Places worth the detour in Olympia

8 places worth going out of your way for lie within 12 km of Olympia, United States, across 5 kinds of detour; castles, monuments & landmarks are the largest group (3). Best known: Dofflemyer Point Light. 8 of them rank as little-known. Click any card to open it on the map.

Built landmarks3 Parks & cemeteries2 Ruins & the uncanny1 Nature & landscapes1 Museums & culture1

All 8, ranked 8

Ranked by how many Wikipedia editions cover them.

1.Dofflemyer Point Light

Built landmarks · 19th century · Hidden gem

Lighthouse in Washington, United States

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2.Olympic Flight Museum

Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem

Aviation museum in Tumwater, WA

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3.Tumwater Falls

Nature & landscapes · Hidden gem

Waterfall

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4.Daniel R. Bigelow House

Ruins & the uncanny · Hidden gem

Historic house museum in Olympia, Washington, U.S.

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5.Squaxin Park

Parks & cemeteries · Hidden gem

City park in Olympia, Washington, United States of America

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6.Du Pen Fountain

Built landmarks · 20th century · Hidden gem

Fountain and sculpture in Olympia, Washington, U.S.

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7.Tivoli Fountain

Built landmarks · 20th century · Hidden gem

Fountain in Olympia, Washington, U.S.

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8.Percival Landing Park

Parks & cemeteries · Hidden gem

Park in Washington, United States of America

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