Love a quality road trip? Us too! We also happen to love foods grown and harvested in the region where we eat them!
AND we also love getting to know the local history, culture and characters in the areas we explore. If this sounds like you too, then a little road trip on the Thurston Bountiful Byway is in order. The Thurston Bountiful Byway is 60-miles of authentic cultural and culinary experiences. Plan your getaway, load up the car and hit the open road!
The Thurston Bountiful Byway is a 60-mile loop tour covering rural Thurston County, promoting the agricultural aspects of our region including farms, farmers markets selling product produced locally and businesses sourcing from local farms. The route starts in the Nisqually Valley, stretches south to the city of Yelm and west to the Capital Forest before ending at the intersection of Mud Bay Road and Delphi Road SW. Along the way you can explore dozens of special stops and activities including creameries, nurseries, wineries, sculpture gardens, and historic sites. There are more than 20 suggested agricultural, ecological and cultural stops along the Bountiful Byway. Pick a day and stop at as many attractions as time allows.
Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually Wildlife Refuge
Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge is located where the freshwater of the Nisqually River meets the saltwater of south…
Brewery Park at Tumwater Falls
At the small, historic city of Tumwater, Washington, the Deschutes River ends its journey from the shoulders of…
Capitol State Forest
Just a short drive from Olympia, Capitol State Forest has trailheads, day-use areas, and campgrounds with access to…
Chehalis Western Trail
The historic Chehalis Western Railroad, which operated from 1926 through the mid-1980's, has now become the Chehalis Western…
Deschutes Falls Park
Deschutes Falls Park is a hidden gem at the end of Bald Hills Road just outside of Yelm…
Millersylvania State Park
With two swimming beaches, miles of forested hiking and biking trails, boat launches, non-motorized watercraft rentals (kayaks, paddleboards…
Woodard Bay Conservation Area
Woodard Bay Natural Resources Conservation Area was designated by the legislature in 1987, one of the first in…
Yelm-Rainier-Tenino Trail
The Yelm-Tenino trail corridor was acquired by Thurston County 1993. Historically it operated as a railroad from about…
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9221 Littlerock Rd. SW Olympia, Washington 98512 (360) 556-9950
10333 Hwy. 12 SW Rochester, Washington 98579 (360) 273-7330
110 Deschutes Pkwy SW Tumwater, Washington 98501 (360) 943-2550
16816 Old Highway 99 SE Tenino, Washington 98589 (360) 264-2890
9447 Hwy. 12 SW Rochester, Washington 98579 (360) 273-9948
9733 Evergreen Valley Rd. SE Olympia, Washington 98513 (360) 754-2002
6223 197th Way SW Rochester, Washington 98579 (360) 858-5757
12231 Independence Road SW Rochester, Washington 98579 (360) 280-2473
10020 Hwy. 12 SW Rochester, Washington 98579
7401 Yelm Hwy. SE Olympia, Washington 98513 (360) 456-0466
17813 Moon Rd. SW Rochester, Washington 98579 (360) 273-9567
9402 Rich Rd. SE Olympia, Washington 98501 (360) 491-7328
5504 Cross Creek Ln NE Olympia, Washington 98501 (360) 280-6730
123 Cushing St. NW Olympia, Washington 98502 (360) 915-8039
16607 Bucoda Hwy SE Tenino, Washington 98589 (360) 459-4999
8431 Waldrick Rd SE Tenino, Washington 98589 (360) 264-2408
3624 Waldrick Rd SE Olympia, Washington 98501 (360) 352-4142
4005 120th Ave SE Tenino, Washington 98589 (360) 264-2438
700 Capitol Way N Olympia, Washington 98501 (360) 352-9096
700 Prairie Park Lane Yelm, Washington 98597 (360) 458-8300
302 93rd Ave SE Olympia, Washington 98501 (360) 357-3700
842 Wright Rd. SE Tenino, Washington 98589 (360) 264-1901
141 Nisqually Cutoff Road SE Olympia, Washington 98513 (360) 459-4023
330 Schmidt Place SW Tumwater, Washington 98501 (360) 943-2550
Get a copy of the Thurston Bountiful Byway Map and start planning your trip.
Download a copy of the Thurston Bountiful Byway Map and meet the locals at specific Byway stops. Check back often (especially during the late summer and fall) for all kinds of special events and happenings along the route. If you have any questions, check our Visitor Information page for additional resources.
Make the most out of your time with us by taking advantage of the Visitor’s Services unique to each of our communities. Get recommendations from friendly locals and find access to local planning tools.
Blaze Your Own Trail
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Eat and Drink
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Places to Stay
With so much to do in Thurston County, you’re going to need to set-up camp to take it all in.
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