Hidden gems - Tourist attractions in Olympia, United States not to miss (Updated March, 2024)

Hidden gems: Tourist attractions in Olympia

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Olympia. This list contains 15 places from Tourist attraction category.

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Metal Cattle Sculptures

Tourist attraction

👍👍 Some excellent rusty cows.

5.00 (6 reviews) (~7.49 km from centre)

Tumwater Falls

Tourist attraction

👍👍 Absolutely loved this park. If you like waterfalls this is worth a stop. There are several waterfalls throughout the park. The ones near the parking lot are great but if you follow the path down and around you'll see all types of water trickling down the rocks and when you get to the very back and w...

4.90 (80 reviews) (~3.46 km from centre)

EpicLights Christmas Lights Show

Tourist attraction

4.90 (17 reviews) (~7.3 km from centre)

West Central Park

Park

👍👍 A fun concert and relaxed happy crowd. Nice park well developed for gatherings

4.60 (119 reviews) (~2.32 km from centre)

Old Capitol Building

Historical place

Visitors can explore Washington's original capitol building from 1892, nicknamed "The Castle."

4.60 (68 reviews) (~0.42 km from centre)

East Bay Public Plaza

Park

👍👍 This place is awesome! Perfect for toddlers on a hot day. Feels like being at a real stream, without any of the danger! There’s even bathrooms nearby, and a security guard who walks the perimeter. The way it’s landscaped, you really don’t feel like you’re in the middle of the city. And right next do...

4.60 (54 reviews) (~0.3 km from centre)

Bigelow House Museum, a historic house museum of the Olympia Historical Society

History museum

Carpenter Gothic-style home from the 1840s featuring original furnishings & historic artifacts.

4.60 (31 reviews) (~0.61 km from centre)

Beatty Memorial Park

Park

👍👍 Beatty Memorial Park is a crack in the sidewalk in front of Bucks on 5th Avenue. It is possibly the worlds smallest park. Anne Buck is the owner operator and has been since 1973. The selection of spices is huge and fresh. Just go in, open a jar and take a whiff makes the visit worth it. If they don...

4.60 (16 reviews) (~0.39 km from centre)

Avonlea Park

Park

5.4-acre park housing a picnic shelter, BBQs & playgrounds, plus a basketball court & an open field.

4.50 (146 reviews) (~6.14 km from centre)

Tumwater Hill Park

Park

👍👍 Beautiful forest with soft, wide path. Our 1st visit, so we stuck with the main path, entered right next to the fenced ballfield, walked all the way down the hill and back up. It's pretty steep in spots (for an older person from the Texas flatlands) but totally manageable. We'll return to explore th...

4.50 (110 reviews) (~3.94 km from centre)