Thurston County · Pop. 56,000

Olympia Real Estate — Capital city. Craftsman bones. The kind of place that surprises you.

About Olympia

Washington's capital since the territorial days of 1853, Olympia was built around the south end of Puget Sound on land the Squaxin and Nisqually Tribes called home long before. A government town with a stubborn creative streak — Evergreen State College, the riot grrrl scene of the early 90s, and a downtown that still has actual record stores. Capitol Lake reflects the Capitol dome from a half-dozen angles.

Living in Olympia

• Washington State Capitol grounds — open to walk, free tours
• Olympia Farmers Market — one of the largest year-round markets on the West Coast
• Percival Landing waterfront, Tumwater Falls Park
• Boston Harbor — Sound-front coves and the freshest oysters in the region
• Evergreen State College, Saint Martin's University (Lacey)

Where the locals eat

• Quality Burger — Burgers · Downtown
• Anthony's Hearthfire Grill — Seafood · West Bay
• McMenamins Spar Cafe — Pub · Downtown
• Budd Bay Cafe — Seafood + American · Percival

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