Guidebook for Olympia

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Guidebook for Olympia

Arts & Culture

Graduation in June, or other times of the year to visit students or attend reunions, workshops, and special events. Very close by, within biking distance. Bus service on main road near studio to TESC.
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The Evergreen State College
2700 Evergreen Pkwy NW
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Graduation in June, or other times of the year to visit students or attend reunions, workshops, and special events. Very close by, within biking distance. Bus service on main road near studio to TESC.
See if they are any events while you'll be staying!
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Washington Center for the Performing Arts
512 Washington St SE
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See if they are any events while you'll be staying!
This house is located in the historic Bigelow neighborhood and the Bigelows were one of the first families to settle in Olympia.
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Bigelow House Museum
918 Glass Ave NE
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This house is located in the historic Bigelow neighborhood and the Bigelows were one of the first families to settle in Olympia.

Food Scene

Their pastries are to die for.
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San Francisco Street Bakery
1320 San Francisco Ave NE
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Their pastries are to die for.
If you're looking for all natural, this is the place!
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Blue Heron Bakery
4419 Harrison Ave NW
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If you're looking for all natural, this is the place!
They are an employee owned cooperative and their jam is the best thing in the world. Long wait times, but it's worth it. Caters to vegans and vegetarians, but also has breakfasts with meat and dairy.
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New Moon Cooperative Cafe
113 4th Ave W
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They are an employee owned cooperative and their jam is the best thing in the world. Long wait times, but it's worth it. Caters to vegans and vegetarians, but also has breakfasts with meat and dairy.
It's a small and hip place located next to the infamous Dumpster Values located in the heart of downtown Olympia. Any espresso drink will wow you.
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Bar Francis
110 Franklin St NE
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It's a small and hip place located next to the infamous Dumpster Values located in the heart of downtown Olympia. Any espresso drink will wow you.
They often win awards for their roasts and their baristas win in espresso making competitions. Hip place downtown.
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Olympia Coffee Roasting
2601 N Proctor St
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They often win awards for their roasts and their baristas win in espresso making competitions. Hip place downtown.
They often win awards for their roasts and their baristas win in espresso making competitions. Hip coffee stand with outdoor seating.
79 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Olympia Coffee Roasting
2601 N Proctor St
79 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
They often win awards for their roasts and their baristas win in espresso making competitions. Hip coffee stand with outdoor seating.
They often win awards for their roasts and their baristas win in espresso making competitions. Hip place uptown.
79 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Olympia Coffee Roasting
2601 N Proctor St
79 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
They often win awards for their roasts and their baristas win in espresso making competitions. Hip place uptown.
Great and maritime atmosphere, family friendly section and water views. Also have kayak and paddleboard rentals.
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Tugboat Annie's
2100 W Bay Dr NW
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Great and maritime atmosphere, family friendly section and water views. Also have kayak and paddleboard rentals.

Drinks & Nightlife

Their beer is good and it's a happening place downtown. Also hosts a great for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner!
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Three Magnets Brewing Co.
600 Franklin St SE
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Their beer is good and it's a happening place downtown. Also hosts a great for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner!
Great variety of beer, cider and mead.
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Skep N Skein
2106 Harrison Ave NW
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Great variety of beer, cider and mead.
Tipsy Whale Mercantile

Parks & Nature

It's got it all, kayak and paddleboard rentals, a market and a public boat launch.
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Boston Harbor Marina
312 73rd Ave NE
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It's got it all, kayak and paddleboard rentals, a market and a public boat launch.
Walk along the beach and trails at The Evergreen State College.
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The Evergreen State College
2700 Evergreen Pkwy NW
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Walk along the beach and trails at The Evergreen State College.
Best beach in town.
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Burfoot Park
6927 Boston Harbor Rd NE
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Best beach in town.

Essentials

Great co-op!
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Olympia Food Co-op
921 Rogers St NW
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Great co-op!
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Westside Laundry
2103 Harrison Ave NW
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Big and great grocery store.
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Haggen
1313 Cooper Point Rd SW
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Big and great grocery store.
Just up the road (turn right at the light if coming from the studio). Good if you run out of milk, beer, wine or ice cream. They've got you covered.
Texaco
3210 Cooper Point Rd NW
Just up the road (turn right at the light if coming from the studio). Good if you run out of milk, beer, wine or ice cream. They've got you covered.

Shopping

They have great taste! It's got a nice variety of cookbooks, dishware, jewelry, cards and journals. Great for gifts.
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Compass Rose
416 Capitol Way S
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They have great taste! It's got a nice variety of cookbooks, dishware, jewelry, cards and journals. Great for gifts.
A hip vintage/retro/used clothing store downtown Olympia.
Dumpster Values
302 4th Ave E
A hip vintage/retro/used clothing store downtown Olympia.

Entertainment & Activities

Get a tour of the Washington State Capitol or just go in and check it out. There are lots of memorials and special sites on the campus to check out.
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Washington State Capitol Building
416 Sid Snyder Avenue Southwest
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Get a tour of the Washington State Capitol or just go in and check it out. There are lots of memorials and special sites on the campus to check out.
Bowling Alley!
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Westside Lanes
2200 Garfield Ave NW
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Bowling Alley!
Run by the Olympia Film Society, they show indie flicks and not anything mainstream.
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Capitol Theater
206 5th Ave SE
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Run by the Olympia Film Society, they show indie flicks and not anything mainstream.