{"id":32020,"date":"2022-07-04T23:46:58","date_gmt":"2022-07-04T21:46:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/?p=32020"},"modified":"2023-01-21T00:28:21","modified_gmt":"2023-01-20T22:28:21","slug":"things-to-do-in-olympia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/usa\/washington\/things-to-do-in-olympia\/","title":{"rendered":"Things to do in Olympia, Washington State\u2019s capital"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Have you ever visited Olympia, the capital of Washington State, or thought about things to do in Olympia? Honestly, I\u2019ve driven by Olympia so many times on my way from Portland to Seattle and back, but haven\u2019t stopped to explore the city until a weekend getaway at a lake-side cottage took me here. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After asking around what there is to do in Olympia and finding hardly any answers, I had to check out the city myself and find out if Olympia is worth visiting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-background\" style=\"background-color:#eeeeee;font-size:16px\"><strong><em>Disclaimer:<\/em><\/strong><em> This blog post is not sponsored, though I did receive a complimentary stay at the cottage mentioned featured. As always, I only share things I absolutely recommend and think my readers will also love!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Inhaltsverzeichnis | Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e3422d5e1f6\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #00a499;color:#00a499\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #00a499;color:#00a499\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" 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href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/usa\/washington\/things-to-do-in-olympia\/#1-visit-the-washington-state-capitol\" >#1 Visit the Washington State Capitol<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/usa\/washington\/things-to-do-in-olympia\/#2-walk-around-capitol-lake\" >#2 Walk around Capitol Lake<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/usa\/washington\/things-to-do-in-olympia\/#3-snack-shop-at-olympia-farmers-market\" >#3 Snack + shop at Olympia Farmer\u2019s Market<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/usa\/washington\/things-to-do-in-olympia\/#4-explore-the-port-of-olympia\" >#4 Explore the Port of Olympia<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/usa\/washington\/things-to-do-in-olympia\/#5-stroll-around-olympias-historic-district\" >#5 Stroll around Olympia&#8217;s Historic District<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/usa\/washington\/things-to-do-in-olympia\/#6-find-street-art-in-olympias-historic-district\" >#6 Find street art in Olympia\u2019s Historic District<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/usa\/washington\/things-to-do-in-olympia\/#7-take-pictures-at-the-rainbow-rails\" >#7 Take pictures at the Rainbow Rails<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/usa\/washington\/things-to-do-in-olympia\/#8-get-coffee-at-olympia-coffee-roasters\" >#8 Get coffee at Olympia Coffee Roasters<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/usa\/washington\/things-to-do-in-olympia\/#9-stroll-along-the-pudget-sound\" >#9 Stroll along the Pudget Sound<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/usa\/washington\/things-to-do-in-olympia\/#10-explore-the-nearby-outdoors\" >#10 Explore the nearby Outdoors<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/usa\/washington\/things-to-do-in-olympia\/#best-outdoor-activities-near-olympia\" >Best outdoor activities &nbsp;near Olympia<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/usa\/washington\/things-to-do-in-olympia\/#hikes-at-staircase-area-olympic-peninsula\" >Hikes at Staircase Area, Olympic Peninsula<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/usa\/washington\/things-to-do-in-olympia\/#trails-at-mt-rainier-carbon-river-mowich-lake\" >Trails at Mt. Rainier Carbon River + Mowich Lake<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/usa\/washington\/things-to-do-in-olympia\/#state-parks-wildlife-refuges-near-olympia\" >State Parks + Wildlife refuges near Olympia<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/usa\/washington\/things-to-do-in-olympia\/#map-of-olympia-sights-and-attractions\" >Map of Olympia sights and attractions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/usa\/washington\/things-to-do-in-olympia\/#where-to-stay-near-olympia\" >Where to stay near Olympia?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/usa\/washington\/things-to-do-in-olympia\/#cottage-at-lake-st-clair\" >Cottage at Lake St. Clair<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/usa\/washington\/things-to-do-in-olympia\/#final-thoughts\" >Final thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"top-attractions-things-to-do-in-olympia\"><\/span><strong>Top attractions + things to do in Olympia<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Olympia is a fairly small city, and only sees a fraction of visitors compared to Seattle and Portland. But after all, <strong>Olympia is the capital of Washington State<\/strong>. So, there must be some attractions worth visiting, don\u2019t you think? And of course, there is: <strong>Olympia is known for the Washington State capitol, a thriving art scene, and a hub to explore nearby outdoor destinations like the Olympic Peninsula, Mt. Rainier National Park, and the Puget Sound<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"653\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Things to do near Olympia and outdoor activities closeby: canoeing, kayaking, hiking\"  class=\"wp-image-32005 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/USA-Washington-Lake-St-Clair-3-1160x653.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/USA-Washington-Lake-St-Clair-3-1160x653.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/USA-Washington-Lake-St-Clair-3-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/USA-Washington-Lake-St-Clair-3-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/USA-Washington-Lake-St-Clair-3-560x315.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/USA-Washington-Lake-St-Clair-3.jpg 1280w\" ><figcaption>Canoeing on Lake St. Clair near Olympia, Washington State<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>After spending a day in Washington\u2019s capital I\u2019ve put together a decent list of things to do in Olympia. <strong>Next time you pass by and wonder again \u201cIs Olympia worth visiting?\u201d<\/strong>: Here are my favorite <strong>historic, architectural, and arty sights to check out as well as some culinary highlights<\/strong> not to miss when in Olympia:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1-visit-the-washington-state-capitol\"><\/span><strong>#1 Visit the Washington State Capitol<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Olympia Capitol, <strong>Washington&#8217;s Legislative Building for sure is the top attraction in Olympia<\/strong>. It\u2019s <strong>home to the government of Washington State<\/strong> and is <strong>open to the public<\/strong> almost every day. Even <strong>free, guided public tours<\/strong> of the Capitol Building are available daily and open to everyone. So there is no doubt that the Washington State Capitol needs to be on top of your list of things to do in Olympia. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1080\"  height=\"720\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Olympia&#039;s top things to do: Visit the Washington State Capitol\"  class=\"wp-image-31950 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/USA-Washington-Olympia-Capitol-1.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/USA-Washington-Olympia-Capitol-1.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/USA-Washington-Olympia-Capitol-1-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/USA-Washington-Olympia-Capitol-1-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/USA-Washington-Olympia-Capitol-1-560x373.jpg 560w\" ><figcaption>Washington State Capitol, Olympia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tip:<\/strong> Come on a Sunday or federal holiday and you\u2019ll find the Capitol almost to yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/des.wa.gov\/services\/facilities-leasing\/capitol-campus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Capitol Campus<\/a> is also fun to explore: <strong>Fountains, meadows, and gardens make it worth a stroll. <\/strong>As the Capitol is located at a forested hilltop it offers <strong>great views across Olympia and the Puget Sound<\/strong>. Plus, the <strong>Legislative Building is visible from different angles of the city<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"864\"  height=\"1080\"  data-id=\"31954\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Things to do in Olympia: Guided tour through Washington&#039; Legislative Building\"  class=\"wp-image-31954 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 864px) 100vw, 864px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/USA-Washington-Olympia-Capitol-3.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/USA-Washington-Olympia-Capitol-3.jpg 864w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/USA-Washington-Olympia-Capitol-3-800x1000.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/USA-Washington-Olympia-Capitol-3-192x240.jpg 192w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/USA-Washington-Olympia-Capitol-3-320x400.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/USA-Washington-Olympia-Capitol-3-560x700.jpg 560w\" ><figcaption>Inside Washington&#8217;s Legislative Building<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"864\"  height=\"1080\"  data-id=\"31956\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Top attraction in Olympia, Washington: Washington State Capitol\"  class=\"wp-image-31956 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 864px) 100vw, 864px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/USA-Washington-Olympia-Capitol-4.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/USA-Washington-Olympia-Capitol-4.jpg 864w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/USA-Washington-Olympia-Capitol-4-800x1000.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/USA-Washington-Olympia-Capitol-4-192x240.jpg 192w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/USA-Washington-Olympia-Capitol-4-320x400.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/USA-Washington-Olympia-Capitol-4-560x700.jpg 560w\" ><figcaption>#TinypeopleInBigPlaces Olympia edition<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>When standing in front of the Capitol the building seems huge. It&#8217;s actually not only a feeling as the <strong>Washington State capitol ranks as the tallest masonry dome in North America<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Address:<\/strong> 416 Sid Snyder Ave SW<\/li><li><strong>Opening hours:<\/strong><ul><li>weekdays: 7:30 am \u2013 5 pm<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Saturday + Sunday: 11 am \u2013 4 pm<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2-walk-around-capitol-lake\"><\/span><strong>#2 Walk around Capitol Lake<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Capitol Lake at the foot of Capitol Hill is a <strong>great destination to see the Capitol from a different perspective<\/strong> across the water. <strong>Capitol Lake is surrounded by a lovely park<\/strong> within the city and is popular with walkers, runners, bikers, strollers, etc. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1080\"  height=\"720\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Highlight in Olympia, Washington: View of the Washington State Capitol from Capitol Lakes\"  class=\"wp-image-31958 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/USA-Washington-Olympia-Capitol-Lake.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/USA-Washington-Olympia-Capitol-Lake.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/USA-Washington-Olympia-Capitol-Lake-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/USA-Washington-Olympia-Capitol-Lake-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/USA-Washington-Olympia-Capitol-Lake-560x373.jpg 560w\" ><figcaption>View of the Washington State Capitol from Capitol Lake<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3-snack-shop-at-olympia-farmers-market\"><\/span><strong>#3 Snack + shop at Olympia Farmer\u2019s Market<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Olympia\u2019s Farmer\u2019s Market is the second-largest<strong> farmer\u2019s market in Washington<\/strong> and definitely worth a visit when in Olympia. This <strong>vendor-owned and operated farmers market<\/strong> is home to <strong>over 100 vendors <\/strong>selling locally grown and organic produce from across Washington State, as well as crafts and ready-to-eat meals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1080\"  height=\"720\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Top things to so in Olympia, Washington: Visit the Olympia Farmer&#039;s Market\"  class=\"wp-image-31970 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/USA-Washington-Olympia-Farmers-Market-1.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/USA-Washington-Olympia-Farmers-Market-1.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/USA-Washington-Olympia-Farmers-Market-1-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/USA-Washington-Olympia-Farmers-Market-1-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/USA-Washington-Olympia-Farmers-Market-1-560x373.jpg 560w\" ><figcaption>Olympia Farmer&#8217;s Market<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Find yourself some <strong>fresh cut flowers, locally grown fruits, fresh meats, or pastries<\/strong> from San Francisco Street Bakery. Enjoy <strong>Greek Gyros, Japanese soba noodles, Spanish paella, or Bavarian Wurst<\/strong> while listening to <strong>live music<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"653\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Pithos Gyros at Olympia Farmer&#039;s Market\"  class=\"wp-image-31972 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/USA-Washington-Olympia-Farmers-Market-2-1160x653.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/USA-Washington-Olympia-Farmers-Market-2-1160x653.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/USA-Washington-Olympia-Farmers-Market-2-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/USA-Washington-Olympia-Farmers-Market-2-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/USA-Washington-Olympia-Farmers-Market-2-560x315.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/USA-Washington-Olympia-Farmers-Market-2.jpg 1280w\" ><figcaption>Pithos Gyros at Olympia Farmer&#8217;s Market<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.olympiafarmersmarket.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Olympia Farmer\u2019s Market<\/a> is <strong>conveniently located in downtown Olympia and is open 4 days a week<\/strong>. This makes it a perfect destination to shop for your weekend goods, grab a bite for lunch or spend a relaxing afternoon. No doubt this need to be on your list of things to do in Olympia. Be aware: Some vendors only accept cash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Address: <\/strong>700 Capitol Way N, Olympia, WA 98501<\/li><li><strong>Opening hours:<\/strong><ul><li>April through October: Thursday &#8211; Sunday 10 am &#8211; 3 pm with live music between 11 am \u2013 2 pm.<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>November and December: Saturdays and Sundays<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>January through March: Every Saturday<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4-explore-the-port-of-olympia\"><\/span><strong>#4 Explore the Port of Olympia<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Just a few steps away from Olympia\u2019s Farmer\u2019s Market you\u2019ll find the <a href=\"https:\/\/portolympia.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Port of Olympia<\/a>, the <strong>southernmost deepwater port on Puget Sound<\/strong>. But the Port of Olympia is not only an interesting sight for ship-lovers and marine enthusiasts. The Olympia marina is a <strong>popular summer venue as it hosts movie nights, live entertainment, and a beer garden with food vendors<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1080\"  height=\"720\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Things to do Olympia: Port and marina of Olympia, Washington\"  class=\"wp-image-31974 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/USA-Washington-Olympia-Port.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/USA-Washington-Olympia-Port.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/USA-Washington-Olympia-Port-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/USA-Washington-Olympia-Port-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/USA-Washington-Olympia-Port-560x373.jpg 560w\" ><figcaption>From the marina, you have a great view of Olympia Yacht Club and the State Capitol in the background.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Address:<\/strong> 606 Columbia St NW Suite 300<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5-stroll-around-olympias-historic-district\"><\/span><strong>#5 Stroll around Olympia&#8217;s Historic District<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Just a few blocks South of Olympia\u2019s Port and Marina lies the <strong>Downtown Historic District<\/strong>. Besides quite a few <em>buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places<\/em>, you&#8217;ll find <strong>local shops <\/strong>and a good selection of <strong>charming restaurants<\/strong> in this stretch of ca. 17 blocks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"653\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Things to do in Olympia: Stroll around the Historic District \"  class=\"wp-image-31968 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/USA-Washington-Olympia-Downtown-1160x653.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/USA-Washington-Olympia-Downtown-1160x653.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/USA-Washington-Olympia-Downtown-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/USA-Washington-Olympia-Downtown-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/USA-Washington-Olympia-Downtown-560x315.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/USA-Washington-Olympia-Downtown.jpg 1280w\" ><figcaption>Olympia creative: This former gas station is now a retro coffee-drive-through <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6-find-street-art-in-olympias-historic-district\"><\/span><strong>#6 Find street art in Olympia\u2019s Historic District<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Olympia might be small, but the city has a <strong>thriving and supportive arts scene<\/strong>. Washington State\u2019s capital is home to <strong>over 70 registered murals<\/strong> and each piece of art has a story to tell. Most of them are <strong>located in Olympia&#8217;s Historic District and can be <\/strong>explored by a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.experienceolympia.com\/blog\/culture-at-the-capital-an-insiders-guide-to-olympias-murals\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">self-guided stroll<\/a> through town.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1080\"  height=\"730\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Highlights in Olympia, Washington: Streetart\"  class=\"wp-image-31978 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/USA-Washington-Olympia-Streetart-2.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/USA-Washington-Olympia-Streetart-2.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/USA-Washington-Olympia-Streetart-2-800x541.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/USA-Washington-Olympia-Streetart-2-320x216.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/USA-Washington-Olympia-Streetart-2-560x379.jpg 560w\" ><figcaption><em><em>&#8220;Holding Up Olympia\u201d<\/em> by artist Chelsea Baker&nbsp;is located just across Capitol Lake and marks a great starting point.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7-take-pictures-at-the-rainbow-rails\"><\/span><strong>#7 Take pictures at the Rainbow Rails<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Abandoned railway lines can be found across Olympia<\/strong> and its surroundings as the city used to host three \u201ccommon carrier\u201d lines, two logging railroads, and a trolley line in the past. But one stretch of <strong>historic railroads is especially known to photographers and those chasing Instagram hotspots: the multi-colored Rainbow Rails<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1080\"  height=\"720\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Rainbow Rails in Olympia, Washington\"  class=\"wp-image-31960 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/USA-Washington-Olympia-Capitol-Rainbow-Rail.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/USA-Washington-Olympia-Capitol-Rainbow-Rail.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/USA-Washington-Olympia-Capitol-Rainbow-Rail-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/USA-Washington-Olympia-Capitol-Rainbow-Rail-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/USA-Washington-Olympia-Capitol-Rainbow-Rail-560x373.jpg 560w\" ><figcaption>Rainbow Rails &#8211; a popular spot for photographers<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Not promoted as a tourist attraction this short stretch of <strong>colorful tracks makes a great photo location<\/strong>. Just be careful when walking around as the entrance underneath the bridge seems a bit sketchy. Also, <strong>wear proper shoes and watch your step<\/strong> when walking across the tracks to not hook your feet in the gaps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Rainbow Rails can be reached via a short walk underneath the bridge from Deschutes Parkway SW.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Location: <\/strong>In West Bay Park, under the 5th Ave bridge<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8-get-coffee-at-olympia-coffee-roasters\"><\/span><strong>#8 Get coffee at Olympia Coffee Roasters<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you feel like caffeine and want to taste <strong>good-quality and fair-trade coffee<\/strong>, check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.olympiacoffee.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Olympia Coffee Roasters<\/a>. The <strong>Certified B Corporation<\/strong> opened in 2005 and has won several awards and barista competitions and has a total of 7 locations to choose from. <strong>3 caf\u00e9s are located in Olympia, 3 in Seattle, and one in Tacoma<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1080\"  height=\"608\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Things to do in Olympia: Coffee at Olympia Coffee Roasters\"  class=\"wp-image-31962 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/USA-Washington-Olympia-Coffee-Roasters-1.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/USA-Washington-Olympia-Coffee-Roasters-1.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/USA-Washington-Olympia-Coffee-Roasters-1-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/USA-Washington-Olympia-Coffee-Roasters-1-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/USA-Washington-Olympia-Coffee-Roasters-1-560x315.jpg 560w\" ><figcaption>One of three locations of Olympia Coffee Roasters is located in Olympia&#8217;s Historic District <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"864\"  height=\"1080\"  data-id=\"31964\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Coffee at Olympia Coffee Roasters\"  class=\"wp-image-31964 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 864px) 100vw, 864px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/USA-Washington-Olympia-Coffee-Roasters-2.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/USA-Washington-Olympia-Coffee-Roasters-2.jpg 864w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/USA-Washington-Olympia-Coffee-Roasters-2-800x1000.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/USA-Washington-Olympia-Coffee-Roasters-2-192x240.jpg 192w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/USA-Washington-Olympia-Coffee-Roasters-2-320x400.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/USA-Washington-Olympia-Coffee-Roasters-2-560x700.jpg 560w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"864\"  height=\"1080\"  data-id=\"31966\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Coffee wall at Olympia Coffee Roasters\"  class=\"wp-image-31966 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 864px) 100vw, 864px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/USA-Washington-Olympia-Coffee-Roasters-3.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/USA-Washington-Olympia-Coffee-Roasters-3.jpg 864w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/USA-Washington-Olympia-Coffee-Roasters-3-800x1000.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/USA-Washington-Olympia-Coffee-Roasters-3-192x240.jpg 192w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/USA-Washington-Olympia-Coffee-Roasters-3-320x400.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/USA-Washington-Olympia-Coffee-Roasters-3-560x700.jpg 560w\" ><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9-stroll-along-the-pudget-sound\"><\/span><strong>#9 Stroll along the Pudget Sound<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As Olympia is located at the Southern tip of the Puget Sound you might wonder if Olympia has beaches. While you shouldn\u2019t expect a similar landscape to the Washington Coast, <strong>Olympia and its surroundings are home to some smaller waterfront beaches, parks, and lakes where you can go kayaking, fishing, or just enjoy a relaxing day<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10-explore-the-nearby-outdoors\"><\/span><strong>#10 Explore the nearby Outdoors<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Olympia is nestled between the Cascade Mountain Range<\/strong> to the East, the <strong>Olympic Peninsula<\/strong> to the West as well as only <strong>1.5 South of Seattle and 2 hours north of Portland, Oregon<\/strong>. This makes the city a great hub to explore some of the greatest outdoor destinations in the Pacific Northwest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1080\"  height=\"810\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Things to do near Olympia, Washington: Billy Frank Jr. National Wildlife Refuge\"  class=\"wp-image-31986 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/USA-Washington-Olympia-Wildlife-Refuge-2.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/USA-Washington-Olympia-Wildlife-Refuge-2.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/USA-Washington-Olympia-Wildlife-Refuge-2-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/USA-Washington-Olympia-Wildlife-Refuge-2-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/USA-Washington-Olympia-Wildlife-Refuge-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/USA-Washington-Olympia-Wildlife-Refuge-2-560x420.jpg 560w\" ><figcaption>Billy Frank Jr. National Wildlife Refuge &#8211; only 15 min away from Olympia <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"best-outdoor-activities-near-olympia\"><\/span><strong>Best outdoor activities &nbsp;near Olympia<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>From Olympia, you can plan <strong>day trips in either direction and visit 2 of Washington State&#8217;s most popular National Parks: Mt. Rainier National Park and the Olympic Peninsula<\/strong>, where hiking is one of the top outdoor activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"774\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"snow covered hiking trails at Paradise, Mt. Rainier National Park, Washington State\"  class=\"wp-image-30640 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/USA-Washington-Mt-Rainier-Paradise-1160x774.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/USA-Washington-Mt-Rainier-Paradise-1160x774.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/USA-Washington-Mt-Rainier-Paradise-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/USA-Washington-Mt-Rainier-Paradise-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/USA-Washington-Mt-Rainier-Paradise-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/USA-Washington-Mt-Rainier-Paradise-560x373.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/USA-Washington-Mt-Rainier-Paradise-1320x880.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/USA-Washington-Mt-Rainier-Paradise.jpg 1600w\" ><figcaption>Mt. Ranier Nationalpark &#8211; 2 hours away from Olympia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>To <strong>fully explore Mt. Rainier and Olympic National Par<\/strong>k, I\u2019d recommend planning a separate trip and <strong>spending at least 2-4 days in each national park<\/strong>. But if you don\u2019t have the time, you could go on a day trip to get a glimpse of both national parks by visiting the following areas:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/olym\/planyourvisit\/visiting-staircase.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Staircase area at Olympic National Park<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/mora\/planyourvisit\/carbon-river-and-mowich.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Carbon River Area at Mt. Rainer National Park<\/a>. Both areas are about 1-2 hours drive from Olympia and are home to great trails:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"hikes-at-staircase-area-olympic-peninsula\"><\/span><strong>Hikes at Staircase Area, Olympic Peninsula<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Staircase Ranger Station <\/strong>at the Southeast corner of the Olympic Peninsula is only <strong>1-hour drive from Olympia<\/strong> and <strong>hub for the following trails<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Lake Cushman<\/li><li>Lena Lake<\/li><li>Mount Ellinor<\/li><li>Staircase Rapids<\/li><li>Wagonwheel Lake<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"trails-at-mt-rainier-carbon-river-mowich-lake\"><\/span><strong>Trails at Mt. Rainier Carbon River + Mowich Lake<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This area in the Northwestern part of Mt. Rainier Nation Park is the<strong> least visited area of Mt. Rainier National Park and can be reached within 1.5 &#8211; 2 hours from Olympia<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Carbon Glacier Trail<\/li><li>Spray Park<\/li><li>Tolmie Peak Fire Lookout<\/li><li>Green Lake<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"state-parks-wildlife-refuges-near-olympia\"><\/span><strong>State Parks + Wildlife refuges near Olympia<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Olympia is home to some fewer known natural attractions<\/strong> that are worth visiting, especially if you want to enjoy nature off the beaten path. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1080\"  height=\"810\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Billy Frank Jr. National Wildlife Refuge near Olympia, Washington\"  class=\"wp-image-31991 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/USA-Washington-Olympia-Wildlife-Refuge-1.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/USA-Washington-Olympia-Wildlife-Refuge-1.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/USA-Washington-Olympia-Wildlife-Refuge-1-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/USA-Washington-Olympia-Wildlife-Refuge-1-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/USA-Washington-Olympia-Wildlife-Refuge-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/USA-Washington-Olympia-Wildlife-Refuge-1-560x420.jpg 560w\" ><figcaption>Billy Frank Jr. National Wildlife Refuge<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>These Washington State Parks, wildlife refuges, and state forests are easy to reach from Olympia<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Billy Frank Jr. National Wildlife Refuge<\/strong> \u2013 Walk the Nisqually Estuary Boardwalk Trail to experience where the freshwater of the Nisqually River flows into Puget Sound<\/li><li><strong>Tolmie State Park<\/strong> &#8211; marine day-use park at the shoreline of Puget Sound<\/li><li><strong>Squaxin Park (formerly Priest Point Park)<\/strong> \u2013 a park with 4 miles of hiking trails, 2 miles of saltwater shoreline, a playground, and picnic shelters, located only 4 miles North of Downtown Olympia<\/li><li><strong>Mima Mounds Natural Area Preserve<\/strong> &#8211; state-protected Natural Area, 20 minutes South of Olympia<\/li><li><strong>Sequalitchew Creek Trail<\/strong> \u2013 3 miles roundtrip to a beach, great for hiking and trail running<\/li><li><strong>Capitol Peak<\/strong> &#8211; the second highest summit in the \u201cBlack Hills\u201d with views of the Olympia Mountains and the Puget Sound<\/li><li><strong>Mima Falls Loop<\/strong> &#8211; hike through lush forest, and quiet wetlands to a waterfall in Capitol State Forest<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"map-of-olympia-sights-and-attractions\"><\/span>Map of Olympia sights and attractions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<script>window.wanderlogEmbedKeys=window.wanderlogEmbedKeys||[];window.wanderlogEmbedKeys.push('dcnuzsitmc');window.wanderlogEmbedOptions={\"alwaysShowRouteLines\":true,\"omitExternalLinks\":false,\"omitWebsitePhone\":false,\"version\":2};!function(){var c=document.querySelectorAll(\"script\"),r=!1;if(c.forEach((function(c){\"https:\/\/wanderlog.com\/embed.js\"===c.src&&(r=!0)})),!r){var t=document.createElement(\"script\");t.async=!0,t.src=\"https:\/\/wanderlog.com\/embed.js\",document.body.appendChild(t)}}();<\/script><div id=\"Wanderlog__mapEmbed_dcnuzsitmc\" style=\"display: block; width: 100%\"><div style=\"font-size: smaller; margin-bottom: 8px\">Map provided by <a href=\"https:\/\/wanderlog.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wanderlog, a travel planner<\/a> on <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/wanderlog\/id1476732439\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">iOS<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/wanderlog.com\/download-android-app\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Android<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"where-to-stay-near-olympia\"><\/span><strong>Where to stay near Olympia?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I mentioned at the beginning of this article: The reason why I finally got to explore Olympia is a lake-side cottage that I stayed at recently. Located at Lake St. Clair, just 15 minutes outside of Olympia this cottage is a hidden gem I hardly wanted to leave, not for day trips nor for good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"cottage-at-lake-st-clair\"><\/span><strong>Cottage at Lake St. Clair<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Just imagine <strong>waking up to birdsongs and lake views<\/strong>, enjoying your morning coffee either at the <strong>sunny patio or the sheltered conservatory<\/strong>, watching people <strong>kayaking and fishing<\/strong> while <strong>chilling out in the hammock<\/strong>, or <strong>canoeing<\/strong> yourself at Lake St. Claire, before preparing dinner in the well-equipped kitchen or <strong>get the BBQ and fire pit started for a long summer evening<\/strong> with marshmallows and your favorite glass of wine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1080\"  height=\"720\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Cottage Lake St. Clair, Washington\"  class=\"wp-image-32003 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/USA-Washington-Lake-St-Clair-2.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/USA-Washington-Lake-St-Clair-2.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/USA-Washington-Lake-St-Clair-2-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/USA-Washington-Lake-St-Clair-2-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/USA-Washington-Lake-St-Clair-2-560x373.jpg 560w\" ><figcaption>Cottage Lake St. Clair can be booked via Airbnb<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"864\"  height=\"1080\"  data-id=\"32007\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Sunset at Lake St. Clair, Washington, USA\"  class=\"wp-image-32007 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 864px) 100vw, 864px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/USA-Washington-Lake-St-Clair.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/USA-Washington-Lake-St-Clair.jpg 864w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/USA-Washington-Lake-St-Clair-800x1000.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/USA-Washington-Lake-St-Clair-192x240.jpg 192w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/USA-Washington-Lake-St-Clair-320x400.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/USA-Washington-Lake-St-Clair-560x700.jpg 560w\" ><figcaption>Sundet at Lake St. Clair<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"864\"  height=\"1080\"  data-id=\"32009\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Cottage Lake St. Clair\"  class=\"wp-image-32009 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 864px) 100vw, 864px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/USA-Washington-Lake-St-Clair-Cottage-1.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/USA-Washington-Lake-St-Clair-Cottage-1.jpg 864w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/USA-Washington-Lake-St-Clair-Cottage-1-800x1000.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/USA-Washington-Lake-St-Clair-Cottage-1-192x240.jpg 192w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/USA-Washington-Lake-St-Clair-Cottage-1-320x400.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/USA-Washington-Lake-St-Clair-Cottage-1-560x700.jpg 560w\" ><figcaption>Lake views<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I know, this sounds like straight out of a commercial, but <strong>the cottage at Lake St. Claire is a true gem<\/strong>. The <strong>tranquil location with direct lake access <\/strong>is top-notch and the <strong>interior is just full of lovely details<\/strong> without overloading the home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1080\"  height=\"720\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Cottage Lake St. Clair Einrichtung\"  class=\"wp-image-32011 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/USA-Washington-Lake-St-Clair-Cottage-2.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/USA-Washington-Lake-St-Clair-Cottage-2.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/USA-Washington-Lake-St-Clair-Cottage-2-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/USA-Washington-Lake-St-Clair-Cottage-2-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/USA-Washington-Lake-St-Clair-Cottage-2-560x373.jpg 560w\" ><figcaption>How can you not feel at home here?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll find everything that you need from <strong>cooking utensils, dishes for up to 12 people, toiletries, cozy blankets and pillows, card and board games, but no TV<\/strong> \u2013 the perfect combination to fully unwind and enjoy yourself. Honestly, I cannot remember that I\u2019ve ever stayed in an Airbnb so well equipped.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1080\"  height=\"720\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Cozy cottage at Lake St. Clair\"  class=\"wp-image-32013 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/USA-Washington-Lake-St-Clair-Cottage-3.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/USA-Washington-Lake-St-Clair-Cottage-3.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/USA-Washington-Lake-St-Clair-Cottage-3-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/USA-Washington-Lake-St-Clair-Cottage-3-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/USA-Washington-Lake-St-Clair-Cottage-3-560x373.jpg 560w\" ><figcaption>Even when the weather isn&#8217;t great you can enjoy lake views and the tranquility of nature<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The house <strong>sleeps up to 5 people, has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and plenty of space in the living room\/dining area as well as outside<\/strong>. This secluded home is the perfect <strong>hideaway to spend a relaxing weekend with your family or friends<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"773\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Cottage Lake St. Clair near Olympia, Washington State\"  class=\"wp-image-32015 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/USA-Washington-Lake-St-Clair-Cottage-4-1160x773.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/USA-Washington-Lake-St-Clair-Cottage-4-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/USA-Washington-Lake-St-Clair-Cottage-4-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/USA-Washington-Lake-St-Clair-Cottage-4-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/USA-Washington-Lake-St-Clair-Cottage-4-560x373.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/USA-Washington-Lake-St-Clair-Cottage-4.jpg 1280w\" ><figcaption>Would you also like to wake up like this?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100 is-style-outline is-style-outline--4\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color\" href=\"https:\/\/www.airbnb.com\/rooms\/52772718?source_impression_id=p3_1650314476_mo0gM8AaGTYKeI8%2F\" style=\"border-radius:0px;color:#00a499\">Find the Cottage Lake St. Clair on Airbnb<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"final-thoughts\"><\/span><strong>Final thoughts<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Have you been driving by Olympia many times like me and always been wondering if <strong>Washington State\u2019s capital is worth a stop?<\/strong> I\u2019d say Olympia is worth visiting for half a day when you\u2019re staying in the area. If you are on a Pacific Northwest road trip or visiting Washington for the first time, you\u2019d most likely skip it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1080\"  height=\"720\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Lake St. Clair, Washington State near Olympia\"  class=\"wp-image-32001 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/USA-Washington-Lake-St-Clair-1.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/USA-Washington-Lake-St-Clair-1.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/USA-Washington-Lake-St-Clair-1-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/USA-Washington-Lake-St-Clair-1-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/USA-Washington-Lake-St-Clair-1-560x373.jpg 560w\" ><figcaption>Cottage Lake St. Clair with direct access to the lake<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are looking for a <strong>cozy, quiet house nestled in nature<\/strong>, I cannot recommend the cottage at Lake St. Clair enough. Its <strong>premier location at Lake St. Clair<\/strong> makes for a <strong>perfect weekend getaway from Portland and Seattle<\/strong>.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>More inspiration for US city trips:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/usa\/washington\/seattle-best-views\/\">Best views in Seattle, WA<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/usa\/washington\/seattle-art-architecture\/\">Seattle for art and architecture lovers<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/travel-tips-los-angeles\/\">Los Angeles: Things to do and places to go<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/city-exploration\/things-to-do-in-miami\/\">36+ Things to do in Miami, FL<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">***<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>QUESTIONS &amp; COMMENTS?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Have you ever been to Olympia or traveled through <a href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/category\/america\/usa\/washington\/\">Washington State<\/a>? What are your highlights? Do you like the article, and have suggestions, feedback, or recommendations? <strong>Leave me a comment<\/strong> and please feel free to <strong>share this article<\/strong> with your friends!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">***<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>LIKE IT? PIN IT &amp; SAVE IT FOR LATER!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"powerkit-pinterest-cover alignnone wp-image-32084 size-full pk-lazyload\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Things to do in Olympia, Washington\"  width=\"720\"  height=\"1080\"  data-pin-description=\"Things to do in Olympia, Washington: Visit the Washington State Capitol, Capitol Lake, Olympia Port and Olympia Farmer&#039;s Market | Find Olympia Street art + Rainbow Rails | Have coffee at Olympia Coffee Roasters | Outdoor activities near Olympia, Washington\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/USA-Washington-Things-to-do-Olympia-01.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/USA-Washington-Things-to-do-Olympia-01.jpg 720w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/USA-Washington-Things-to-do-Olympia-01-160x240.jpg 160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/USA-Washington-Things-to-do-Olympia-01-320x480.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/USA-Washington-Things-to-do-Olympia-01-560x840.jpg 560w\" ><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"powerkit-pinterest-cover alignnone wp-image-32086 size-full pk-lazyload\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"What to do and see in Olympia, Washington State\"  width=\"720\"  height=\"1080\"  data-pin-description=\"Is Olympia, Washington State&#039;s capital worth a visit? Convince yourself with this guide to Olympia. 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