| Olympia, in Thurston County ,ranks as one of America's loveliest cities ...the marble halls, the monuments, and the gorgeous capitol grounds. Surrounding the stately dome, there is still a small town at heart.
Local sites and attractions provide a wide selection of recreational opportunities. The Olympia Farmers Market is a popular regional draw for much of the year. The State Capitol Campus is the area's largest attraction bringing in over 500,000 visitors annually to visit the Legislature, tour the stately buildings, grounds, gardens, and monumental art.
Special events occur in every month of the year in Olympia and seasonal attractions such as boating and waterfront activities draw visitors to the area. Events like Harbor Days (40,000annual attendance) culminates in a lively race of tugboats from throughout Puget Sound. Lakefair is the area's largest event attracting 250,000 visitors from as far south as Portland. |
