Quick Summary:

  • Heading to the Pacific Coast is always a pleasure, especially when your destination is a spot like Lacey.
  • A suburb of Olympia, Lacey was originally called Woodland before changing in 1891.
  • While Lacey was once a town that specialized in cattle and wood, today’s guests can take in the various wineries that make up the area.
  • With wonderful restaurants and beautiful scenery, visitors can feel even better about their vacation knowing that Lacey was one of the first cities to be considered a Green Power Community by the EPA.


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  • Our editors recommend these diverse local experiences.

1. Shipwreck Beads ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Shipwreck Beads | Things to Do in Lacey, Washington
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2. Woodland Creek Community Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Woodland Creek Community Park | Things to Do in Lacey, Washington
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3. Stottle Winery

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Stottle Winery | Things to Do in Lacey, Washington
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4. The Lacey Museum

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The Lacey Museum | Things to Do in Lacey, Washington
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5. Chastain Mist

Chastain Mist | Things to Do in Lacey, Washington
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6. Lake Lois Habitat Preserve

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Lake Lois Habitat Preserve | Things to Do in Lacey, Washington
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7. The Lemongrass Restaurant

Category: Food & Drink
The Lemongrass Restaurant | Things to Do in Lacey, Washington
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8. Mayan Mexican Restaurant

Category: Food & Drink
Mayan Mexican Restaurant | Things to Do in Lacey, Washington
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9. Meconi’s Italian Subs

Meconi’s Italian Subs | Things to Do in Lacey, Washington
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10. Denny’s

Denny’s | Things to Do in Lacey, Washington
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11. The Nom Nom Stop

The Nom Nom Stop | Things to Do in Lacey, Washington
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