
Thurston County Fairgrounds (Lacey)

Pacific Ocean coast is just an hour’s drive to the west. Thurston County is 60 miles south of Seattle, Washington and is 100 miles north of Portland, Oregon. With the state capital Olympia right next to Lacey, shopping, lodging and dining options abound.

Washington State Capitol
The State Capitol is nearby in Olympia. Stop by for some photos or have lunch in the nearby cafes. Perhaps be inspired to send a few emails to legislators who don’t support the Second Amendment. Though most of us certainly don’t approve, its important not to forget, the capitol is now very much a “gun free zone.”

Priest Point
Also in nearby Olympia is Priest Point featuring 314 acres of nature wildlife and short walks. Take some pictures of the beautiful scenery including Ellis Cove. A nice walk in nature before or after shopping at the Lacey show will really get the blood pumping.