Best 20 things to do in Olympia, WA

Paddle Budd Bay with a guide and watch for harbor seals and shorebirds

Paddle protected waters and explore Hope Island's shoreline trails

Paddle Budd Bay during Olympia's golden-hour evening light

Bring up to six and enjoy a complimentary cocktail while you sail

Cruise Puget Sound on a private 90-minute motorboat charter for up to 6 guests

Sail at sunset on a classic schooner with cocktails or mocktails

Sail a private 90-minute golden hour cruise with a captain

Enjoy private capybara time with zoo admission and animal feed

Meet curious Asian small-clawed otters and explore the zoo afterward

Meet, touch, and feed animals in an indoor petting zoo

Trace Tacoma’s frontier past through live poetry and three included drinks

Ride restored railcars along the Chehalis River Valley

Cruise Olympia’s harbor on a private 1-hour motorboat ride with a welcome drink

Sail for 3 hours with up to 6 guests and a welcome cocktail or mocktail

Two-hour quiet morning sail with coffee, tea, and a welcome cocktail or mocktail

A cozy vintage trawler escape with warm drinks and a wood stove

Paddle Liberty Bay while learning about harbor seals and Poulsbo's waterfront history

Taste local craft beverages while uncovering Poulsbo’s Norwegian and waterfront history

Trace Tacoma's resilient past with a local historian

Discover Poulsbo’s Nordic character with stories from a local historian