Downtown Historic District Travel Guide
Olympia
Visit Downtown Historic District
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.
Millersylvania State Park
You can take time to visit Millersylvania State Park during your travels to Tumwater. Visit the lively bars or cosy cafes 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 top-notch restaurants and lively bars while in town.
Things to do
Top hotels in Downtown Historic District
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lacey – Olympia by IHG
Nice staff. The room was clean and the pool was fun.
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Great Wolf Lodge Grand Mound
Very nice.. kids love it!!!
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Little Creek Casino Resort
The room was great, also the spa and services, amenities and pool. We had a fun time!
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
FairBridge Inn & Suites Dupont
Room was great, staff was great, we really loved our stay. Going back soon.
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Ramada by Wyndham Olympia
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Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Olympia - Lacey
The room was clean and the staff was very nice and courteous and helpful
Reviewed on 11 Feb 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 East Bay Public Plaza.
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.
