Located at the picturesque southern tip of the Puget Sound, Olympia is at the halfway point between Seattle and Portland along I-5. Flanked by two incredible National Parks, with dozens of large and small recreation areas right within the city limits and in the surrounding area, Washington’s capitol has seemingly endless outdoor adventures opportunities.
Olympia still has that small town feel with an increasing number of great restaurants and and endless supply of stuff to do in the outdoors. We might not be on any list of popular adventure towns and can’t measure up with the glitzy resort locations, but our infrastructure makes it desirable to raise a family here and our trails are top notch.
Olympia has beautiful parks with incredible trails. Some are easy to reach mere minutes from downtown, others are just a quick drive away and are worth the trip for a midweek run or weekend adventure.
This is your invitation to explore this town and it’s incredible outdoor adventure possibilities.
Charming Bed & Breakfast in a Victorian Mansion, conveniently located in the Olympia Eastside.
Conveniently located close to the freeway, just a few minutes from LBA Park.
Located on the Westside of town overlooking Capitol Lake.
On Columbia St in downtown Olympia. Delicious, incredibly delicious Thai food.
Olympia’s much loved drive through burger joint. Oh, and soft serve ice cream. Perfect stop before the drive home, right on Pacific, close to the freeway!
Located at, well State Ave and Central on the Eastside of Olympia this corner diner serves up the best Juicy Lucy you’ve ever had. Never had one…? Well, that is meant as an invitation.
From handcrafted espresso beverages to on demand pour overs and iced coffee beverages Olympia Coffee with several locations around town is the place to chill and refuel.
Come for the 80’s vibe and New York style slices, stay for the pinball machines and trip down nostalgia lane.
Nothing fuels a pre-race morning better than a handcrafted French pastry. Works also great as an after race reward.
Pub food, well-made beer, Olympia-style. Delicious.
The fantastic 222 Market in downtown offers a cluster of great restaurants all under one roof. Get your baked goods at the Bread Peddler, delicious authentic Mexican fare at Dos Hermanos Mexican Kitchen and the best seafood in town at Chelsea Farms.
Staying a bit longer and wanting to explore of what the city has to offer? We got you covered.
Olympia’s downtown, water, forest, trails, beach, everything is awesome park.
Farmers Markets are always great, and this one’s a good one.
The State Capitol grounds are impressive any day of the year and worth a visit.
Need last minute gear? Visit your friendly neighborhood REI for any trail beta and if you forgot your lube for race day.
