinating place to play at low tide.
This tiny park just north of the City of Olympia covers 50 acres and features a trail leading to 1100 feet of beachfront wandering on Budd Inlet. The trails here boast rhododendrons in the spring and Western Washington's signature lush greenery all year round. In addition to views of Puget Sound, you'll also enjoy a glimpse of the dome of the State Capitol and the majestic Olympic Mountains to the west.
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Burfoot-Park
6927 Boston Harbor Rd NE
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This tiny park just north of the City of Olympia covers 50 acres and features a trail leading to 1100 feet of beachfront wandering on Budd Inlet. The trails here boast rhododendrons in the spring and Western Washington's signature lush greenery all year round. In addition to views of Puget Sound, you'll also enjoy a glimpse of the dome of the State Capitol and the majestic Olympic Mountains to the west.
http://olympiawa.gov/city-services/parks/parks-and-trails.aspx
City of Olympia Parks, Arts & Recreation
222 Columbia Street Northwest
http://olympiawa.gov/city-services/parks/parks-and-trails.aspx
I love this park. My favorite. I first went here because I was told this place is loaded with bats at night. I would say maybe 5-10 in the evening. Lots of seals and Sea Lions on the floating docks in the water. Lots of birds, oysters, eagles. You can even Kayak there. I bike here several times in the summer on the Chehalis trail.
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Woodard Bay Conservation Area
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I love this park. My favorite. I first went here because I was told this place is loaded with bats at night. I would say maybe 5-10 in the evening. Lots of seals and Sea Lions on the floating docks in the water. Lots of birds, oysters, eagles. You can even Kayak there. I bike here several times in the summer on the Chehalis trail.

Shopping

A central location for "staple" shopping stores.
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Capital Mall Station
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A central location for "staple" shopping stores.
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Archibald Sisters
406 Capitol Way S
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Compass Rose
416 Capitol Way S
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Drees of Olympia
524 Washington St SE
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Captain Little
121 5th Ave SE
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Buck's Fifth Avenue Spice Shope
209 5th Ave SE
Thompson's Furniture & Gift
5407 Capitol Boulevard South
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Barnes & Noble
5711 Main St SW
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Olympia Farmers Market
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Belleza Ropa Clothing and Shoes
101 Capitol Way N
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Childhood's End Gallery
222 4th Ave W
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Shipwreck Beads
8535 Commerce Pl Dr NE
The Legislative Gift Center is committed to promoting the State of Washington and the goods produced around the state.
Legislative Gift Center
416 Sid Snyder Avenue Southwest
The Legislative Gift Center is committed to promoting the State of Washington and the goods produced around the state.

Essentials

This store has a bakery, Subway, Starbucks with the best baristas in Olympia, a Sushi bar, post office, DMV, and a quirky gift selection. A local favorite for sure. In season, fresh Spooner berries and girl scouts for cookies.
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Ralph's Thriftway
1908 4th Ave E
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This store has a bakery, Subway, Starbucks with the best baristas in Olympia, a Sushi bar, post office, DMV, and a quirky gift selection. A local favorite for sure. In season, fresh Spooner berries and girl scouts for cookies.
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Albertsons
3520 Pacific Ave SE
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Walmart Supercenter
1401 Galaxy Dr NE
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Fred Meyer
555 Trosper Rd SW
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Rite Aid
691 Sleater Kinney Rd SE
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Bayview Thriftway
516 4th Ave W
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Walgreens
1510 Cooper Point Rd SW
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Getting around

Capital Aeroporter Airport Shuttle
1342 88th Avenue Southeast
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car
940 Market St
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Hertz Car Rental
400 Cooper Point Road Southwest
Intercity Transit
205 Franklin Street Northeast
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Flughafen Seattle-Tacoma
17801 International Blvd
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Greyhound:Bus Station
205 Franklin St NE
Amtrak Lacey Station
6600 Yelm Hwy SE
RediCab Olympia Taxi
120 State Avenue Northeast