Capitol Steps - Unclaimed

Downtown Olympia sits near the southern end of Puget Sound, where the waterfront and Capitol Lake shape the city’s setting. The maritime climate brings mild, wet winters and comparatively dry summers. The Washington State Capitol Campus is a prominent landmark, with landscaped grounds and walking paths; nearby Percival Landing offers a waterfront promenade, public art, and views across Budd Inlet. Downtown streets mix historic buildings with cafés, independent shops, restaurants, and evening venues, while the Olympia Farmers Market adds a seasonal place to browse local goods and food. The Olympia Timberland Library and downtown parks provide additional public spaces. Many errands are possible on foot, and Intercity Transit buses connect downtown with other parts of the region. For the Downtown neighborhood, median rent is $1,395 per month, with a typical range of $1,000 to $3,195.