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Environs 287-ft (87-m) sandstone dome,
Just 11 miles (17 km) from one of the tallest masonry
Tacoma, across the Narrows domes in the world.
on the Kitsap Peninsula, is the The State Archives stores
charming fishing village of Washington’s historical records
Gig Harbor, named by Captain and artifacts. Visitors can view
Charles Wilkes, who, from such treasures as documents
1838 to 1842, charted the area from the Canwell Committee,
from his gig. The community’s which blacklisted suspected
boutiques, galleries, and Communists in the 1950s.
waterfront restaurants reflect Located seven blocks south of
Polar bear at Point Defiance Zoo the proud Scandinavian and the State Capitol Campus is the
and Aquarium, Tacoma Croatian heritage of many of State Captial Museum that has
its 6,500 inhabitants. exhibits dedicated to the history
hiking and biking trails; beaches; and culture of Washington.
a boat marina; and a picnic area. Tree-lined streets, old homes,
Fishing is permitted, and gear a picturesque waterfront, and a
is available for rental. thriving cultural community all
Highlighting a Pacific Rim contribute to Olympia’s charm.
theme, the world-class Point Tucked among the downtown
Defiance Zoo and Aquarium historic buildings are restaurants,
is home to over 9,000 animals. galleries, and shops. Within
A vantage point at the west end walking distance are attractions
of the park offers terrific views such as the Olympia Farmers
of Mount Rainier, Puget Sound, Market, offering local produce,
and the Tacoma Narrows Bridge, seafood, baked goods, and crafts.
one of the longest suspension Percival Landing (4th Avenue
bridges in the United States. The bastion at Fort Nisqually historic site between Sylvester and Water
in Point Defiance Park Streets), a 1.5-mile (2.5-km)
E Museum of Glass boardwalk, offers views of the
1801 E Dock St. Tel (253) 284-4750 or w Olympia Olympic Mountains, Capitol
(866) 468-7386. Open Memorial Day– Dome, and Puget Sound.
Labor Day: 10am–5pm Mon– Sat, Road map 1 A2. * 43,000. n 809
noon–5pm Sun; Labor Day– Memorial Legion Way SE, (360) 357-3362. State Capitol Campus
∑ visitolympia.com
Day: 10am–5pm Wed–Sat, noon–5pm n 416 Sid Snyder Ave SW, (360) 902-
Sun. Closed Jan 1, Thanksgiving, Washington’s state capital since 8881. Closed Jan 1, Thanksgiving, day
Dec 25. & 7 8 - = 1853, Olympia was named for its after Thanksgiving, Dec 25. Legislative
∑ museumofglass.org Building: Open 7am–5:30pm Mon–Fri,
magnificent view of the Olympic
E Washington State Mountains. Located 60 miles 11am–4pm Sat & Sun. Closed Jan 1,
History Museum (97 km) south of Seattle at the Thanksgiving, Dec 25. 8 hourly
10am–2pm. Temple of Justice:
1911 Pacific Ave. Tel (888) 238-4373. southern tip of Puget Sound, the 8am–5pm Mon–Fri. 7
Open Jun–Aug: 10am–5pm Mon–Sat, city is known first and foremost
noon–5pm Sun; Sep–May: 10am– for its lovely State Capitol E State Capital Museum
5pm Tue–Sat, noon–5pm Sun. Campus, one of the most beauti- 211 21st Ave SW. Tel (360) 902-8880.
Closed major hols. & 7 8 for ful in the nation. It is dominated Closed for renovation. & 7
groups. ∑ wshs.org by the 28-story domed Legislative E State Archives
E Tacoma Art Museum Building, and boasts stunning 1129 Washington St SE. Tel (360) 586-
1701 Pacific Ave. Tel (253) 272-4258. buildings, landscaped grounds 1492. Open 8:30am–4:30pm Mon–
Open Memorial Day–Labor Day: (designed in 1928 by the Fri. 7 ∑ sos.wa.gov
10am–5pm Tue–Sat, noon–5pm Olmsted Brothers and known ( Olympia Farmers Market
Sun; Labor Day–Memorial Day: for their spectacular bulb 700 N Capitol Way. Tel (360)
10am–5pm Wed–Sat, noon–5pm Sun. and annual plantings), 352-9096. Open Apr–Oct:
Closed major hols. & (free 5–8pm and numerous fountains 10am–3pm Thu–Sun; Nov–
3rd Thu of month). 7 8 - = and monu ments. The Dec: 10am–3pm Sat & Sun.
∑ tacomaartmuseum.org Legislative Building 7 ∑ olympiafarmers
(the Capitol) has a market.com
O Point Defiance Zoo
and Aquarium
5400 N Pearl St. Tel (253) 591-5337.
Open 9:30am– 4pm daily (Apr–May &
Sep: to 5pm; Jun–Aug: to 6pm).
Hours can vary; check in advance.
Closed Jul: 3rd Fri; Nov–Feb: Tue &
Wed, Thanksgiving, Dec 25. &
7 - = ∑ pdza.org The imposing Legislative Building on the State Capitol Campus, Olympia

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