Downtown Olympia & The Washington State Capitol
During the Spring time, our state capitol in Olympia is like painted in pink and purple. There are the Cherry blossoms in pink and the petals would fall and color the ground pink! The tiny shrubs of purple azaleas are giving contrast to the gray and dull cement structures and pavements. There's lots to do and see anytime of year in our state's capitol.
attractions & Things to do
- Tour the Capitol Campus including the "Moon Tree" and many other special sites.
- Walk the switchbacks from the Capitol Campus to Capitol Lake.
- Walk around Capitol Lake (1.5 mi). There are many points of interest along the way.
- Enjoy wading and splashing among the circular jets of Heritage Park Fountain.
- Fill your water bottles at the Artesian Well.
- Walk along the nearly one-mile board walk in Perceval Landing, one of three waterfront parks.
- Learn about marine life at the South Sound Estuarium's aquariums with interactive activities and interpretive exhibits.
- "The WET (Water Education Technology) Science Center is a fun, hands-on place to learn all about water – one of our most precious resources."
- Explore East Bay Plaza's Gateway Arch, Plaza Stream, Living Roof, water creatures, wetlands and more.
- Walk along the revitalized East Bay on Budd Inlet.
- Suitable Activities: Urban Adventure
- Seasons: Year-round
- Weather: View weather forecast
- Land Manager: Land Manager Varies
- Parking Permit Required: see Land Manager
- Recommended Party Size: 12
- Maximum Party Size: 30
- Maximum Route/Place Capacity: 30
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- Downtown Olympia
- Washington State Capitol
- Capitol Campus to Capitol Lake
- Capitol Lake
- Heritage Park Fountain
- Artesian Well
- Perceval Landing
- South Sound Estuarium
- WET (Water Education Technology) Science Center
- East Bay Plaza
- East Bay on Budd Inlet
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