41% off (Sale price $64.08, Reg. Price $109.00) :: Hotel at a Glance: The Governor, a Coast HotelThe Governor, a Coast Hotel places guests within walking distance of more than 60 downtown Olympia restaurants and boutique shops and within a mile of the Washington State Capitol Building, the Old Capitol Building, and the Hands On Children’s Museum. The hotels rooms and suites feature chic decor, coffeemakers, and floor-to-ceiling windows with sweeping views of the area. Gaze out onto the State Capitol, Capitol Lake, Puget Sound, or the Olympic Mountains from your rooms french balcony. Stay connected: The hotel features free WiFi for guests. Start the day right with a trip to the complimentary breakfast buffet. Nearby eats: Downtown, you’ll find a cluster of waterfront restaurants serving fresh seafood such as cedar-plank salmon and pan-fried oysters.Olympia, Washington: Capital City Along Puget SoundWashington’s capital city, Olympia, sits along the southern end of Puget Sound on the shores of Budd Inlet. The city has a small-town feel, especially when the state legislature isn’t in session. Set on a bluff overlooking the sound, the Washington State Capitol has an imposing presence. You can take a tour to see the eagles and gilded rosettes painted in its 287-foot-high dome. Afterward, enjoy a fresh seafood dinner at a dockside restaurant or visit the city’s farmers’ market.Known for having a thriving arts scene, Olympia has numerous theaters and show venues. At the Washington Center for the Performing Arts, you can see touring plays, operas, and ballets. The town has its own film festival and shows classic and independent films year-round at the Capitol Theater. For rock-history buffs, Olympia is also where Kurt Cobain wrote most of Nirvana’s iconic album Nevermind.
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