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Inside Background
Health & Safety 
While Olympia is a very safe city, crimes do happen.  Use common sense when...
Last edited: 17 June 2006
Weather & When to Go 
Olympia’s weather is mild in the months of April to September. Average...
Last edited: 13 June 2006
Architecture 
Olympia’s architecture is in alignment with its surrounding cities.  Remnants...
Last edited: 17 June 2006
Neighborhoods 
Olympia is the capital of Washington.  Its older neighborhoods are rich in...
Last edited: 29 September 2007
Recommended Reading 
For the innate birdwatcher in all of us, try “Birds of Washington v3.5.”  The...
Last edited: 17 June 2006
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Inside Transportation
Getting Around 
While Olympia's setup and weather makes it a walkable city for the most part...
Last edited: 29 September 2007
Public Transportation 
Intercity Transit will bus you around town. The free DASH bus runs from the...
Last edited: 29 September 2007
Taxis & Rental Cars 
Taxis that serve Olympia include: Capital Aeroporter, Airport Shuttle Sea-Tac...
Last edited: 17 June 2006
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Inside Things to Do
Shopping 
Definitely head downtown for smaller locally-owned businesses with character, or
Last edited: 13 June 2006
Nightlife 
Nightlife in Olympia is rather diverse. Music lovers will be pleased at the...
Last edited: 26 February 2008
Professional Stand-up Comedians 
Looking for a laugh? You can see professional stand-up Comedians every Friday...
Last edited: 08 February 2008
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Inside Dining Scene
Dining Overview 
Olympia's dining scene changes constantly.  Old favorites move on, new ones...
Last edited: 31 May 2009
Family-friendly Dining 
The Clubside Cafe in Downtown Olympia features delicious diner food...
Last edited: 29 September 2007
New Moon Cafe 
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Last edited: 07 September 2008
The Hearthfire 
Great Happy Hour, Fantastic Prices and excellent atmosphere!  Staff is top notch
Last edited: 26 September 2009
Trans Dynasty 
Tran's Dynasty is a small Vietnamese restaurant located in a strip mall in...
Last edited: 08 July 2008
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Inside United States: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
Currency  The United States uses the United States dollar as its currency. The...
Last edited: 06 March 2009
Crossing the Border 
A little preparation will help simplify the process of entering the United...
Last edited: 31 July 2009
Emergencies 
Despite the best of intentions, accidents and illness happen when away from...
Last edited: 26 May 2009
Important Phrases 
American jargon diverges from the rest of the world's -- most notably from...
Last edited: 22 July 2009
Telephones 
General: The standard American telephone number is ten digits, such as (555...
Last edited: 08 August 2009
Tipping & Etiquette 
Reminder and Warning:  This information is highly contested, confusing by...
Last edited: 07 March 2009
Additional Motel Taxes 
In many states motels, hotels and innkeepers of any description are subject to...
Last edited: 08 September 2007
America 's Outdoors 
 As I was walking , That ribbon of highway, I saw above me that endless skyway...
Last edited: 24 October 2008
Bottle/Container Deposits 
Depending on where you travel to in the U.S. bottle/container deposit laws...
Last edited: 27 April 2009
Customs, Habits, and Etiquette 
Things NOT To Forget: Tipping: restaurant and bar menus indicate prices without...
Last edited: 25 August 2009
Discount Shopping  
A discount shopping trip in the United States can be a real bonanza for...
Last edited: 06 December 2008
Entry into the US from Canada 
Canadian citizens flying between a Canadian and American airport require a...
Last edited: 26 April 2009
Language and America 
  Anglophone Nations  United Kingdom On your first visit to the USA from the...
Last edited: 25 August 2009
Polite Manners 
Eye Contact In the United States, most people consider it polite, and a...
Last edited: 19 August 2009
Taxes 
Contents:  1. Understanding the "sales tax" on merchandise and food in the U.S...
Last edited: 23 September 2009
Traveling by Car in the US 
Most first-time visitors to the United States will go to typical tourist areas...
Last edited: 30 December 2009
Traveling with Children and Teens 
In the U.S., there are certain customs about the young that may differ from...
Last edited: 04 April 2009
US Customs 
Everyone who arrives in the United States is process by U.S. Customs and Border...
Last edited: 26 April 2009
Where to eat with kids. 
If you have young children and want to eat in a relaxed atmosphere there's...
Last edited: 13 May 2009
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