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Great rail trail for bicycling. The Trail is paved and close to 20 miles (32 km) long. Goes along lakes, farms, orchards, suburban developments and a river.
Olympia's oldest surviving home, built in 1850s when Washington was a territory. Oregon Trail Pioneers Daniel and Ann Elizabeth Bigelow were early advocates of women's voting rights, public education and the rule of law. Home to the same family until 2005, it contains original furnishings, photos and documents dating back to the 1860s.
Public baccalaureate liberal arts college, known for alumni such as Kathleen Hanna (Bikini Kill), Carrie Brownstein (Sleater-Kinney, Portlandia) and Matt Groening (The Simpsons). Beautiful forested campus with miles of secluded hiking trails and beach access.
One of the largest freestanding masonry domes in the world. Hourly walk-in building tours. Separate botanical tours of the landscaping of West Capitol Campus, designed by the Olmstead Brothers firm, are offered M-F by appointment only.
Historical aircraft with a focus on World War II to Vietnam period.
The Hands On Children's Museum stimulates curiosity, creativity and learning through fun, interactive exhibits and programs for children.