Pamela's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Olympia
The Capitol does free daily visits every hour.
Food scene
Everything is homemade and run by a husband and wife. The “Hot Oly” is one of our favorites!
7 locals recommend
5th on 4th Sandwiches and More
926 4th Ave EEverything is homemade and run by a husband and wife. The “Hot Oly” is one of our favorites!
Great seafood and locally sourced and owned. More upscale with great cocktails!
37 locals recommend
Chelsea Farms Oyster Bar
222 Capitol Way NGreat seafood and locally sourced and owned. More upscale with great cocktails!
Neighborhoods
Great farmers market, local breweries and coffee roasters. 6 miles to Red Wind casino. 5 miles from Medicine Creek winery. 3 miles to lavender farm. Nisqually wildlife refuge is a must see. Watershed park is a temperate rainforest with great hiking only 4 miles from our location. Mt. Rainier, Mt. St. Helens and Olympic National park are all day trips.
23 locals recommend
Olympia
Great farmers market, local breweries and coffee roasters. 6 miles to Red Wind casino. 5 miles from Medicine Creek winery. 3 miles to lavender farm. Nisqually wildlife refuge is a must see. Watershed park is a temperate rainforest with great hiking only 4 miles from our location. Mt. Rainier, Mt. St. Helens and Olympic National park are all day trips.
Traveler advice
Getting around
We are one mile from the Amtrak station Centennial station
Can get into Seattle and Portland on the train while leaving your car.