Local Points of Interest
within Walking Distance
The Capitol Campus/State
Capitol Building
Capitol Way and 14th Ave. Built in 1922, restored and
refurbished for the 1989 state centennial, it is claimed to be one of
the most beautiful Capitol's in the nation. It is also the fifth highest
masonry dome building in the world, rising 267 feet from the plateau.
While on campus do not overlook the Justice Building, Vietnam Memorial,
World War II Memorial, State Library, and the Governor's Mansion.
Click here for an area map.
State Capitol Museum
211 W. 21st. Housed in the former Lord Mansion, the museum
preserves the heritage of Olympia. Now a branch of the Washington State
Historical Society, the museum houses exhibits that include Native
American pioneers, Washington State and territorial history and our
state political history as well. Exhibits change monthly.
Hand-On Children's Museum
105 11th Ave. SW. A fun-filled interactive
museum for children to learn, explore, and enjoy hours of play. One of
the largest youth museums in the Northwest, with over 10,000 sq. ft. of
exhibit space. Only 4 blocks from the hotel.
Heritage Park
Water Street directly behind the hotel. This park features
running/walking paths around the lake, and a great view of the Capitol
building. Click here for a map of all area
parks.
Heritage Park Fountain
Sylvester and 5th. An interactive, artistic experience
everyone in the family can enjoy. Featuring a scenic pedestrian district
stretching from the Capitol grounds to the boardwalk of Percival
Landing.
Olympia Farmers Market
700 N. Capitol Way. Located on the waterfront at historic
Budd inlet, enjoy a sweeping view of the Olympic Mountains. This
open-air market features locally grown produce, plants, meats and
seafoods, baked goods, herbs and honey, homemade craft items and
international dining.
Percival Landing Park and
Viewing Tower
Located along the southern-most part of the Puget Sound on
the waterfront at Budd inlet. This one-mile boardwalk offers a view of
ships in port, colorful sunsets, playground equipment, and the majestic
Olympic Mountains after which Olympia was named.
Click
here for a map of Thurston County.
