Marsha Bhatt Realtor Olympia WA Area Info

Olympia Olympia is the Capitol of Washington State and is located at the tip of the Puget Sound about 60 miles south of Seattle. The scenery is beautiful where the mountains of the Pacific Northwest meet the beauty of the sea. Local sites and attractions provide a wide selection of cultural and recreational opportunities. Percival Landing Waterfront Park has a growing collection of outdoor public arts and historic interpretive sites. Priest Point Park and Watershed Park are just a few of the parks available to the public. Historic commercial and residential districts with walking tours, home tours and historic markers abound. The Olympia Farmers Market is also a popular regional draw for much of the year. The State Capitol Campus is the area’s largest attraction bringing in over 500,000 visitors annually to visit the Legislature, tour the stately buildings, grounds, gardens, and monumental art. Whether you are looking for a cabin in the mountains or a house on the water, Olympia’s diverse housing offers something for everyone. There are also many opportunities for a host of other outdoor activities, including golf, rock climbing, hiking, camping, backpacking, kayaking and more! To find out more visit the City of Olympia’s website: www.ci.olympia.wa.us Community Schools The school districts in South Puget Sound offer a supportive environment, which promotes student growth and achievement of the highest standards. For more information about K-12 and nearby colleges and Universities visit: www.olympiawa.gov/community/about/schools
HIKING & PARKS Tolmie State Park Priest Point Park Nisqually Nat'l Wildlife Reserve Garfield Nature Trail Burfoot Park GOLF COURSES Capitol City Golf Course - Public Tumwater Valley Golf Course - Public Nisqually Valley Golf Course - Public Merriwood Golf Course - Public Indian Summer Golf & Country Club - Private Olympia Golf & Country Club - Private SKIING Crystal Mountain Snoqualmie Pass Stevens Pass White Pass LAKES & BOATING Summit Lake Black Lake Long Lake Hicks Lake Puget Sound PLACES TO VISIT Farmer's Market WA Center for the Performing Arts Wolf Haven Capitol Lake Percival Landing Tour FESTIVALS Christmas Island (in December) Capital Food & Wine Festival Lacey Spring Fun Fair (in April) During the Summer: Thurston County Fair, Tenino Oregon Trail Days, Yelm Prairie Days, Music in the Park, Children's Pet Parade, Wooden Boat Festival Octoberfest (in October) Harbor Days (in September)

COMMUNITY SCHOOLS (K-12) North Thurston School District Olympic School District Tumwater School District Yelm School District American School Directory (Private Schools) St. Michael School (College) Evergreen State College Saint Martin's College South Puget Sound Comm. College

GOVERNMENT City of Lacey City of Olympia City of Tumwater Port of Olympia Washington State Tax Forms US Postal Service Department of Licensing

TOURISM AND TRAVEL Washington State Parks Washington Tourism Amtrak
ECONOMIC Economic Development Council of Thurston County Thurston Co. Chamber of Commerce Lacey Chamber of Commerce Yelm Chamber of Commerce Thurston Co. Regional Planning Dept.

MEDIA The Olympian Newspaper Thurston Community TV The Business Examiner
ENTERTAINMENT Farmers Market Hands On Childrens Museum Harlequin Productions Lake Fair Wolf Haven Olympia Yacht ClubWashington State Historical Society

OUTDOOR SPORTS Boating in Washington Crystal Mountain Skiing Snoqualmie Skiing Stevens Pass Skiing White Pass Skiing