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  1. Olympia was incorporated as a town on January 28, 1859, and as a city in 1882. It had a population of 55,605 at the time of the 2020 census, making it the state of Washington's 23rd most populous city. Olympia borders Lacey to the east and Tumwater to the south.

  2. Apr 21, 2024 · Olympia, city, capital of Washington, U.S., seat (1852) of Thurston county, on Budd Inlet and Capitol Lake (at the south end of Puget Sound), at the mouth of the Deschutes River, 29 miles (47 km) southwest of Tacoma. Laid out in 1851 as Smithfield, it became the site of a U.S. customs house and was.

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    • Washington State Capitol Building. The impressive white dome of the Washington Legislative Building is hard to miss when visiting Olympia. Its neoclassical architecture is visible across the city and ranks as the tallest masonry dome in North America.
    • Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge. The Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge is a vast habitat of protected fresh and saltwater marshes, grasslands, and forests for migratory wildlife.
    • Hands on Children's Museum. The Hands On Children's Museum is just north of the downtown historic district, near East Bay Public Plaza. It features eight detailed galleries with numerous interactive displays.
    • Find Something Fresh at the Olympia Farmers Market. The Olympia Farmers Market is a highlight of a visit. The massive pavilion is lined with local produce and goods, and the Market's 40 years of experience showed.
  4. Mar 5, 2020 · $320. per adult. Olympic Peninsula and Forest Tour. 1. Historical Tours.

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    • Tour The State Capitol Grounds And Legislature Building. Admire the historic Legislative building, one of the largest masonry domes in the world. Reaching 287 feet, the dome is iconic to the Olympia skyline.
    • Stroll Brewery Park At Tumwater Falls. Formerly known as Tumwater Falls Park, the Brewery Park at Tumwater Falls is located on the falls of the Deschutes River and is the site of the original Olympia Brewery.
    • Tour Schmidt House. Spend a morning touring the Schmidt House, the 1904 home of the Schmidt family who founded Olympia Brewing. Guided tours are available, as are history talks — either onsite or at your site if within a 1-hour drive.
    • Shop At The Olympia Farmers Market. Enjoy the second-largest farmers market in the state of Washington, home to over 100 vendors. The Olympia Farmers Market is the place to find local goods grown, crafted, produced, and sold by locals.
  5. Welcome to Olympia, Washington & Thurston County From our eclectic arts and music scene to the lush and fertile farmland of the Thurston Bountiful Byway, our makers, craftsmen, and free-spirited people welcome you to come explore the unmatched natural beauty of the South Puget Sound.

  6. May 28. Lantern Lights the Library: The Ape and Bundt Cake. Learn More. Olympia Pet Parade. Discover all the great experiences waiting for you in Olympia & beyond. Discover the charm of downtown Olympia, WA: Explore unique shops, delectable eateries, and a lively arts scene in the heart of South Puget Sound.

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