Capitol Campus [1]: Grand halls, historic buildings, and lovely gardens all sit on the central grounds for the state’s government.
International Glass Museum [2]: Built with the help of Tacoma resident and glassmaking superstar Dale Chihuly, this museum highlights the creative medium of glass.
Washington State History Museum [3]: Bar none, this is the best history museum in the state, highlighting the unique stories that make up Washington’s heritage.
Point Defiance Park [4]: The sprawling waterfront grounds here are home to a well-regarded zoo, several historical museums, and innumerable spots to lay a blanket and picnic basket.
Tillicum Village [5]: Watch a traditional tribal dance, enjoy a salmon feast and explore the recreated Native American village on Blake Island.
Links:
[1] http://www.moon.com/destinations/washington/south-puget-sound/olympia/sights/capitol-campus
[2] http://www.moon.com/destinations/washington/south-puget-sound/tacoma/sights/international-glass-museum
[3] http://www.moon.com/destinations/washington/south-puget-sound/tacoma/sights/washington-state-history-museum
[4] http://www.moon.com/destinations/washington/south-puget-sound/tacoma/sights/point-defiance-park
[5] http://www.moon.com/destinations/washington/south-puget-sound/islands-and-inlets/blake-island