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Tumwater Falls Park

110 Deschutes Way SW, Tumwater, WA 98501
(360) 943-2550
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5.0 of 5 stars 11 Reviews
Type: Nature/ Wildlife Areas
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Olympia, Washington
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012 NEW

Below the historic Olympia Brewery, this is one of the prettiest locations in the Olympia area. Spring salmon runs or fall foliage, with its tree covered trail along the river, it is a beautiful tranquil place to visit. More

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South Bend, Washington
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35 reviews 35 reviews
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2012
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Loved it here. I was so surprised at how easy the walk to the falls was and it felt like I was in the moutains on a hike. Nice areas for picnicing. I went on a field trip with a group so I can't wait to take my family for the day. Plus it's right there in Tumwater/Olympia so we... More

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Bremerton, Washington
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25 reviews 25 reviews
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13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2012

My favorite park, EVER, Nice picnic area, great dog walking and scenic pictures. More

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Kennewick, Washington
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2012

We needed to kill about an hour so we ducked into the park. The preservation society is restoring trails and plants. There is singe everywhere about the history, salmon run, and the ongoing work to restore the habitat. More

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Shelton, Washington
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16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2012

Easy access and some picnic areas near the old Olympia Brewery. Some parking. More

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Washington State
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14 reviews 14 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2012

Impressive falls in a city setting. The views are picture perfect. Astonishingly beautiful . . . More

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Olympia, Washington
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2012
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Walking the river, the little streams, the raging falls, all beautifully maintained. dog friendly too. More

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Olympia, WA.
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 February 2012
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Beautiful area to take a snack and a walk. We went with our son (12 at the time) and he loved it. So did we! It did have some areas along the trail that might not be accessable in a wheelchair...but there are some wonderful views if you are in one. More

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Olympia, Washington
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31 reviews 31 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2012
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Trails along the Deschutes River, waterfalls, fish ladders in season, all practically in town. More

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Seattle, Washington
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14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 January 2012
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I grew up living near this park. I've always loved it - now that I'm an adult, they don't disappoint. Built along the beautiful Deschutes River, it's a refreshing place to spend a hot afternoon. Playground with two cement ships for little ones. More

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