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We can’t wait to discover what part of us speaks to you – whether it’s tasting a new cuisine, embracing your inner artist, or one-upping your greatest outdoor adventure, there’s a trail here waiting just for you.
Here, handcrafted is a way of life from our farmers markets to our local coffee to our small-batch beer, wine, and spirits.
Get rejuvenated by nature on a hike or, for the more adventurous, paddle boarding in the bay. Then take in the creativity and culture that exudes through not only our shops, entertainment, and nightlife, but also the people.
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Timberland Regional Library
Read, explore, create, and learn at the Timberland Regional Library!
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See a bat nursery while enjoying a serene kayaking adventure in Thurston County
Our Communities
When you're ready to venture beyond Olympia, it’s easy to head in any direction and be instantly welcomed by the small towns and rural communities of Thurston County.
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Families of all shapes and sizes will find endless opportunities to make lasting memories here.
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Things to Do in the Olympia Area
Rainier Historical Church
207 Olympia St W Rainier, Washington 98576 (360) 446-2265
Rainier Veterans Memorial Park
Binghampton St Rainier, Washington 98576
Rainier Vista Community Park
5475 45th Ave SE Lacey, Washington 98503
Rainy Day Records
301 5th Ave. SE Olympia, Washington 98501
Ralph Munro Trail
4605 17th Ave NW Olympia, Washington 98502
Ramirez Mexican Restaurant and Store
5105 Capitol Blvd SW #C Tumwater, Washington 98501 (360) 753-1829
Rhythms Coffee
210 4th Ave Olympia, Washington 98501
Rising River Farm
13208 201st Ave SW Rochester, Washington 98579 (360) 273-5368
Riverbend Campground
1040 Clubhouse Ln SE Olympia, Washington 98513 (360) 491-2534
Riverbend Ranch
2840 184th Avenue SE Tenino, Washington 98589 (360) 264-5336
Rock Candy Running
1704 Glass Ave NE Olympia, Washington 98506 (360) 401-9308
Rutledge Family Farm
302 93rd Ave SE Olympia, Washington 98501 (360) 357-3700
Sail Olympia
1022 Marine Drive NE, o Swantown Marina C Olympia, Washington 98501 (360) 528-9641
Sand Man Tugboat
302 4th Avenue West Olympia, Washington 98501
Scatter Creek Wildlife Area
17910 180th Way SW Rochester, Washington 98579
Schilter Family Farm
141 Nisqually Cutoff Road SE Olympia, Washington 98513 (360) 459-4023
Schirm Loop Homestead Lavender Farm
2434 Schirm Loop Rd NW Olympia, Washington 98502
Schmidt House
330 Schmidt Place SW Tumwater, Washington 98501 (360) 943-2550
Scott Lake Golf Course
11746 Scott Creek Dr SW Olympia, Washington 98512 (360) 352-4838
Sensory Tool House, LLC
5831 Lacey Blvd. SE, Ste. J Lacey, Washington 98503 (360) 915-9457
Seventeen51 Restaurant & Bistro
1751 Circle Land SE Lacey, Washington 98503
The Shiplap Quilt Shop
9313 Yelm Ave SE Olympia, Washington 98513 (360) 763-6105
The Shiplap Shop & Coffee House
112 Yelm Avenue E Yelm, Washington 98597 (360) 200-0262
Silvers Saloon
2752 Pacific Ave SE Olympia, Washington 98501 (360) 489-0255