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Olympia - Nearby Destinations
Tourist destinations to consider near Olympia are listed below. Click on any name for complete information.
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Grays Harbor
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Population: 16,500
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From the pounding of the mighty Pacific to the hushed stillness of the
only temperate rain forest in the continental United States, the
sights and sounds found throughout Grays Harbor County are truly
unique. With pristine ocean beaches, awe-inspiring trees, a scenic
harbor and
the famous Olympic National Park on the Olympic Peninsula, the region
is a destination that can entertain for a weekend or a month. |
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Kitsap Peninsula
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Only nine nautical miles from Seattle and separated from the Olympic
Peninsula by the Hood Canal, the Kitsap Peninsula provides a peaceful
escape from city traffic. The Great Peninsula, as Kitsap is actually
called, has so many arms of land jutting into the Puget Sound that the
area has a disproportionate amount of shoreline. Rocky beaches give
way to sandy shores, farm land and a forested interior. While Kitsap
lacks the soaring mountains characteristic of the Olympic Peninsula
interior, it has a different sort of appeal. |
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Mount Rainier National Park
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Mt. Rainier is 14,110 feet high, an active volcano covered in ice and
snow. The glaciers that keep this peak white and cold year round
stand in sharp contrast to the old-growth forests and subalpine
meadows ringing the mountain's flanks during spring and summer. Three
locations in the south provide access to the park, as does an entrance
on the northwest side and another in the east. Most visitors to Mt.
Rainier are after a quick peek at the peak or some camping and hiking
in the wilderness. |
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Olympic National Park
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Population: 8,500
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From ice encrusted-crags to crisp glacial lakes, salty ocean beaches
and the deep, quiet damp of temperate rainforest, the Olympic National
Park is a small paradise on earth. Bears meander along slopes strewn
with wildflowers in summer, while visitors wander narrow trails that
penetrate this beautiful wilderness. A relatively short jaunt from
the civilized world, a visit to the Olympics can be short, sedate and
scenic or, with the proper pack, long, solitary and strenuous. |
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Seattle
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Population: 580,000
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Seattle's skyline is at its best when the sun begins to sink into
Puget Sound. The harbor takes on the colors of sunset and glass
office buildings grow bright with blinding intensity before night
descends on the city, revealing the Space Needle's graceful
silhouette. Seattle is a cosmopolitan city - the modern coffee craze
was born here in this bustling commercial port city. Today, the arts
thrive in Seattle and outdoor pursuits are an integral part of city
life. Seattle is sophisticated yet earthy, a mix of martini's,
urban-hip, runners and Recreational Equipment Inc.(REI), headquartered
here. While the proliferation of downtown parks means that a stretch
of grass is never far away, Seattle's infamous rain sometimes drives
the public indoors to the numerous educational and entertaining
attractions that make Seattle such a great destination. |
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Tacoma
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Population: 200,000
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Located just west of the Puget Sound's bear claw-like protrusion into
Washington lands, Tacoma has waterfront views in addition to a fine
selection of parks and cultural offerings. Port Defiance Park, north
of Tacoma's center, sprawls out on 700 acres of land jutting into the
Puget Sound. While the park's proximity to civilization limits
natural wildlife spotting, a zoo and aquarium allows visitors to
choose between tigers and sharks in a controlled environment. Arts
flourish in the Seattle-Tacoma area. Stop in at the Museum of Glass,
then, when glassy-eyed, head over to the Tacoma Art Museum or
Washington State History Museum for a little variety. Outdoor
enthusiasts will be pleased to know that Tacoma is within easy driving
distance from both Mt Rainier National Park and Mt St Helens National
Volcanic Monument. |
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