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Photo by Grit City Photo at Swantown Marina & Waterfront

From the local waters of Puget Sound, to the many hidden inlets, rivers and lakes, the Olympia region is a waterfront paradise. Boardwalks are boundless here and make you feel (almost)

Photo by Justin Oba

If pumpkin patches, hayrides and corn mazes are on the annual fall agenda, Olympia and its surrounding farmlands have you covered. There are pumpkin patches and fall festivals with your perfect gourd waiting. Find

Salmon season is here! For the next couple of weeks our intrepid fish friends make their annual voyage upstream. It’s mesmerizing to watch as they leap out of the water and definitely worth a trip to one of these popular public parks!

Squeeze the last minutes out of these summer days with meaningful family memories at a variety of events in the Olympia region this Labor Day Weekend. From a festival on the harbor to flag football to an out of this world UFO festival—make your weekend planning a festival fete.

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In recent years, the explosion of craft beer has brought more urban and family-friendly breweries to cities and main streets throughout the United States. And here in the Olympia region, the situation is no different. From family-friendly micro-breweries to sprawling taprooms with delectable

August is hot! Folks are finding exciting ways to cool off, from swan diving into a swimming hole or breaking out the board for watersports. But, nothing cools you off better than an ice-cold beer. Even better when the beer is brewed with the highest quality, local ingredients.

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Summer is the season for burgers! Whether you’re enjoying a cookout with friends and family or dining out at your favorite neighborhood spot, we all get a craving for burgers and fries. Luckily the Olympia region is home to a unique collection of burger joints, all serving up decidedly

Come and join the Independence Day Celebration in the Olympia region, home to Washington State's Capitol City! Whether you prefer the snap, crackle and pop of the colorful fireworks, or you're just in it for the food and fun in the sun, there's an explosion of 4th of July events in

Mark your calendar for these brew festivals

Oly Brew Fest, August 3, The Olympia Brew Fest is an annual summer beer festival that takes place in the heart of the city on the waterfront. It features a curated collection of more than 30 northwest breweries and over 60

The streets of downtown Olympia offer water views aplenty, locally owned shops, vibrant characters and 70 colorful, creative murals. Did you know that each piece of art has a story? This guide to the city's murals will get you started. At the bottom you'll find a handy self-guided tour