Downtown Olympia

In Olympia's downtown, you will find a rich diversity of community who come together as a confluence of personalities, perspectives, and ideas. A chance meeting at a downtown café or on the sidewalk can often lead to powerful connections, inspiration, and partnerships.

Community, Energy, Possibilities

Downtown’s unique energy engages the senses, gets the synapses connecting, the creativity flowing, and the fun going. Join a procession of luminaries, exchange ideas with local business owners, or vibe with some local music in the middle of the (closed) street, and you’ll feel it!

The historic downtown core. The quaint shops, cafés, and restaurants. The dazzling waterfront. Views of the Olympics and the Capitol Dome. The public art and private murals. It’s alluniquely Olympia and here to be enjoyed.

Olympia is a haven for artists, too, with murals on walls throughout the city, art walks, galleries, theaters, and music venues. Acclaimed restaurants take up prime real estate along the waterfront, while an incredible assortment of dining opportunities abound downtown.

LoveOly Shop & Dine - Feb 1-28, 2026

Fall in love with Downtown Olympia all over again this February with a month-long celebration of community, creativity, and heart!

Throughout February, downtown Olympia comes alive with LoveOly Shop & Dine, a month-long celebration of local flavor, creativity, and community. Visitors can explore unique shops and restaurants while collecting stamps on a Shop & Dine Passport, which can be redeemed for a special LoveOly gift and entries to win downtown gift certificates. Interactive experiences like Love Letters to Olympia invite guests to pause, reflect, and add their own message to the community at pop-up writing stations hosted by downtown businesses. Colorful, artist-designed selfie murals also pop up throughout downtown, offering fun photo moments as you explore. Plan your visit and discover participating businesses, event details, and ways to join in by visiting the Downtown Olympia Alliance website.

Start planning your downtown adventure!

How We Love Oly!

By now, we're sure you do, too!

Whether you're looking for downtown Olympia inspiration, events and activities, or you can't wait to share the good times you've had in downtown with your friends and family, make sure you're following us on our social media channels and using the #howiloveoly hashtag!