Things to Do with Kids in Olympia, WA

  • TripBuzz found 94 things to do with kids in or near Olympia, Washington, including 72 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Lacey, Lakewood, Gig Harbor and Tacoma.
  • From Hands On Children's Museum to Aztec Lanes, the Olympia area offers 73 different types of family activities, including: Parks, National & State Parks, Bowling and Playgrounds.
  • The capital city of Washington, Olympia is home to almost 50,000 residents in an area of just under 20 square miles. The city is the cultural center of the surrounding region. Olympia boasts an array of parks, trails, and fountains amongst a variety of fine art institutions, galleries and other entertainment.
  • TripBuzz found 94 things to do with kids in or near Olympia, Washington, including 72 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Lacey, Lakewood, Gig Harbor and Tacoma.
  • From Hands On Children's Museum to Aztec Lanes, the Olympia area offers 73 different types of family activities, including: Parks, National & State Parks, Bowling and Playgrounds.
  • The capital city of Washington, Olympia is home to almost 50,000 residents in an area of just under 20 square miles. The city is the cultural center of the surrounding region. Olympia boasts an array of parks, trails, and fountains amongst a variety of fine art institutions, galleries and other entertainment.
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24.0 Miles
83% 6 votes
Walking Trails Reid Dr NW & 14th Ave NW, Gig Harbor, WA 98335 MoreLess Info
Cushman Powerline Trail is a paved trail suitable for bicycling, running or walking that runs for several miles depending on the route chosen. There are benches along the way and a map that details the different segment distances.
24.6 Miles
94% 68 votes
Walking Trails Reid Drive NW, Gig Harbor, WA MoreLess Info
Winding through woodlands and around a scenic harbor, Cushman Trail is popular with outdoor exercisers. Its paved surface provides a safe path for pedestrians, runners, dog walkers or bike riders to follow.
24.7 Miles
83% 6 votes
Parks 3488 Grandview St., Gig Harbor, WA MoreLess Info
Grandview Forest Park is actually a passive-use wildlife park that is situated next to City Hall. Benches and walking trails are available to visitors along with public restroom facilities and on-site parking.
24.8 Miles
100% 6 votes
Parks 10123 - 78th Ave NW, Gig Harbor, WA 98332 MoreLess Info
Spanning 98 acres, Sehmel Homestead Park offers a playground, an outdoor performing arts amphitheater, an indoor pavilion, and 4 miles of walking trails. Sporting areas for soccer, baseball, football, basketball, tennis, and lacrosse are also available.
25.2 Miles
95% 65 votes
History Museums 4121 Harborview Dr., Gig Harbor, WA MoreLess Info
Permanent exhibits include the Jim and Carolyn Milgrad Maritime Gallery, the restored one-room midway school room, The Daylight Gallery, Rev. Charles F. Schreiner Showcase Gallery and the Annelise and Warder Stokes Gallery, with a variety of special exhibits throughout the year. Community projects bring history…
25.2 Miles
86% 37 votes
Parks 3207 Harborview Drive, Gig Harbor, WA 98335 MoreLess Info
Skansie Brothers Park is situated directly on the water and offers a large waterfront open space adjacent to Jerisich Dock. Facilities at the park include picnic tables, public restrooms, and a historic netshed.
25.2 Miles
86% 22 votes
Movie Theaters 2611 N Proctor Street, Tacoma, WA 98407 MoreLess Info
Originally opened in 1923, The Blue Mouse Theatre is a single-screen movie theater with seating for 221. The theater features second-run movies and offers theater rentals, event hosting and a snack bar with food and drinks.
25.4 Miles
99% 93 votes
Boat Tours 8829 N. Harborview Dr., Gig Harbor, WA 98332 MoreLess Info
These open boat tours provide a full view of the Puget Sound wild life and scenery. They offer sightseeing tours, private charters, and memorial services. Tours begin in both Gig Harbor and Tacoma.
25.4 Miles
100% 6 votes
Boat Rentals 8829 N Harborview Drive, Gig Harbor, WA 98332 MoreLess Info
At Gig Harbor Rent-A-Boat, visitors can rent motor boats, as well as kayaks, paddleboards, and jet skis to take out on the waters of South Puget Sound. Visitors can take a kayaking tour that includes two hours of instruction.
25.5 Miles
95% 22 votes
Parks Sehmel Dr. and Bujacich Rd. Nw, Gig Harbor, WA MoreLess Info
As a 122 acre park, McCormick Forest has interlacing trails adding up to 4 miles for visitors to hike on. The trails have various doggy bag dispensers for visitors with dogs.
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