Olympia WA USA
Olympia is the state capital of Washington state. Olympia is home to exquisite historical architecture. There are many tourist attractions to enjoy both indoor and outdoor. Priest Point Park is a favorite and a 314-acre nature reserve. Within Priest Point, take an easy hike around Ellis Cove trail, a 2.4 KM loop trail with beautiful native wildflowers and plants which are best enjoyed late spring to late summer. Other easy hikes near Olympia are Garfield Ravine Trail, Woodard Bay Trail, Capitol Lake Trail, McLane School Forest Trail, and Evergreen Beach Trail are just some of the many opportunities to enjoy nature in Olympia.
If traveling with children and it is a rainy day, enjoy nature indoors at:
The Puget Sound Estuarium
309 State Ave Olympia WA 98507
Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium.
5400 N Pearl St.
Tacoma WA 98407