Day Itinerary
7 Activities
Day 1
56 mi
Museums and Nature Along the Sound: A Weekend Exploration of Olympia and Tacoma
The first leg of this tour is a gorgeous southerly drive along the west side of the peninsula. Find tiny trees and the squee-inducing Bonsai museum before taking in ocean views at Browns Point Lighthouse Park, where you can dip your toes in the chilly ocean. Don't worry if you catch a chill, you can warm up with some local pho or bun cha at an iconic local Vietnamese restaurant before exploring the Museum of Glass, famous for housing hundreds of Dale Chihuly's glass creations. This trip continues with a gorgeous walk at a special wildlife refuge before landing in Olympia, a quirky town with lots of character.
10:0030 min
Browns Point Lighthouse Park
Start your morning near the beautiful Puget Sound, scouring the beach for rocks. Not only is the lighthouse a modern point of interest, but Browns Point is well known as a place to find the perfect stone.
9.7 mi
25 min
11:051 hr
Pacific Bonsai Museum
Did you know that Bonsai cultivation began over 2000 years ago? Learn all about the Bonsai at the under-the-radar Pacific Bonsai Museum, which houses over 100 Bonsai from around the world. Note that parking is across the street from the museum, where the sign says "garden parking."
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