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Olympia / Lacey / Tumwater Washington Tourism |
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Olympia, the capital of Washington State is located at the southern end of Puget Sound. To the west are romantic beaches and the famous Olympic Mountains, the range from which the city derives its name. Infamous Mt. St. Helens is to the south, Seattle is to the north and magnificent Mt. Rainier and the Cascades are to the east.The area’s heritage is reflected in much of the historical downtown area with its renovated turn-of-the-century buildings, specialty shops and a variety of restaurants. Downtown is also the home to the Washington Center for the Performing Arts, which features talent from the local area to nationally known performers. Olympia’s Farmers Market is a huge attraction to visitors from April through October. Just a short distance away is Percival Landing Waterfront Park. This park consists of 1.5 miles of boardwalk along the waterfront, recreational moorage facilities and lookouts with sweeping views of the Capitol, Capitol Lake, Budd Inlet and Mount Rainier. The State Capitol Campus, has undergone renovation and guided tours of the grounds, gardens and memorials are available year-round. To make the most of your visit to Olympia be sure to experience the neighboring cities of Lacey and Tumwater. Lacey is key for outdoor recreation, from great golf courses, bike trails and fresh water lakes. Tumwater is steeped in history and is sure to please any history buff with their historical homes and events. Thurston County is host to many fantastic annual events, be sure to contact the Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater Visitor & Convention Bureau for information. |
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