Olympia
United States · WashingtonUS
Capital city of Washington, United States
Olympia is the capital city of the U.S. state of Washington. The population was 55,605 at the 2020 census, while the Olympia metropolitan statistical area has an estimated 300,000 people. Olympia is the county seat of Thurston County and anchors the South Puget Sound region of western Washington, 50 miles (80 km) southwest of Seattle.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 55,605
- Coordinates
- 47.038, -122.901
- Timezone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Elevation
- 29 m
Overview of Olympia
Olympia — a compact city in Washington, United States — is worth a place on your map. It counts about 55,605 residents. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. The local offer centres on culture, nature and nightlife. Season planning starts with its northern-hemisphere location.
Things to do in Olympia
Culture in Olympia
(1)Looking for culture? Olympia has Docks. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Olympia's own activity tags.
Nature in Olympia
(1)Olympia's nature entries include Wildlife. Everything listed here comes from what Olympia is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Nightlife in Olympia
(1)For nightlife, expect Music. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Olympia.
Best time to visit Olympia
The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days.
Getting there & around
Regional links serve Olympia, and the centre does not need a car. Time zone: America/Los_Angeles.
Similar destinations
Places near Olympia that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Olympia known for?
- Olympia, in Washington, United States, is best known for culture, nature and nightlife. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 55,605 residents.
- What can you do in Olympia?
- Recorded activities in Olympia include Docks, Wildlife and Music. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Olympia?
- The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days.
- Where is Olympia located?
- Olympia is located in Washington, United States. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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