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Did you know that Olympia is the capital city of Washington State and the county seat of Thurston County?

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The city incorporated in 1859 and has a warm-summer Mediterranean climate: dry summers and cool overnight lows. November through January are Olympia's rainiest months, which is why it is completely normal to have floods during those time periods. This time of the year is messy and wet, so avoid a visit if you dislike this type of weather.

Olympia is known for having a wide array of public parks and nature conservation areas such as Woodard Bay, Puget Sound Waterfront, Percival Landing Park, and Watershed Park. So if you are an outdoorsy kind of person, you will completely love visiting this city!

This city is a regional center for fine arts, so if you are into theater, orchestras, and concerts, you'll know you've come to the right place.

Amtrak provides service to Olympia at Centennial Station. Olympia, Lacey, Tumwater, and the surrounding areas are primarily served by Intercity Transit that maintains a free shuttle route called "Dash."

Other Things to do in Olympia:

If you are into nature and fresh air, you must visit Priest Point Park. Back in the day, the Missionaries of the Oblates of Mary Immaculate came to this park to preach to the many Indian tribes. So yes, there is a lot of history in this place. Here you will come face to face with nature, but you will also find tons of other facilities like restrooms, picnic areas, trails, beach access, playgrounds, and basketball courts.

Visit the Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge, a very popular wildlife preserve. This is a tranquil spot to simply relax, enjoy the air, and see the wildlife (bird watching is very popular here). Besides educational programs, the area offers opportunities for photography, boating, and hiking. Under certain conditions and in designated areas only, visitors can also fish and hunt.

There is also the Hands On Children's Museum, the perfect place to learn and have tons of fun. If you are traveling with kids this should be a must in your agenda, if you are not and are feeling curious about this place, you can also visit it to revive your inner child. The Museum tends to get crowded during field trip season (March through mid-June), so try to avoid mid-day (10 AM - 2 PM) visits during the week during those times, unless you really like crowds.