Posts Tagged ‘downtown’

We were overjoyed to see that the Olympia Farmers Market was open again this week. This means more local fresh produce for us and the Inn!

The market is a great place to spend a couple of hours. If you are planning a trip here keep in mind it is open Thursday through Sunday from 10am to 3pm.

It is the perfect place to grab some lunch before checking in at the Inn, or as one of the many things to do and see while you are here. Remember that the market is not just about the produce, their are great food vendors as well. Our favorite has to be the Mexican, Los Tulenos, where we almost always get Don Pepe’s burrito. Then we wander over and sit and listen to the live music while we devour the food! You will only need a light dinner after one of these.

The market has all of the following vendors;

• Fruit and Vegetables
• Art and Gifts
• Meals and Snacks
• Flowers and Plants
• Meat and Fish
• Chocolate!
• Clothing

It even has the Master Gardeners’ garden adjoining it, giving you the opportunity on weekends to grill the locals on what grows best around here.

You can even follow the Farmers Market on Facebook, where they post daily updates on events and musicians.

Rent a room from the Swantown Inn B&B and go and see Rent at the Capital Playhouse. In our experience their shows are just as good quality (if not better) than the bigger theaters up north. Act now as the season is drawing to a close.

We still have limited room for Arts walk weekend. Come on down Friday night (or Thursday if you can) and stay until Sunday to experience some of the best of Olympia’s art community. There is art absolutely all over the place downtown. the farmers market is back in to swing again. All round a great time to experience all of Olympia.

To top it all off you have the Procession of the Species. Now in its 16th year you cannot miss this!

Leave the car at the Inn and explore downtown at its’ finest.

For more details check out the City of Olympia Calendar.

This great little video was done by the folks over at Everyday Olympia. They are right on target! Olympia is great and getting better all the time. Antiquing,  theaters, galleries, restaurants, cafes and shopping. We are all counting down the days to the reopening of the Farmers Market for the season! Watch the video and be inspired for a visit!

When you are done for the day, rest assured that you are staying in the best lodging Olympia has to offer!