| there's also an on-site day spa (fee) and a lounge with a tv, fireplace and games. set in an 1887 queen anne-style house in a residential neighborhood, this refined b&b is 1 mile from downtown olympia and 25 miles to capitol state forest. check-in time: 4:00 pm. the 4 elegant rooms are individually furnished and all have private bathrooms, free wi-fi, cd players and work desks. one room adds a 4-poster bed and a whirlpool tub. a 3-course breakfast is served in the polished dining room
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport 54 min
Washington State Capitol Building (6 min)
Completed in 1928, this government legislative building sits on 12 acres & offers free guided tours. Hands On Children's Museum (5 min)
Center offering participatory exhibits & programs on art & science for kids. Yashiro Japanese Garden (11 min)
Humble Japanese garden featuring traditionally manicured greenery, a koi pond & sculpture. Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge (14 min)
762-acre protected estuary with trails, an education center, & bird- & whale-watching opportunities. Washington State Capitol Building and Campus (6 min) Priest Point Park (6 min)
314-acre park with saltwater shoreline, hiking trails, ball courts, a playground & a rose garden. Washington State Parks Headquarters (10 min)
Park, adventure, camping, and outdoor recreation Capitol Lake (7 min)
Artificial lake with a sidewalk for walking & running, plus public parks & an interpretive center. Little Creek Casino (20 min)
Sprawling casino resort with relaxed lodging, dining & entertainment, plus a spa & golf course. Percival Landing Park (7 min)
Bayfront public space with a boardwalk, playground, picnic areas & access to nearby restaurants. WET Science Center (5 min)
Hands on activities teaching kids about the water cycle & water's vital impact on life on earth. Brewery Park at Tumwater Falls (formerly Tumwater Falls Park) (8 min)
Riverside nature park on 15 acres with trails, cascades, lawns & a children's play area. Bigelow House Museum (5 min)
Carpenter Gothic-style home from the 1840s featuring original furnishings & historic artifacts. Tolmie State Park (20 min)
State park with a beach & saltwater marsh, popular for scuba diving, swimming, fishing & hikes. Millersylvania State Park (17 min)
Large camping park on Deep Lake offering boating, fishing & hiking in a preserved old-growth forest. | 
