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Things to see in Olympia, Washington (United States): 24 places and when to go
Olympia, Washington is a city in United States with around 157,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 24 places in and around it, mainly Nature (17), Wildlife (6), Food and drink (4). The best known are Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge, Larch Mountain and Baird Cove. The best time to come is April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 15 h 40 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 19. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 47.038, -122.8994
- Population
- About 157,000
- Places
- 24 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (17) · Wildlife (6) · Food and drink (4) · History (2) · Mountains (1) · Architecture (1)
- Best time
- April to October.
- Also possible
- November to March.
- Nearest airport
- SFO San Francisco, 1,049 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Larch Mountain, at 774 m.
What to see in Olympia, Washington
The places in and around Olympia, Washington, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife RefugeFederal wildlife refuge in the Nisqually River estuary, Washington, United States16 km
- Larch MountainMountain in Washington, United States of America19 km
- Baird CoveBay of Puget Sound in Thurston County, Washington state, United States of America15 km
- Budd InletInlet at the southern end of Puget Sound in Thurston County, Washington, United States7.3 km
- Burns CoveBay of Totten Inlet in Thurston County, Washington state, United States of America13 km
- Dofflemyer Point LightLighthouse in Washington, United States11 km
- Oakland BayBay at the head of Hammersley Inlet in Mason County, Washington state, United States of America25 km
- Eld InletInlet at the southern end of Puget Sound in Thurston County, Washington state, United States of America8.2 km
- Frye CoveBay of Eld Inlet in Thurston County, Washington state, United States of America9.9 km
- Hogum BayBay of Puget Sound in Thurston County, Washington state, United States of America14 km
- Jarrell Cove State ParkState park in Washington State, USA27 km
- Little Skookum InletInlet to southern Puget Sound in Mason County, Washington state, United States of America16 km
- McMicken Island State ParkState park in Mason County, Washington, USA24 km
- Mima Mounds Natural Area PreserveNatural area in Thurston County, Washington state, United States of America19 km
- Old Capitol BuildingState capitol of Washington (1905-1928)549 m
- Olympic Flight MuseumAviation museum in Tumwater, WA6.9 km
- Oyster BayBay of Puget Sound in Mason and Thurston counties, Washington state, United States of America15 km
- Tolmie State ParkState park in Washington State, United States13 km
- Totten InletInlet to Puget Sound in Mason and Thurston counties, Washington state, United States of America14 km
- Nisqually Wildlife AreaState wildlife area in Thurston County, Washington, United States15 km
- 3 Magnets Brewing Co.Brewery568 m
- Chapman Cider CoBrewery7.5 km
- Rainwater Brewing CoBrewery3.0 km
- Triceratops Brewing CompanyBrewery7.6 km
When to go to Olympia, Washington
The best time to visit Olympia, Washington is April to October; also possible: November to March. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible8:42
- FebPossible10:03
- MarPossible11:36
- AprBest time13:22
- MayBest time14:51
- JunBest time15:40
- JulBest time15:20
- AugBest time14:02
- SepBest time12:19
- OctBest time10:36
- NovPossible9:05
- DecPossible8:19
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 40 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 19. In April, 24 of the 24 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Olympia, Washington
The nearest main airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO, San Francisco), 1,049 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Tacoma, Washington36 places35 km
- Hoodsport5 places44 km
- Bremerton, Washington36 places63 km
- Aberdeen, Washington9 places70 km
- Seattle96 places73 km
- Redmond9 places75 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Olympia, Washington?
The best known: Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge, Larch Mountain, Baird Cove, Budd Inlet, Burns Cove. In all, 24 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Olympia, Washington?
April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 15 h 40 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 19.
How do you get to Olympia, Washington?
The nearest main airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO), 1,049 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Olympia, Washington as the destination and these 24 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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