The five-mile Brown Farm Dike Trail in western Washington's Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge provides chances for bird watching in a wetlands environment. The trail runs along the Nisqually River, home of the endangered Chinook salmon. This trail is within 30 minutes of hotels in Olympia – Washington's state capital – as well as the cities of DuPont and Yelm.
The Liberty Inn at DuPont Station is less than 10 minutes east of the Brown Farm Dike Trail. This hotel provides a meeting room that seats up to 98 guests, a breakfast area and an indoor swimming pool. Discounts are available for family members visiting military personnel at Fort Lewis, less than 10 minutes away. The executive king spa suite has a whirlpool tub and fireplace; Children are not allowed to stay in this room or other suites with whirlpool tubs. Fishing and kayaking docks at American Lake are 10 minutes from the hotel.
The Prairie Hotel in Yelm is a 30-minute drive from Nisqually. This hotel's facade features contemporary décor, in contrast to the rural setting. A fitness center is on-site, and the hotel is smoke-free. Some rooms have fireplaces and whirlpool tubs. Pets may stay in designated rooms. Cochrane Park is a 10-minute drive from the hotel; this park provides walking trails and a catch-and-release fishing pond.
The Governor Hotel in downtown Olympia is a 20-minute drive from the Brown Farm Dike Trail. Downtown Olympia attractions include the Olympia Farmers Market and Capital Lake Park; both attractions are within walking distance. The hotel provides an outdoor swimming pool, sauna and the Governor's Grille, an on-site restaurant. Governor's Grill serves American-style cuisine. Three specialty suites – the Governor, Senate and Evergreen – have living rooms and dining areas.
Brown Farm Dike Trail is a 10-minute drive from the Ramada Olympia Washington Hotel, in eastern Olympia. The hotel is also a 10-minute drive from Percival Landing, an waterfront park on Budd Bay with a boating wharf and picnicking areas. The Ramada has an indoor swimming pool and whirlpool tub, fitness center and breakfast room; the swimming pool is open 24 hours. The hotel offers kitchen suites and spa suites with whirlpool tubs.
