| a fitness room and a convenience store are both open 24/7. it's also 4 miles from the washington state capitol in downtown. suites add pull-out sofas and wet bars. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. featuring custom-designed beds, the unfussy rooms offer flat-screens, free wi-fi and sitting areas, as well as tea and coffeemakers, minifridges, and microwaves. on a road dotted with evergreen trees, shops and eateries, this understated hotel is less than a mile from i-5. there's an indoor heated saltwater pool and hot tub, and a patio with a fire pit, in addition to coin-operated laundry facilities. freebies include parking, and hot breakfast served in an airy dining room
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport 50 min
Nisqually Red Wind Casino (18 min)
Complex with multiple restaurants, bars, card & table games, keno & slots, plus free concerts. Washington State Parks Headquarters (12 min)
Park, adventure, camping, and outdoor recreation Millersylvania State Park (19 min)
Large camping park on Deep Lake offering boating, fishing & hiking in a preserved old-growth forest. Bigelow House Museum (10 min)
Carpenter Gothic-style home from the 1840s featuring original furnishings & historic artifacts. WET Science Center (10 min)
Hands on activities teaching kids about the water cycle & water's vital impact on life on earth. Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge (10 min)
762-acre protected estuary with trails, an education center, & bird- & whale-watching opportunities. Capitol Lake (11 min)
Artificial lake with a sidewalk for walking & running, plus public parks & an interpretive center. Washington State Capitol Building and Campus (9 min) Yashiro Japanese Garden (6 min)
Humble Japanese garden featuring traditionally manicured greenery, a koi pond & sculpture. Tolmie State Park (16 min)
State park with a beach & saltwater marsh, popular for scuba diving, swimming, fishing & hikes. Brewery Park at Tumwater Falls (formerly Tumwater Falls Park) (10 min)
Riverside nature park on 15 acres with trails, cascades, lawns & a children's play area. Priest Point Park (12 min)
314-acre park with saltwater shoreline, hiking trails, ball courts, a playground & a rose garden. Hands On Children's Museum (10 min)
Center offering participatory exhibits & programs on art & science for kids. Washington State Capitol Building (8 min)
Completed in 1928, this government legislative building sits on 12 acres & offers free guided tours. Percival Landing Park (12 min)
Bayfront public space with a boardwalk, playground, picnic areas & access to nearby restaurants. | 
