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At the southernmost end of Puget Sound, Olympia is the capital of Washington and a pleasant little city, though aside from the state capitol building and a few parks, it has little of interest to attract visitors. The city clings to the shores of Budd Inlet's twin bays and is further divided by Capitol Lake, above which, on a high bluff, stands the capitol building. Olympia boasts a fairly lively downtown and an attractive waterfront, but, despite the political importance of being the state capital, still has the air of a small town. The downtown is compact and low-rise, and when the legislature isn't in session, the city can be downright ghostly. Keeping things alive, however, are the students of Evergreen State College, a very progressive liberal arts college.
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Phoenix Inn Suites Olympia
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Best Western Wesley Inn of Gig Harbor
6575 Kimball Drive
Gig Harbor, WA 98335-1227 Map Distance: 24.3 mi. (from destination center) Hotel Class:
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Inn at Saltar's Point
68 Jackson Street
Steilacoom, WA Map Distance: 16.1 mi. (from destination center) Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated
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AttractionsPoint Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
5400 N. Pearl St
Tacoma, Washington Distance: 25.7 mi. (from destination center) Description: The focus at this unusual combination zoo and aquarium is generally on the wildlife of Pacific... Read More
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Grays Harbor National Wildlife Refuge
100 Brown Farm Rd.
Olympia, Washington 98516 Distance: 8.8 mi. (from destination center) Description: Established in 1990, Grays Harbor National Wildlife Refuge spans 1,500 acres of marsh, mudflats,... Read More
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Kopachuck State Park
Gig Harbor, Washington
Distance: 21.2 mi. (from destination center) Description: Kopachuck State Park is a 109-acre marine and camping park with 5,600 feet of saltwater shoreline.... Read More
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Olympia Vacation RentalsVacation Rental Property in Olympia WA
Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 2 Sleeps: 2
Amenities: Fireplace, Hot Tub, Oceanfront, Towels, Wireless Internet Access
Puget View Cottage---Olympia/Tacoma
Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1 Sleeps: 4
Amenities: BBQ, Cable/Satellite TV, Internet Access, Kitchenette, Microwave, Non-Smoking, Phone, Refrigerator, Restaurant, Stereo, Utensils
The Lodge at Long Lake
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 4 Sleeps: 8
Amenities: BBQ, Fireplace, Full kitchen, Garage, Hot Tub, Jacuzzi, Linens, Non-Smoking, Pets OK, Towels
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