DISCOVER THURSTON COUNTY
DISCOVER OLYMPIA
Olympia is more than just a capital. Come discover how amazing Olympia is and how much it has to offer you and your family. From schools to the best shops, we've got you covered.
AVERAGE TEMPS
Fall: Can get as high as the 70's and low as the 50's
Winter: Mid -high 40's, can get down into the 30's
Spring: 50's and then mid 60's near the end of Spring.
Summer: Mid - high 70's and 80's. Sometimes reaches 90's or low 100's
Number of Rainy Days:167 on average
Average Snow Fall: 6in
Number of Sunny Days: 136 on average
PARKS
45 Community Parks
25 Dog/Sniff Parks
DISTANCE TO
Seattle: 61mi North (roughly 1hr)
Portland: 114mi South (roughly 1hr 45min)
Beaches: 60mi (approximately 1hr)
Mountains: 107.5mi (roughly 1hr 30min)
SCHOOLS
Elementary: 13
Middle: 7
High Schools: 5
Colleges: 2
South Puget Sound Community College
Evergreen State College
SCHOOL SCORES (avg. score out of 10):
Elementary Schools: 8.5
Middle Schools: 7.8
High Schools: 8.5
SHOPPING
TOP GROCERS
Haggen
Trader Joes
Safeway
SHOPPING CENTERS
Capital Mall
Capital Mall Promenade
DOWNTOWN SHOPS
(and these are just a few of them!)
Compass Rose
Archibald Sisters
Painted Plate
Popinjay
The Pet Works
EATERIES
JUST A FEW OF THE MANY
Pizzeria La Gitana
Cascadia Grill
JuJu's Ice Cream + Frozen Custard
Well 80 Brewhouse
Old School Pizzeria
5th on 4th (Sandwich shop)
Hearthfire (on the water)
Gardner's
Sofie's Scoops Gelato
El Sitio Steak House + Cantina
and so many more!
DOWNTOWN SPOTLIGHT
Located on the main drag of Downtown Olympia, Pizzeria La Gitana is nestled in between fellow businesses offering you a whimsical feel; as if you've stepped into Italy. It has been nicknamed, "The Best Pizza Outside Of Italy" and for good reason. The owners, from Romania, know a thing or two about authentic European taste. They choose to use only the finest, most organic ingredients and don't even bother looking for a regular oven, they only make their famous pies in a woodfire brick oven.
Their exceptionally tasty cuisine and equally matching staff make this eatery one for the books. No wonder they have won multiple awards celebrating their one-of-a-kind feel and pizza. So grab your coat and a big appetite, and head down to La Gitana. Wait, first, you better make a reservation. They are a very popular spot and fill up fast, but trust us, the wait to ensure a table is available is beyond worth it.
Compass Rose, a true gem in the heart of Downtown. Since 1998 they have been offering all things Pacific Northwest inspired but with a chic twist. From curated collections, cookbooks, locally crafted pieces, and more; the Compass Rose has the exact item you are looking for. They boast color-coordinated shelves, and themes to please every eye and fill every gift on your list.
Maybe the most impressive thing about Compass Rose, aside from how stunning their shop is, is the fact that they donate around 10% of their profits to local organizations that are focused on community improvement and also international non-profits centered around diminishing poverty.
Make sure to pop into their other local stop, Captain Little. The best toyshop around, Capitain Littles and anything but little. This impressive shop is a child's dream and a place you have to put on the top of your list for not only visiting but making a traditional stop when exploring Downtown.
