Hidden gems: Things to dos in Olympia

Discover the city's hidden treasuresβ€”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 25 places from Things to do category.

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Sound and Vision Living
Home goods store
πŸ‘πŸ‘ I am in LOVE with my new mid-century modern Chevron pattern coffee table from Sound and Vision Living. I walked in and found exactly what I was looking for. A classy, vintage piece that brings the room together and didn't cost a fortune. (I bought it for under $300.) Owners are super nice and helped...
5.00 (25 reviews)
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Korean War Memorial
Memorial park
πŸ‘πŸ‘ Took my father who was in Korea there. It meant a lot to him. It was long over due
5.00 (20 reviews)
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LBA Woods
Park
πŸ‘πŸ‘ These are nice trails through a forest composed mostly of Douglas Fir. A good place for a walk or run!
5.00 (6 reviews)
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Olympia Mill Village Museum
Museum
πŸ‘πŸ‘ Our visit to the Olympia Museum was a real educationional experience for my son and my self. I have visited it several times and each time I saw new exhibits . They have add several outside exhibits and an annex building to futher explain the history of Olympia Villiage. My son learned some thing...
5.00 (5 reviews)
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Squaxin Park Trailhead
Hiking area
πŸ‘πŸ‘ A very pleasant place to hike. Make it as short or as long as you want. . 5 to probably 8 miles pretty easily. Some easy paths, some more treacherous if you want. Not a swimming beach, but very peaceful walk (hiking shoes highly recommended if you do)
4.80 (54 reviews)
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Billy Frank Jr. Park
Park
πŸ‘πŸ‘ The most beautiful morning walk and bird watch.
4.80 (32 reviews)
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Lantern Records
Record store
4.80 (11 reviews)
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Grass Lake Nature Park Trailhead
Park
πŸ‘πŸ‘ Really nice trail, about 1.4 miles. Found 173 frogs! Really fun little trail. recommended. If you take this trailhead I’d recommend that you take a left , it’s just nicer. At a huge turn they have a map to show where you so you know where to go.
4.80 (6 reviews)
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Samarkand Rose Garden
Garden
πŸ‘πŸ‘ Congadulations Jordan & Ellen. The world is yours to explore . Show "BunBun" how great love can be.
4.70 (107 reviews)
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Tivoli Fountain
Fountain
πŸ‘ Beautiful garden and Tivoli fountain at our state capital
4.70 (53 reviews)
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Chehalis - Western Trail Trailhead - 45th Avenue
Hiking area
πŸ‘πŸ‘ One of the best trails in the area.
4.70 (32 reviews)
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West Bay Woods
Nature preserve
πŸ‘πŸ‘ A nice trail through a nice forest. It’s also nesting ground for great blue herons.
4.70 (13 reviews)
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Springwood PARCEL
City park
πŸ‘πŸ‘ Overgrown, but still a lovely place for walk. Trails are well maintained, but the azaleas and rhododendrons are not in the best shape. Hoping the city, and volunteers, will be able to restore some. Not like when the Zabels's owned and maintained it, much more wild and natural now, but still a beau...
4.70 (11 reviews)
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West Central Park
Park
πŸ‘πŸ‘ A fun concert and relaxed happy crowd. Nice park well developed for gatherings
4.60 (118 reviews)
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Old Capitol Building
Historical place
Visitors can explore Washington's original capitol building from 1892, nicknamed "The Castle."
4.60 (65 reviews)
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East Bay Public Plaza
Park
πŸ‘πŸ‘ 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)
Bigelow House Museum, a historic house museum of the Olympia Historical Society image
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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)
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Capital Vision Community Garden
Garden
πŸ‘πŸ‘ A beautiful peaceful lovely garden built with love and serving the community.
4.60 (26 reviews)
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Tugboat Sand Man
Maritime museum
Museum of maritime history set aboard a moored & restored 60-ft. tugboat.
4.60 (17 reviews)
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Beatty Memorial Park
Park
πŸ‘πŸ‘ 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)
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