Olympia and Western Washington; The Guidebook!

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Olympia and Western Washington; The Guidebook!

Food Scene

Bread Peddler is a great french bakery and cafe, for breakfast and lunch, very authentic french food and baked items. There is a cafe and a bistro around the back...
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The Bread Peddler
222 Capitol Way N
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Bread Peddler is a great french bakery and cafe, for breakfast and lunch, very authentic french food and baked items. There is a cafe and a bistro around the back...
Best pizza in town. Westside location closest, downtown location also good...
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Vics Pizzeria
233 Division St NW
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Best pizza in town. Westside location closest, downtown location also good...
great local coffee, has baked goods also
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Dancing Goats® Downtown Olympia
550 Capitol Way S
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great local coffee, has baked goods also
good sushi and other japanese food, close to here
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Sushi House
2000 Black Lake Blvd SW
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good sushi and other japanese food, close to here
Anthonys is a chain, but it's very good, and somewhat fancy. Hearthfire Grill is their meat specialty place, and has a great waterfront view. Bar is trendy and busy...
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Anthony's Hearthfire Grill Olympia
1675 Marine Dr NE
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Anthonys is a chain, but it's very good, and somewhat fancy. Hearthfire Grill is their meat specialty place, and has a great waterfront view. Bar is trendy and busy...
Anthony's is a chain, but has great fish and lots of other great food. Fancy-ish. Has a bar w/ happy hour. Great waterfront location, right down near the Farmers Market.
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Anthony's Homeport Olympia
704 Columbia St NW
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Anthony's is a chain, but has great fish and lots of other great food. Fancy-ish. Has a bar w/ happy hour. Great waterfront location, right down near the Farmers Market.
One of the best farmers markets on the west coast! Lots of food vendors, veggie stands, crafts, and live music...
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Olympia Farmers Market
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One of the best farmers markets on the west coast! Lots of food vendors, veggie stands, crafts, and live music...
The Oly Farmers Market is fabulous, with local produce and crafts for sale, lots of food carts, and a stage where local musicians are often playing. Very lively and fun place to wander around and eat informal breakfast or lunch!
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Olympia Farmers Market
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The Oly Farmers Market is fabulous, with local produce and crafts for sale, lots of food carts, and a stage where local musicians are often playing. Very lively and fun place to wander around and eat informal breakfast or lunch!
You know, it's a big beautiful Starbucks, next to Haggen Top Foods grocery
Starbucks
1301 Cooper Point Rd SW
You know, it's a big beautiful Starbucks, next to Haggen Top Foods grocery
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Lemon Grass Restaurant
212 4th Ave W
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Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews
600 Cooper Point Rd SW
Tacos California Westside Truck
2411 Harrison Avenue Northwest
Stack 571 Burger and Whiskey Bar - Olympia
625 Black Lake Boulevard Southwest
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Pizzeria La Gitana - Olympia
518 Capitol Way S
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McMenamins Spar Café
114 4th Ave E
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Sushi House
2000 Black Lake Blvd SW
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Good food and lots of beer options, a local favorite!
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Fish Tale Brewpub
515 Jefferson St SE
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Good food and lots of beer options, a local favorite!
Another local favorite, right in the heart of downtown.
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Cascadia Grill
200 4th Ave W
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Another local favorite, right in the heart of downtown.

Parks & Nature

trail to beach, picnic and play areas
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Парк Прест Пойнт
2600 East Bay Drive Northeast
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trail to beach, picnic and play areas
Great trails, one is around a beaver pond. Very close to here, just up Delphi Rd.
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McLane Creek Nature Trail
McLane Creek Nature Trail
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Great trails, one is around a beaver pond. Very close to here, just up Delphi Rd.
One of the largest and oldest National Parks in the country. Hiking, camping, lodges. approx 2 hr drive from Olympia, and worth it!
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Mount Rainier National Park
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One of the largest and oldest National Parks in the country. Hiking, camping, lodges. approx 2 hr drive from Olympia, and worth it!
Fabulous easy flat hike, up to 5 miles loop; excellent bird watching, wildlife, and info center…:)
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Центр посетителей национального заповедника дикой природы Нискуолли
100 Brown Farm Rd NE
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Fabulous easy flat hike, up to 5 miles loop; excellent bird watching, wildlife, and info center…:)
My house is located in the foothills of Capital forest, so it’s convenient! Many hiking trails, and drive up to great views… Big Candy Mountain is here!
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Государственный лесной массив Капитолия
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My house is located in the foothills of Capital forest, so it’s convenient! Many hiking trails, and drive up to great views… Big Candy Mountain is here!
McLane Creek Nature Trail Pond Loop Trailhead
McLane Creek Nature Trail
Ralph Monroe Trail
4605 17th Ave NW
There is a paved loop trail around the school (which is a 3 minute drive from here), good for an easy stroll, walk for 20 minutes or follow the path that takes you across Mud Bay Road and links up with the Evergreen Parkway trail to walk for another hour! Biking also allowed on this paved trail.
McLane Elementary School
200 Delphi Rd SW
There is a paved loop trail around the school (which is a 3 minute drive from here), good for an easy stroll, walk for 20 minutes or follow the path that takes you across Mud Bay Road and links up with the Evergreen Parkway trail to walk for another hour! Biking also allowed on this paved trail.

Everything Else

Very unique college, beautiful (if you like concrete buildings..) campus. Lots of activities
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The Evergreen State College
2700 Evergreen Pkwy NW
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Very unique college, beautiful (if you like concrete buildings..) campus. Lots of activities
For dog lovers… There is a brand New off-leash dog park opening in September right next to McLane elementary school, just 3 minutes drive from here! Yay!
Off-Leash Dog Park
2420 Hogum Bay Rd NE
For dog lovers… There is a brand New off-leash dog park opening in September right next to McLane elementary school, just 3 minutes drive from here! Yay!

Sightseeing

The State Capitol grounds are beautiful, lovely to walk around, especially in the spring when the many cherry trees are blooming.
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State Capitol Building [nb] station
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The State Capitol grounds are beautiful, lovely to walk around, especially in the spring when the many cherry trees are blooming.
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The Evergreen State College
2700 Evergreen Pkwy NW
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Национальный парк Северные Каскады
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Mount Rainier National Park
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Сиэтлский аквариум
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Essentials, groceries

To Foods , nice grocery store
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Haggen
1313 Cooper Point Rd SW
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The local co-op. there is a larger branch in E. Olympia
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Olympia Food Co-op
921 Rogers St NW
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The local co-op. there is a larger branch in E. Olympia
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Safeway
3215 Harrison Ave NW
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Olympia Farmers Market Pavilion
700 Capitol Way North
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Very close, excellent low prices
Jay's Farm Stand
4315 Harrison Ave NW
Very close, excellent low prices

Shopping

quirky fun stuff
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Archibald Sisters
406 Capitol Way S
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quirky fun stuff
Great toy store
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Captain Little
121 5th Ave SE
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Great toy store
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Capital Mall
625 Black Lake Blvd SW
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Arts & Culture

Washington Center has live entertainment of all sorts: music, ballet, plays, etc. Check website for schedule
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Washington Center for the Performing Arts
512 Washington St SE
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Washington Center has live entertainment of all sorts: music, ballet, plays, etc. Check website for schedule