I loved visiting this farm and sanctuary. The animals all came from rough conditions and now they…read morewill live the rest of their days surrounded by those who care. Kelly and her team do an excellent job providing 24/7 to these furry friends. Also, there is the option for volunteer work and also tours for all ages. All proceeds go to making sure these animals have food, clean shelter and medicines they need! Drive on out and hear their stories and support a local business!

This was so amazing! Please support them, and you won't be…read moredisappointed in your mini adventures with the animals.

Very photogenic. Beautiful 1890s historic Queen Anne Victorian. Great architecture. Worth taking…read morea look at and snapping some pictures.

Interesting history but marred by overly strong messaging about women's suffrage, including a table…read moremanned by the members of the League of Women Voters advising me how to vote on legislative issues. I came for history, not politics.

I'm so glad I did this today! What a huge piece of amazing history. Our guild Kristen was full of…read moreknowledge and you can see her heart through her presentation. She spent over an hour and I could tell she could go on for hours! I'm excited to explore more of that area so rich in Olympia history.

A fun, historic place to walk by. Beautiful architecture. There was not much information posted…read moreabout the history, but still enjoyable.

This is also called OSPI: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. Directly…read moreacross the street from Sylvester Park. If you still can't find this place because the GPS told you I that you arrived in the middle of the street near the farmer's market, look for Hotel Olympian Barber and Styling Shop and then you will see it. Ring the doorbell on the castle and they will let you in. Friendly folks.

Freedom boat club in Olympia is a great hassle free location. The staff is top…read morenotch. I would definitely recommend using the Port Orchard and Olympia locations. We will review Tacoma after we go there tomorrow, our first time out of there was not the best experience but we wanted to give it a second and maybe third try before giving them a review.

Cool spot to visit! Love the views and gloomy Washington weather to set the vibes. Definitely a…read moregood spot to stop by at when you're visiting Olympia!

We had a wonderful tour on a Saturday morning. The building is so grand. Our guide was lovely &…read morevery knowledgeable. Pro tip for visiting on the weekend: park RIGHT in front of the building.

This free discovery center across from the Children's Museum was a lot of fun, and educational…read more They have a scavenger hunt for the kids to do to help them learn more about water, and they get a prize once they finish it. They have a small free lot for parking which is nice. Staff was very friendly and helpful when the kids needed a hint about one of the questions on the scavenger hunt.

This place makes a great stop off if you happen to be next door at the Children's Museum or at some…read moreother location nearby. It might be better for older, science oriented kids, but adults will likely find it interesting as well. It's free and all they ask you do is provide some info about how many people are in your party and the zip code you are visiting from. It's a good rainy day activity and can provide some educational moments. There is an interactive scavenger hunt which involves doing 8 tasks and ends with the ability to choose a prize. The maze pen we won is pretty cool. My 10 year old nephew was easily able to complete all the tasks and seemed to enjoy doing it. Some things were like video games, which he seemed to like and maybe it will give him some ideas about career possibilities for the future. It was a good learning opportunity about the importance of saving water and learning about what happens to all the water we waste, etc. I wish I lived in Olympia and was able to trace where the water goes when I flush the toilet. It was nice that they ask you to share what you learn when you go to redeem your prize. I'm not sure if my 8 year old niece would have found it as interesting, but there are places to sit and some kitchen toys to play with if not. It looks like they also have some crafts available. Check it out if you are in the area.

A taste of Venice and Gig Harbor all in one bite. Enjoy the charm of an old fishing village that…read morewas wrapped up in great Pacific Northwest history. Some intriguing stories about how this glorious inlet became a true gem of the Tacoma area. Stunning views of upscale living and of our Mount Tahoma aka Mt Rainier. Our gondolier, John painted our experience with a beautiful saranade and a lovely rendition of a birthday wishes. This is a must do, mark it on your list for this summer. Recommendation: go on a Sunday. Still vibrant but not as packed. End or start at the Brimstone Bar on Pioneer. Enjoy and you're welcome!

This is a great local experience! Our friend was visiting from Italy (crossed the Atlantic to ride…read morea gondola) and loved the trip. Greg was an excellent singer and she really appreciated his Italian dialect when singing. The tour was very enjoyable and Greg shared some local history while carrying us around the harbor. If you have the time, we recommend the 90 minute tour all the way around the harbor. It's a very relaxing trip and well worth it.

We regularly visit Veterans' memorials to pay homage. I stood and cried at The Washington State…read moreVietnam Veterans Memorial Wall in Olympia, Washington. For over and over and over I kept hearing young GIs voices. They were softly saying: when you go home, tell them of us and that for your tomorrow, we gave our today. Here is hallowed ground. Hallowed ground that is NOT to be played at or upon. At the Washington State Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall, I saw names representing gallant, patriotic and young Washingtonians of every race, gender, creed, color, and background who died or went missing in Viet Nam or Served during Viet Nam. The Washington State Vietnam Veterans, Memorial Wall is some recognition for Patriotic sacrifice in or during Viet Nam. The Washington State Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall is a fitting tribute to Washington's people of Valor in Viet Nam who wrote that blank check of "up to and including my life" when each joined the U.S. Armed Forces, and who then Gave Their All in during Viet Nam when that check was cashed in full by America. The Call to Duty, Honor and Country was answered by these Washingtonians because "it may be laid down as a primary position, and the basis of our system, that every Citizen who enjoys the protection of a Free Government, owes not only a proportion of his property, but even of his personal services to the defense of it", as so eloquently written by General then First American President George Washington. All Veterans memorials commemorate that the highest obligation and privilege of citizenship is that of bearing arms for one's country. The Washington State Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall emotionally, poignantly and deeply reminds us of what General Douglas MacArthur said, that the GI above all others prays for Peace, for it is the GI who must suffer and bear the deepest wounds and scars of war. The next one to suffer and bear the deepest wounds and scars of war is every GI's family, loved ones and friends. Every taxpayer also bears the cost of war. The Washington State Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall is another compelling reason to remind us just how important it is to understand, believe, support, and practice that the more we sweat in Peace, the less we bleed in war. This Wall is engraved with the names of the more than 1,000 men and women from Washington State who never returned home, and are listed in chronological order from 1963 to 1975, the order in which those GIs gave their lives. A small cross has been engraved next to the names of those who remain Missing in Action (MIA). https://leg.wa.gov/Memorials/Pages/Vietnam.aspx#:~:text=Memorials%20Vietnam%20Veterans'%20Memorial&text=The%20beautiful%20and%20symbolic%20Vietnam,near%20the%20Winged%20Victory%20Monument P.S. In spite of several complaints to Yelp, for years now I am unable to open up any Yelp messages to me nor post a review about Yelp :-(

I love memorials. I love History. I love that we keep records of all things History. Good or Bad…read more That's how we learn from what we did. Copy the good things we did and fix our mistakes and don't ever repeat them. This memorial is Awesome. I love that the names of those that fought for our freedom will always be here and we will never forget them. It's important that we never forget them. Every person on that wall is important, no matter what they did, they gave their lives. The ultimate sacrifice. Thank you to all of them for your sacrifice and service.

Walking around the area, I was drawn to the Bay and saw this memorial…read more Thank you for your service and dedication.

A great memorial in a prime location. Fantastic views and a sobering reminder that this profession…read morehas made many sacrifices. This should be a stop while touring the rest of the Capitol area complex.