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Visiting Olympia

Families will find kid-friendly activities in Olympia, and visitors give high marks for the top-notch restaurants, shopping and abundant coffee shops. This city also attracts tourists with its baseball games and port. Top sights around the area include Joint Base Lewis-McChord and Little Creek Casino.

• There are 108 hotels and other accommodation options in Olympia
• The closest major airport is in Olympia, WA (OLM-Olympia Regional), 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from the city centre
• The next closest is in Seattle, WA (SEA-Seattle - Tacoma Intl.), 39.3 mi (63.3 km) away

Sightseeing and Staying in Olympia

Cultural venues in the city include Hands On Children's Museum, Governor's Mansion and State Theater. Favourite family attractions include Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Area and Wolf Haven International. The city's natural beauty is on display at Tumwater Falls Park, Potlatch State Park and Priest Point Park.

In Lacey, you'll find 108 hotels and other accommodation options so you can easily organise your holiday retreat at an affordable rate. These are top ones based on Expedia user reviews:

• Hampton Inn & Suites Olympia Lacey, WA - This 2.5-star hotel features free breakfast, an indoor pool and free WiFi. It's a favourite with Expedia travellers for its overall value and convenient parking.
• Hilton Garden Inn Olympia - Our customers like the dining options and pool at this hotel. This 3-star hotel features a restaurant, an indoor pool and free parking.
• Prairie Hotel - With a stay at this 3-star hotel, guests can enjoy access to free parking and a computer station, along with free WiFi. Expedia customers like its overall value and clean, comfortable rooms.

Other top sights in Olympia include Little Creek Casino. Top places to see in the area include Joint Base Lewis-McChord, 15.3 mi/24.6 km from the heart of the city, and Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium, which is 25.2 mi (40.6 km) away.

Getting around Olympia

To venture out into the surrounding area, ride aboard one of the trains from Olympia-Lacey Station. Olympia might not have many public transport choices so consider a car rental to maximise your time.

Dressing for Olympia

• Between January and March, daytime temperatures average 13°C, whilst night-time temperatures stay around 0°C
• From April to June, the average is 23°C during the day and 3°C at night
• July to September sees average temperatures of 26°C during the day and 6°C at night
• Between October and December, you can expect 19°C as the daytime average and 0°C as the night-time average
• About 1269 millimetres of rain falls on Olympia each year
• August and July are usually the hottest months averaging 25°C, while December and February are usually the coldest with an average temperature of 0°C