Olympia, Washington Hotels

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Olympia is the capital of the U.S. state of Washington. It was incorporated on January 28, 1859. As of the 2000 census, it had a population of 42,514. Thurston County, which includes the cities of Lacey and Tumwater, has a population of 224,100. Olympia is the county seat of Thurston County and the focal point of the South Puget Sound region and serves as a regional center for shopping, culture and entertainment. Highlights of a visit to Olympia can include a stop at the Temple of Justice to watch a state Supreme Court hearing, a run around Capitol Lake, or a stop at one of many small boutiques, coffee shops, and bakeries located in the downtown area. The local farmer's market is also known for its size, quality, variety in vendors, and popularity. The Olympia Airport, although located just south of Olympia's border in the adjacent city of Tumwater, is a busy corporate and general aviation center.

The people of Olympia are called "Olympians," also the moniker of the city newspaper, The Olympian.

Olympia has a number of institutions of higher learning, including The Evergreen State College, South Puget Sound Community College, and St. Martin's University in adjacent Lacey, Washington.

Olympia has a great passion for the fine arts. A plethora of theater experiences are available with companies such as the Washington Center for Performing Arts, Capital Playhouse, Theater Artists Olympia and Harlequin Productions at the historic State Theater. Many of these venues offer high quality entertainment.

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