3 Best Places to Shop in Olympia, Washington Cascade Mountains and Valleys

Since 1935, this warmly inviting downtown bookshop has been nourishing the minds of literary Olympians. The knowledgeable staff is devoted to stocking the shelves with interesting works, many by regional authors or with a local focus.

This handsome boutique in the heart of downtown dispenses artisan coffee (and sells beans by the bag as well), along with a great selection Pacific Northwest–made men's and women's apparel, household goods, upcycled furnishings, and other intriguing wares.

Neat, clean, and well run, this complex housing more than 100 covered fruit, vegetable, pastry, and craft stalls sits at the north edge of downtown. You'll find all sorts of oddities such as ostrich eggs, button magnets, and glass sculptures. With several tiny international eateries tucked in between the vendors, it's also a terrific place to grab a bite and then walk over to the waterfront. During high season (April to October), it's open Thursday through Sunday; the rest of the year, the market is open one or two days a week.