The Top 20 Attractions around Tumwater
There are plenty of places to see and visit around Tumwater. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Tumwater is a region where 20
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: October 29, 2025
Chehalis Western Trail
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
Chehalis Western Trail is a 22-mile paved trail that offers a family-friendly ride. It was once the site of a railroad that transported logged trees from Vail to Woodard Bay.
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Karen Fraser Woodland Trail Wetlands
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
This 2.5-mile crushed rock trail, at a width of 10 feet, provides ample space for hikers, runners, and bikers. Along the way, you'll find benches, restrooms, and a diverse array of native trees and plants.
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Ellis Cove Nature Trail
Highlight • Trail
Ellis Creek widens to a small bay called Ellis Cove before joining Budd Inlet, around which the city of Olympia was settled.
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Mima Mounds Natural Area Preserve
Highlight • Natural Monument
No one knows exactly what created the distinct geological formations beneath this prairie, but many hypotheses have been made. In any case, all agree that this is a special place, …
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Watershed Park
Highlight • Forest
Watershed Park was the site of the original waterworks for the City of Olympia. Today, signs of the old waterworks can be seen in and amongst the skunk cabbage and other vegetation in the spring basin.
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