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Olympia is the capital of Washington and the major cultural center of the Puget Sound. Public parks abound in Olympia, including the Woodard Bay Natural Resources Conservation Area. This 600-acre park preserves more than five miles of Puget Sound waterfront along Henderson Inlet. Other parks include Percival Landing Park, which offers a boardwalk along Budd Inlet, a playground, picnic areas and a large open space. Olympia also features a loop trail of second-growth forest, a wildlife refuge just outside of town, skate parks, and the Capitol State Forest. The city of Olympia is also a center for fine arts, with a number of theatrical performances at the Capital Playhouse, Olympia Family Theater, and Olympia Little Theater. The Olympia Symphony Orchestra also performs five regular season concerts at the Washington Center. Downtown Olympia is a lively place with art galleries, murals and other public art installations, coffeehouses and restaurants, unique shops, and a nationally-recognized film festival. In April, to honor Earth Day, Olympia is host to one of the regions largest community celebrations - the Procession of the Species celebration. This is held in conjunction with the citys biannual Arts Walk, and structured around an annual Community Art Studio that is free and open to the public. In July 2009, Readers Digest Magazine honored the Procession of the Species with the top spot in its "can't resist" parades and processions list. The city of Olympia is also home to several special events. One of the most popular, the Annual Pet Parade, has been around for more than 80 years, and draws more than 1,000 children and their pets, with prizes given in several categories.

Surrounding areas: Anderson Island, Washington (12.4 mi), Harstine Island, Washington (13.4 mi), Longbranch, Washington (13.6 mi), Shelton, Washington (15.4 mi), Bay Lake, Washington (15.8 mi), Steilacoom, Washington (16.7 mi), Key Peninsula, Washington (18.5 mi)

Olympia Vacation Rentals




Olympia Hotels and Resorts

 
Hotels & Motels
Ameritel Inn - Olympia4520 Martin Way EOlympia, WA (800) 600-6001
Clarion Hotel900 Capital Way SOlympia, WA (360) 352-7200
Extended Stay America1675 Mottman Rd SWOlympia, WA (360) 754-6063
Harbinger Inn1136 E Bay DrOlympia, WA (360) 754-0389
King Oscar Motel8200 Quinault Drive NEOlympia, WA (360) 438-3333
Oakwood Worldwide/olympic Heights300 Kenyon St NWOlympia, WA (800) 557-5506
Phoenix Inn Suites415 Capital Way NOlympia, WA (360) 570-0555
Quality Inn Olympia1211 Quince St SEOlympia, WA (360) 943-4710
Ramada Inn Governor House621 S Capitol WayOlympia, WA (360) 352-7700
Red Lion Hotel Olympia23 Evergreen Park Dr SWOlympia, WA (360) 943-4000
B/W Tumwater Inn5188 Capital BlvdTumwater, WA2.1 mi.(206) 956-1235
Motel 6 #077400 W Lee StTumwater, WA2.8 mi.(206) 754-7320
Candlewood Suites4440 3rd Ave SELacey, WA3.6 mi.(360) 491-1698
Holiday Inn Express Lacey Wa4460 3rd Ave SELacey, WA3.6 mi.(253) 861-9621
Quality Inn & Suties120 College St SELacey, WA3.6 mi.(360) 493-1991
Super 8 Motel112 College St SeLacey, WA3.6 mi.(360) 459-8888
Comfort Inn4700 Park Ctr Ave NELacey, WA3.7 mi.(360) 456-6300
Holiday Inn Express4704 Park CTR Ave NeLacey, WA3.7 mi.(360) 412-1200
Comfort Inn & Conference Center1620 74th Ave SWTumwater, WA4.3 mi.(360) 352-0691
Guesthouse Intl Inn & Suites1600 74TH Ave SWTumwater, WA4.3 mi.(360) 943-5040
Guesthouse Int'l Inn & Suites Dupont1609 Mcneil StDupont, WA12.9 mi.(253) 912-8900
Liberty Inn1400 Wilmington DrDupont, WA13.3 mi.(253) 912-8777
Super 8 Motel Of Shelton2943 Northview CirShelton, WA15.4 mi.(800) 800-8000
Prairie Hotel700 PR Park Ln Box 5210Yelm, WA15.4 mi.(360) 458-8300
Lakewood Motor Inn6125 Motor Ave SWTacoma, WA20.1 mi.(253) 584-2212
Howard Johnson Express Inn4215 Sharondale St SWLakewood, WA20.8 mi.(877) 391-1528
Oakwood World Wide/carriage House8601 27TH St WUniversity Place, WA21.3 mi.(800) 557-5506
Ramada Inn-Tacoma-Lakewood9920 S Tacoma WayLakewood, WA21.5 mi.(253) 588-5241
Motel 6 #3941310 BelmontCentralia, WA21.6 mi.(360) 330-2057
Econo Lodge9325 S Tacoma WayTacoma, WA21.7 mi.(253) 582-7550
Days Inn702 Harrison AveCentralia, WA22.0 mi.(360) 736-2875
Mcmenamins Olympic Club112 N Tower AveCentralia, WA22.4 mi.(360) 736-5164
Travelodge1325 Lakeshore DrCentralia, WA22.6 mi.(360) 736-9344
Best Western Tacoma Inn Copperfields8726 S Hosmer StTacoma, WA22.7 mi.(253) 535-2880
Best Western Tacoma Inn8726 South HosmerTacoma, WA22.7 mi.(800) 305-2880
Comfort Inn Tacoma8620 S Hosmer StTacoma, WA22.7 mi.(253) 538-7998
Crossland8801 S Hosmer StTacoma, WA22.7 mi.(253) 538-9448
Econo Lodge8702 S HosmerTacoma, WA22.7 mi.(253) 535-3100
King Oscar Motel & Convention Center8820 S HosmerTacoma, WA22.7 mi.(253) 539-1153
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites8601 S Hosmer StTacoma, WA22.8 mi.(253) 539-2020

Olympia Weather & Climate

Northwest Washington , near the Puget Sound and San Juan Islands, has a fairly temperate climate. The temperature of the salt water surrounding the islands doesnft vary greatly throughout the seasons, so it helps cool the air surrounding the islands. Northwest Washington experiences frequent cloud cover, fog and drizzle. Misty morning will be followed by partial clearing and occasional showers. An umbrella always comes in handy. Evenings are usually warm with a light ocean breeze. Temperatures range from low 30s in winter to mid 80s in summer. Coastal conditions are generally much more harsh than those in the Puget Sound. @

     Month       High Temp   Low Temp   Rainfall   Ocean Temp 
January 44°F 31°F 7.54 in. -
February 48°F 32°F 6.17 in. -
March 53°F 34°F 5.29 in. -
April 58°F 36°F 3.58 in. -
May 64°F 42°F 2.27 in. -
June 70°F 46°F 1.78 in. -
July 76°F 49°F 0.82 in. -
August 77°F 49°F 1.10 in. -
September 71°F 44°F 2.03 in. -
October 60°F 38°F 4.19 in. -
November 49°F 35°F 8.13 in. -
December 43°F 32°F 7.89 in. -

Olympia Map & Transportation

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The closest airports in the area are the Olympia airport (OLM) located about 4 miles south of Olympia, Sanderson Field (SHN) located approximately 17 miles northwest of Olympia in Shelton, Washington, the Tacoma Narrows airport (TIW) located roughly 21 miles northeast of Olympia in Tacoma, Washington, the Chehalis Centralia airport (CLS) located around 25 miles south of Olympia in Chehalis, Washington, the Bremerton National airport (PWT) located about 32 miles north of Olympia in Bremerton, Washington, the Seattle Tacoma International airport (SEA) located approximately 39 miles northeast of Olympia in Seattle, Washington, Boeing Field King County International airport (BFI) located roughly 44 miles northeast of Olympia in Seattle, Washington, the Renton Municipal airport (RNT) located around 44 miles northeast of Olympia in Renton, Washington, and finally the Bowerman airport (HQM) located about 49 miles west of Olympia in Hoquiam, Washington.

Olympia Attractions

 
Amusement and Theme Parks
Puyallup FairPuyallupWA30.3 mi.
Wild Waves and Enchanted VillageFederal WayWA33.9 mi.
Fun Forest Amusement ParkSeattleWA47.5 mi.
Remlinger FarmsCarnationWA62.5 mi.
 
Water Parks
Wild Waves Water ParkFederal WayWA33.9 mi.
 
Golf Courses
Capitol City Golf ClubOlympiaWA 
Delphi Golf ClubOlympiaWA 
Scott Lake Golf CourseOlympiaWA 
Airport Golf CenterTumwaterWA2.6 mi.
Tumwater Valley Golf ClubTumwaterWA2.6 mi.
Links At Hawks PrairieLaceyWA3.8 mi.
Bayshore Golf ClubSheltonWA14.9 mi.
Lake Limerick Country ClubSheltonWA14.9 mi.
Nisqually Valley Golf CourseYelmWA15.7 mi.
Fort Steilacoom Golf CourseTacomaWA18.6 mi.
Meadow Park Golf CourseTacomaWA21.2 mi.
Classic Golf ClubSpanawayWA22.5 mi.
Centralia Public Golf CourseCentraliaWA22.8 mi.
Alderbrook Golf ClubUnionWA23.3 mi.
Highland Golf CourseCosmopolisWA23.6 mi.
Lake Land Village Golf CourseAllynWA23.9 mi.
Brookdale Golf ClubTacomaWA24.1 mi.
Madrona Links Golf CourseGig HarborWA24.9 mi.
Allenmore Public Golf CourseTacomaWA26.1 mi.
Highlands Golf CourseTacomaWA26.1 mi.
Lake Spanaway Golf CourseTacomaWA26.1 mi.
North Shore Golf ClubTacomaWA26.1 mi.
Pacific Lutheran University Golf CourseTacomaWA26.1 mi.
Newaukum Valley Golf CourseChehalisWA26.3 mi.
Oaksridge Golf CourseElmaWA26.3 mi.
Riverside Golf ClubChehalisWA26.3 mi.
Lake Cushman Golf CourseHoodsportWA27.3 mi.
 
Ski Areas
Cooper SpurPortlandOR105.2 mi.
Mount Hood MeadowsPortlandOR105.2 mi.
 
State Parks
Tolmie State ParkWA7.9 mi. 
Tolmie Underwater State ParkWA8.7 mi. 
Millersylvania State ParkWA8.8 mi. 
Squaxin Island State ParkWA9.1 mi. 
Squaxin Island State ParkWA9.1 mi. 
Penrose Point State ParkWA16.4 mi. 
Jarrell Cove State ParkWA16.7 mi. 
Stretch Point State ParkWA19.9 mi. 
Kopachuck State ParkWA21.7 mi. 
Cutts Island State ParkWA22.0 mi. 
Rigney State ParkWA22.0 mi. 
Twanoh State ParkWA23.2 mi. 
Potlatch State ParkWA25.2 mi. 
Belfair State ParkWA26.4 mi. 
Schafer State ParkWA26.6 mi. 
Hoodsport Trail State ParkWA29.1 mi. 
Dash Point State ParkWA30.1 mi. 
Lake Sylvia State ParkWA32.2 mi. 
Rainbow Falls State ParkWA32.6 mi. 
Lake Cushman State ParkWA33.4 mi. 
 
Museums
Nordic Heritage MuseumSeattleWA47.5 mi.(History)
Washington State Museum of History and IndustrySeattleWA47.5 mi.(History)
Burke Museum of Natural History and CultureSeattleWA47.5 mi.(Multidisciplinary)
University of Washington Fish CollectionSeattleWA47.5 mi.(Science)
Museum of FlightSeattleWA47.5 mi.(Technology)
International Shoah Art MuseumSeattleWA47.5 mi.(Art)
Children's MuseumSeattleWA47.5 mi.(Children's)
Pacific County Historical Society and MuseumSouth BendWA50.0 mi.(History)
Rosalie Whyel Museum of Doll ArtBellevueWA51.4 mi.(Miscellaneous)
 
Zoos and Aquariums
Point Defiance Zoo and AquariumTacomaWA26.1 mi.
Northwest Trek Wildlife ParkEatonvilleWA32.1 mi.
The Seattle AquariumSeattleWA47.5 mi.
Woodland Park Zoological GardensSeattleWA47.5 mi.
Oregon ZooPortlandOR105.2 mi.


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