Plan a Road Trip for the Olympia Spring Arts Walk
Head to our vibrant state capitol for the Spring Arts Walk in late April
By Lyra Fontaine March 9, 2016
This article originally appeared in the April 2016 issue of Seattle magazine.
WHERE: Downtown Olympia, our vibrant state capitol, less than a 90-minute drive from downtown Seattle.
WHY: Spring Arts Walk (4/22, 5–10 p.m., and 4/23, noon–8 p.m.; olympiawa.gov), a weekend celebration of visual and performing arts, featuring demonstrations, spontaneous street entertainment and family-friendly activities. Don’t miss the Procession of the Species, a celebration of the natural world through art, music and dance.
WALK ON THE WILD SIDE: Lace up your hiking boots and marvel at the beautiful wetlands at Grass Lake Nature Park (814 Kaiser Road NW), a 171-acre oasis in the city with more than 100 bird and 200 plant species.
FOR FOODIES: Snack on arepas, a type of Venezuelan street food that consists of a corn-flour bun filled with meat, cheese and/or vegetables, and a side of yuca fries at the Arepa food truck (arepalatinstreetfood.com). Later, treat yourself to dinner at local favorite Vic’s Pizzeria (vicspizzaoly.com), which serves hand-tossed whole pizzas and slices, with options for meat lovers, vegans and gluten-free diners alike.
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