With an economic engine anchored by state government, Olympia enjoys the benefits of a stable work force, engaged and educated community, and well-supported school system.

Historic Downtown Olympia offers a variety of eclectic shopping and dining experiences, while Olympia’s Westside is a regional shopping destination with the Capital Mall and Olympia Auto Mall.

Over 40 public parks are available for your recreation enjoyment. Public trails lead to saltwater beaches where native tribes once met for potlatches through woods thick with big-leaf maples and towering Douglas firs. Salmon return to Budd Inlet each fall and run the ladder under the 5th Avenue Bridge.

Olympia’s strategic geographic location along Interstate 5 at the gateway to the Olympic Peninsula, puts one within two hours or less of regional recreational attractions – from hiking and skiing in the mountains to beachcombing along ocean shores.

(source: olympiawa.gov)