You're Sure To Fall In Love With This Autumn Getaway In Washington
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There are two types of people: Those who are neutral on fall’s arrival, and those who can hardly wait for the season of cool weather, pumpkin spice or apple cider everything, and those telltale autumn colors. If you fall (pun intended) into the second category, there’s a weekend getaway you should take as soon as possible.
Nearly every part of our state is decked out in vibrant fall hues at the moment. But if you want a particularly perfect autumn experience, head to Olympia.
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The leaves in Thurston County slowly turn from green to yellow, orange, red and gold.
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You may not be able to take advantage of the outdoor seating this time of year, but the waterfront views from practically every seat are unreal.
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While most Anthony's locations are heavily seafood focused, this spot's specialty is hearthfire cooking. And although the sandwiches, pizza, and Waygu Burger are delicious, the Dungeness Crab Toast is a must if you love seafood (or artichokes).
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They're open Monday-Thursday from 10-6, but they stay open until midnight on Fridays and Saturdays. There's also a pumpkin patch onsite as well as plenty of perpetually hungry chickens.
On October 14, 50% of the ticket proceeds will go to the American Cancer Society.
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You can scream your way through the haunted maze on weekends from 8 p.m. until midnight, and from 8-10 on special nights.
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Not only is the waterfall itself beautiful, but in September and October, you'll see hundreds of salmon congregating at its base, eager to migrate and spawn.
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They're located 518 Capitol Way S. downtown.
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The organic Italian thin crust is delightful, and you can choose from a huge list of speciality pizzas or decide to create your own. Gluten free crust is also available (and quite tasty).
Not only is it affordable, but you'll receive discounts at many area restaurants simply by showing your room key. Also, it's tough to top the bar's daily happy hour specials and the fact that you're greeted with warm cookies upon check-in.
But that's never the case at The Magnet, part of Three Magnets Brewing. They're open from 8-2 daily, and the savory breakfast menu is served the entire time. And even if you do miss out, the adjacent brewery (which is family friendly) serves scrumptious food and brew.
Not only is it the largest children's museum in the Pacific Northwest, it's full of ways for your little ones to learn, play, and discover.
There's even a section reserved for toddlers to enjoy.
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While the market is open year-round, they're only open on Saturdays in the winter. However, if you go before November, you can go from Thursday-Sunday from 10-3. In addition to the freshest produce around, you'll find homemade jams and jellies, salsa, impressive crafts, fresh flowers, and a few restaurants, all while enjoying the sounds of live music.
This is a fantastic place to dine, shop, and learn about Olympia's only distillery, Shoebox Spirits. It's also where you'll find Sofie's Scoops, a little piece of paradise where gelato is made fresh daily using local ingredients.
Olympia is a fantastic place to go for a fall getaway. And if you can go before Halloween, don’t pass up the chance to check out the nearby BOO-Coda, Washington’s Halloween town.
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