Best places in Thurston County

Discover the best places in Thurston County, curated using our unique algorithm blending 'Top Rated' and 'Most Reviewed' establishments. Uncover the city's gems and must-visit locales for an unforgettable experience. Please note that certain places categories are intentionally excluded to ensure a refined selection. Ratings are based from 119 places in the city.

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Van's Burger
Hamburger restaurant
πŸ‘πŸ‘ One of the juiciest burgers I've had! Super delicious food with shakes and other sides. Wish they were open more but this place is a must for any burger lover!
$ $$$
4.80 (897 reviews)
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Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge
Nature preserve
762-acre protected estuary with trails, an education center, & bird- & whale-watching opportunities.
4.70 (3.9K reviews)
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Tolmie State Park
State park
State park with a beach & saltwater marsh, popular for scuba diving, swimming, fishing & hikes.
4.70 (1.3K reviews)
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Curry Corner
Indian restaurant
Tucked-away Indian spot serving curries, tandooris & more in simple surrounds.
$$ $$
4.70 (1K reviews)
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Burfoot Park
Park
Beachfront park on 50 acres offering a playground & picnic shelters, plus city & mountain vistas.
4.70 (910 reviews)
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Woodard Bay Conservation Area
Nature preserve
πŸ‘πŸ‘ Beautiful! Stunning! Read the signs, lots of info about stuff! Who knew?! A female bat can eat 600 insects in an hour. Can you imagine if we didn’t have bats? WHOA! Also saw 30 plus herein (blue) sunbathing all casual like. Check it out or don’t.
4.70 (628 reviews)
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Millersylvania State Park
State park
Large camping park on Deep Lake offering boating, fishing & hiking in a preserved old-growth forest.
4.60 (2.3K reviews)
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Bacco Trattoria Italiana
Italian restaurant
πŸ‘ Great food. Heard about this place from an acquaintance, and he explained it to a tee. Make a reservation, we knew this before hand and it was super easy we showed up and were seated right away. My wife is currently 7 months pregnant so we decided not go with any of the amazing sounding and extensiv...
4.80 (322 reviews)
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Capitol State Forest
Park
Working forest & recreation area for camping, hiking, hunting, horse-riding & off-road vehicles.
4.60 (1.7K reviews)
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Medicine Creek Cafe
American restaurant
πŸ‘πŸ‘ Had a co worker from lacey area telling us about this place...so my boss and I were near his way and decided to check it out. Glad we did...massive chicken fried steak ... Got the Mt. Tahoma and ate the whole plate...fresh made biscuits...3 eggs..hashbrowns...hot chocolate... I must say I am comple...
$$ $$
4.50 (1.3K reviews)
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Four Cedars Trail @ Tolmie State Park
Hiking area
πŸ‘πŸ‘ I liked the up and down terrain of the trail and the education it provides about trees along the way. I just finished the trail as the tide was coming in and the sun was setting . I recommend wearing good shoes for hiking this trail.
4.70 (281 reviews)
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Buzz's Bar & Grill
Bar & grill
πŸ‘ Very attentive, friendly staff. All were wearing masks although some left their nose uncovered. Great selection of food, full bar, and micros on draft. Outdoor space with nice view of Mud Bay. Shuffleboard table inside.
$ $$$
4.50 (1.1K reviews)
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Hillbilly Beans
Coffee shop
πŸ‘πŸ‘ The two young ladies working the stand were slammed busy. They were still polite kept the customers moving through and got our order correct. The coffee, Italian sodas, and hot chocolate were all good. The design of the stand itself is worth stopping by to check out!
$ $$$
4.90 (153 reviews)
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South Bay Coffee Company
Coffee shop
πŸ‘πŸ‘ This place isn’t just the cutest little coffee shop close to home. It’s the tastiest coffee in town! The girls that work this shop have always been on point! Chatting with you about your day while they make you coffee. Exactly how coffee shops should be. πŸ™Œ The only thing that could make a coffee...
$$ $$
4.80 (177 reviews)
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Old Hwy 99 Company Bar & Grill
Bar & grill
πŸ‘πŸ‘ I've been twice recently. I like the way they make salmon.
$$ $$
4.50 (690 reviews)
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Kozy's South Bay In & Out
Hamburger restaurant
πŸ‘πŸ‘ Our favorite burger joint in Lacey and Olympia. Always quick service with a smile. The fries are crispy and hot every time we order them. The onion rings are crunchy, hot, and fresh. The South Bay Sauce is great on your burger and as a dipping sauce. The burgers are great. A juicy patty with all kin...
$$ $$
4.70 (225 reviews)
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McLane Creek Nature Trail Pond Loop Trailhead
Hiking area
Dogs allowed
4.70 (220 reviews)
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Monarch Sculpture Park and Art Center
Art center
πŸ‘πŸ‘ Great sculpture park to walk through, with multiple easy ways to drive or bike to get to it. Strollers can go on the path with some maneuvering, but not ADA accessible through the whole park. No public bathrooms, but there is a port a potty on the Chehalis Western Trail. I recommend bringing your ow...
4.60 (318 reviews)
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Friendly Grove Park
Park
πŸ‘πŸ‘ Very nice and well-kept park with fantastic playground design. Multiple walking paths and even a smaller baseball field with a backstop. Awesome design on the playground even includes a hotwheel track on one of the toys. So next time your full terror-mode, demanding, and angry toddler insist on taki...
4.60 (313 reviews)
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Wolf Haven International
Animal protection organization
πŸ‘ I've been here twice with my family, most recently July 2018. Be advised that you must reserve a tour beforehand. Also, I don't recommend visiting this place during the hottest time of the year, because the wolves will understandably stay in the shade, minimizing the chances of getting a good view...
4.60 (305 reviews)
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