Things to Do in Olympia WA
Looking for things to do in Olympia WA but don't know where to start? Here are some ideas that will not only open your eyes to the beauty of Olympia, but they are totally free!
The shining sun and bright blue skies these last few days have been a sight for sore eyes here in Olympia. While it feels like April, the bare trees and flowerless beds serve as a reminder that we are still very much in February. Being that we are in Western Washington, there is no predicting how long this stretch of seemingly tropical weather will last. So, be sure to find a reason to get out and enjoy it while you can!
I was fortunate enough to receive a call on one of my listings today, which gave me a great excuse to get up from my desk and go cruise around town for awhile after showing the house. My showing was in the South Capitol neighborhood at a little craftsman home on Capitol Way. After we got done at the house, I decided to walk around the neighborhood a bit and admire the variety of architectural styles from eras past. It really is an eclectic mix of craftsman, victorian, cape cod, colonial, and other traditional styles. Some homes are massive and immediately draw your attention while others are more modest and unassuming. This very variety is one of the reasons the South Capitol neighborhood of Olympia is possibly the most highly sought after part of town. Sales in this neighborhood are infrequent, with many people deciding to stay well beyond average time spans for occupancy. The proximity to practically EVERYTHING is probably the most appealing aspect of life in the South Capitol neighborhood. You are a short walk/bike ride/or bus ride away from the Capitol Dome and Campus, downtown shopping, and the trails and park surrounding Capitol Lake. Not to mention being just a few blocks away from I-5 access. Next sunny day, maybe tomorrow, treat yourself to a tour of this cheery neighborhood.
When the next sunny day does present itself, if you are looking for things to do in Olympia WA, make sure you also venture downtown to explore. The city is vibrant on sunny days like this and people seem to be out and 
about by the busload. As I was leaving my showing and driving down Capitol Way toward downtown Olympia I was awestruck by the way the Olympic Mountains seemed to be glowing on the horizon. I decided that I would make the most of my small window of free time and go for a walk at Percival Landing, where I could see the mountains more clearly, breathe in the salty Puget Sound air and stare at the beauty of the sunlight dancing off the water. I definitely wasn't alone, as many Olympians know that a sunny February day is something to be celebrated.
There are plenty of things to do in Olympia WA for free on a sunny day like today. You can walk the trails around Capitol Lake, peruse the storefronts downtown, sip some coffee and people watch at Sylvester Park, stroll along the boardwalk at Percival Landing, or sit around the Heritage Park Fountain.
I think the only thing that would have made my brief break from work even better is if I would have had time to stop at Budd Bay Cafe for their Veggie Tacos or maybe their blackened salmon....but I digress.
What I'm really trying to say is that just when the dead of winter seems unwilling to release its grip, a sunny day like today pops in to remind me of all the things to do in Olympia WA and just how beautiful our city is. I think today will keep me going, even if I have to wait until April for the next chance to enjoy a clear blue sky.
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