Guidebook for Olympia

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Guidebook for Olympia

Food Scene

Views of the marina. Fresh local sea food. Walk along Percival Landing, climb the Tower for more views of our WA Capital on the hill or the Olympic range, over the waters of Bud Bay, in the distance.
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Budd Bay Cafe
525 Columbia St NW
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Views of the marina. Fresh local sea food. Walk along Percival Landing, climb the Tower for more views of our WA Capital on the hill or the Olympic range, over the waters of Bud Bay, in the distance.
On Bud Bay on the north end of Percival Landing, beautiful views, known for their atmosphere and service. Excellent fresh sea food, American, gluten free items. Across from the Farmers Market.
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Anthony's Homeport Olympia
704 Columbia St NW
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On Bud Bay on the north end of Percival Landing, beautiful views, known for their atmosphere and service. Excellent fresh sea food, American, gluten free items. Across from the Farmers Market.
Frequented by the locals, Known for their Pizzas, subs, steamed clams. Simple, old fashioned casual dining.
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Dirty Dave's Pizza Parlor
3939 Martin Way E
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Frequented by the locals, Known for their Pizzas, subs, steamed clams. Simple, old fashioned casual dining.
Asian, Thai, vegetarian options. Delicious , check out their Olympia online menu.
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Lemon Grass Restaurant
212 4th Ave W
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Asian, Thai, vegetarian options. Delicious , check out their Olympia online menu.
Everything fresh baked, homemade. Bakery, yummy pastries, sandwiches. Loved by the locals, cozy, low key. Sorry, No gluten free choices.
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The Bread Peddler
222 Capitol Way N
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Everything fresh baked, homemade. Bakery, yummy pastries, sandwiches. Loved by the locals, cozy, low key. Sorry, No gluten free choices.
Locally owned, friendly, relaxed. Serves fresh home cooking especially breakfast, made to your order. Try their Swiss/ mushroom burger and fries. It is a casual saloon, full bar, sports on TV, good ole boys at the bar stools in front. A much quieter seating area in back.
Silvers Saloon
2752 Pacific Ave SE
Locally owned, friendly, relaxed. Serves fresh home cooking especially breakfast, made to your order. Try their Swiss/ mushroom burger and fries. It is a casual saloon, full bar, sports on TV, good ole boys at the bar stools in front. A much quieter seating area in back.
For something a little different. Try this lovely Italian place. There is no fast food here. Hand made dishes from Northern Italy , regional wines. Eat whatever they bring you. It will be amazing.
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Basilico Ristorante
507 Capitol Way S
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For something a little different. Try this lovely Italian place. There is no fast food here. Hand made dishes from Northern Italy , regional wines. Eat whatever they bring you. It will be amazing.
Yummy, a great place for lunch. Newly opened, nearby, nice atmosphere. Asian foods, love there Pho, wonton soups.
Andy's Bistro
4410 6th Ave SE
Yummy, a great place for lunch. Newly opened, nearby, nice atmosphere. Asian foods, love there Pho, wonton soups.
Local farm fresh oyster, clams. Try their amazing fried oysters, and delicious chowder.
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Chelsea Farms Oyster Bar
222 Capitol Way N
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Local farm fresh oyster, clams. Try their amazing fried oysters, and delicious chowder.
I love the old time atmosphere of The Spar.
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McMenamins Spar Café
114 4th Ave E
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I love the old time atmosphere of The Spar.

The Olympic Peninsula

Be amazed, explore this incredible region of SW Washington. Experience the beauty of Ruby beach, the history of the Makah peoples at Neah Bay, stroll through the lavender fields of Squim to name a few choices.
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Sequim
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Sightseeing

follow the website to our iconic mountain. If you have time, the drive up Rainier and hiking trails are worth the trip. You will need a Discover Pass or day pass( purchase at the Entrance) to enter the Park.
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Iparke yaseMount Rainier
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follow the website to our iconic mountain. If you have time, the drive up Rainier and hiking trails are worth the trip. You will need a Discover Pass or day pass( purchase at the Entrance) to enter the Park.
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Neah Bay
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Westport
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Olympia and nearby

A great place to watch the sun set. During the summer, rent a kayak, check out their local eats and tastings, events mostly on the weekends.
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Boston Harbor Marina
312 73rd Ave NE
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A great place to watch the sun set. During the summer, rent a kayak, check out their local eats and tastings, events mostly on the weekends.
Minutes from downtown, trails, picnic areas, rose garden, view of Bud inlet and Capital Hill. Be prepared for a steep incline to the waters edge and do not walk out on the mud at minus low tides. It's mud, you'll sink..you get the picture.
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Priest Point Park
2600 East Bay Drive Northeast
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Minutes from downtown, trails, picnic areas, rose garden, view of Bud inlet and Capital Hill. Be prepared for a steep incline to the waters edge and do not walk out on the mud at minus low tides. It's mud, you'll sink..you get the picture.
This hidden gem is actually "in our back yard", it is beautiful in any weather or tide. A peaceful place to explore. Unexpected view of the Olympic mountains in the distance.
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Tolmie State Park
7730 61st Ave NE
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This hidden gem is actually "in our back yard", it is beautiful in any weather or tide. A peaceful place to explore. Unexpected view of the Olympic mountains in the distance.
The association keeps track of what goes on in Olympia. Check out their website for events, stores etc
Olympia Downtown Association
115 State Ave NW
The association keeps track of what goes on in Olympia. Check out their website for events, stores etc
I-Centre ye-Visitor ye-Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge
100 Brown Farm Rd NE
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Pretty downtown marina on the boardwalk. Near the Olympia Farmers Market, some of the best seafood restaurants in town. Popular for events.
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Percival Landing
217 Thurston Ave NW
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Pretty downtown marina on the boardwalk. Near the Olympia Farmers Market, some of the best seafood restaurants in town. Popular for events.
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Tumwater Falls Park
110 Deschutes Way SW
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Olympia Farmers Market
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Ipharki le-Capitol Lake
Water Street Southwest
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Washington State Capitol Building and Campus
416 Sid Snyder Ave SW
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