Olympia and Western Washington; The Guidebook!
Food Scene
Bread Peddler is a great french bakery and cafe, for breakfast and lunch, very authentic french food and baked items. There is a cafe and a bistro around the back...
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The Bread Peddler
222 Capitol Way NBread Peddler is a great french bakery and cafe, for breakfast and lunch, very authentic french food and baked items. There is a cafe and a bistro around the back...
Best pizza in town. Westside location closest, downtown location also good...
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Vics Pizzeria
233 Division St NWBest pizza in town. Westside location closest, downtown location also good...
Dancing Goats® Downtown Olympia
550 Capitol Way Sgreat local coffee, has baked goods also
Sushi House
2000 Black Lake Blvd SWgood sushi and other japanese food, close to here
Anthonys is a chain, but it's very good, and somewhat fancy. Hearthfire Grill is their meat specialty place, and has a great waterfront view. Bar is trendy and busy...
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Anthony's Hearthfire Grill Olympia
1675 Marine Dr NEAnthonys is a chain, but it's very good, and somewhat fancy. Hearthfire Grill is their meat specialty place, and has a great waterfront view. Bar is trendy and busy...
Anthony's is a chain, but has great fish and lots of other great food. Fancy-ish. Has a bar w/ happy hour. Great waterfront location, right down near the Farmers Market.
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Anthony's Homeport Olympia
704 Columbia St NWAnthony's is a chain, but has great fish and lots of other great food. Fancy-ish. Has a bar w/ happy hour. Great waterfront location, right down near the Farmers Market.
One of the best farmers markets on the west coast! Lots of food vendors, veggie stands, crafts, and live music...
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Olympia Farmers Market
One of the best farmers markets on the west coast! Lots of food vendors, veggie stands, crafts, and live music...
The Oly Farmers Market is fabulous, with local produce and crafts for sale, lots of food carts, and a stage where local musicians are often playing. Very lively and fun place to wander around and eat informal breakfast or lunch!
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Olympia Farmers Market
The Oly Farmers Market is fabulous, with local produce and crafts for sale, lots of food carts, and a stage where local musicians are often playing. Very lively and fun place to wander around and eat informal breakfast or lunch!
Starbucks
1301 Cooper Point Rd SWYou know, it's a big beautiful Starbucks, next to Haggen Top Foods grocery
Lemon Grass Restaurant
212 4th Ave WRed Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews
600 Cooper Point Rd SWTacos California Westside Truck
2411 Harrison Avenue NorthwestStack 571 Burger and Whiskey Bar - Olympia
625 Black Lake Boulevard SouthwestPizzeria La Gitana - Olympia
518 Capitol Way SMcMenamins Spar Café
114 4th Ave ESushi House
2000 Black Lake Blvd SWFish Tale Brewpub
515 Jefferson St SEGood food and lots of beer options, a local favorite!
Cascadia Grill
200 4th Ave WAnother local favorite, right in the heart of downtown.
Parks & Nature
Parc Priest Point
2600 East Bay Drive Northeasttrail to beach, picnic and play areas
Great trails, one is around a beaver pond. Very close to here, just up Delphi Rd.
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McLane Creek Nature Trail
McLane Creek Nature TrailGreat trails, one is around a beaver pond. Very close to here, just up Delphi Rd.
One of the largest and oldest National Parks in the country. Hiking, camping, lodges. approx 2 hr drive from Olympia, and worth it!
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Parc national du Mont Rainier
One of the largest and oldest National Parks in the country. Hiking, camping, lodges. approx 2 hr drive from Olympia, and worth it!
Fabulous easy flat hike, up to 5 miles loop; excellent bird watching, wildlife, and info center…:)
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Centre d'accueil du refuge faunique national de Nisqually
100 Brown Farm Rd NEFabulous easy flat hike, up to 5 miles loop; excellent bird watching, wildlife, and info center…:)
My house is located in the foothills of Capital forest, so it’s convenient! Many hiking trails, and drive up to great views…
Big Candy Mountain is here!
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Forêt d'État de Capitol
My house is located in the foothills of Capital forest, so it’s convenient! Many hiking trails, and drive up to great views…
Big Candy Mountain is here!
McLane Creek Nature Trail Pond Loop Trailhead
McLane Creek Nature TrailRalph Monroe Trail
4605 17th Ave NWThere is a paved loop trail around the school (which is a 3 minute drive from here), good for an easy stroll, walk for 20 minutes or follow the path that takes you across Mud Bay Road and links up with the Evergreen Parkway trail to walk for another hour! Biking also allowed on this paved trail.
McLane Elementary School
200 Delphi Rd SWThere is a paved loop trail around the school (which is a 3 minute drive from here), good for an easy stroll, walk for 20 minutes or follow the path that takes you across Mud Bay Road and links up with the Evergreen Parkway trail to walk for another hour! Biking also allowed on this paved trail.
Everything Else
Very unique college, beautiful (if you like concrete buildings..) campus. Lots of activities
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The Evergreen State College
2700 Evergreen Pkwy NWVery unique college, beautiful (if you like concrete buildings..) campus. Lots of activities
For dog lovers…
There is a brand New off-leash dog park opening in September right next to McLane elementary school, just 3 minutes drive from here! Yay!
Off-Leash Dog Park
2420 Hogum Bay Rd NEFor dog lovers…
There is a brand New off-leash dog park opening in September right next to McLane elementary school, just 3 minutes drive from here! Yay!
Sightseeing
The State Capitol grounds are beautiful, lovely to walk around, especially in the spring when the many cherry trees are blooming.
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State Capitol Building [nb] station
The State Capitol grounds are beautiful, lovely to walk around, especially in the spring when the many cherry trees are blooming.
The Evergreen State College
2700 Evergreen Pkwy NWParc national des North Cascades
Parc national du Mont Rainier
Aquarium de Seattle
Essentials, groceries
To Foods , nice grocery store
Haggen
1313 Cooper Point Rd SWOlympia Food Co-op
921 Rogers St NWThe local co-op. there is a larger branch in E. Olympia
Safeway
3215 Harrison Ave NWOlympia Farmers Market Pavilion
700 Capitol Way NorthJay's Farm Stand
4315 Harrison Ave NWVery close, excellent low prices
Shopping
Archibald Sisters
406 Capitol Way Squirky fun stuff
Captain Little
121 5th Ave SEGreat toy store
Capital Mall
625 Black Lake Blvd SWArts & Culture
Washington Center has live entertainment of all sorts: music, ballet, plays, etc. Check website for schedule
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Washington Center for the Performing Arts
512 Washington St SEWashington Center has live entertainment of all sorts: music, ballet, plays, etc. Check website for schedule