Olympia area attractions

While here, stop and visit a variety of other attractions, including Percival Landing boardwalk, Farmers Market, Hands-On Children’s Museum, the Yashiro (Olympia’s sister city) Japanese Garden, and the Bigelow House Museum.

Eight blocks south of the Capitol Campus, in the heart of Olympia’s historic district, is the State Capital Museum. Dedicated to preserving the culture and history of Washington State, the museum is housed in a stately stucco mansion and offers an extensive gift and souvenir shop. Museum hours are 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday--museum is closed Sunday-Tuesday. For admission cost and general information call (360) 753-2580.

For more details and current events, please see the City of Olympia Parks, Arts & Recreation page and the Olympia Thurston County Visitor & Convention Bureau.