Local Resources

Take a look at some of the great things Olympia, Lacey, Tumwater, Dupont, and Thurston County have to offer. These resources are designed to help you move and get settled, and to acquaint you with the area after your move.

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Schools
	Compare Schools -
	School Information - free school profiles
	State dept. of education - school reports, statistics, demographics....
Mortgage
	Cornerstone Home Mortgage - The first place to start if you're thinking of moving is with a lender. Call Tim for all the answers regarding a new mortgage.
	Mortgage 101 - Mortgage information, interest rates, mortgage calculators, quick-and-easy pre-qualification forms, and much more.
	Mortgage calculator - Mortgage information, interest rates, mortgage calculator, quick & easy pre-qual forms and much more
Area Information
	Koi Pond Central - Koi Pond Central: Koi pond supplies and accessories helping to maintain koi ponds and healthy koi fish.
	A Rendezvous Place Bed & Breakfast - Long Beach WA Bed and Breakfast.
	Community Information - free community profiles
	Local Information - research local area info, stats, and events
	Michael Mussman Photography - Professional Photographer for Family Portraits and Wedding Photography for the Seattle WA
	The Olympian - Olympia, Washington - Local newspaper for Olympia and surrounding areas.
	Welcome to the City of Olympia - Official City of Olympia web site
Family Activities
	A Touch of Magic - Corporate Magician \| Motivational Speaker \| Illusionist Seattle WA
	Hands on Children's Museum - Great place for kids to learn, play and explore!
	Regal Cinemas 16 - Come enjoy our great new movie theatre! Not a bad seat in the place!
	The Painted Plate - 412 Washington St. (360)705-2103. Paint your own pottery! This is a great place to spend a few hours. They have all kinds of pottery to choose from as well as espresso and ice cream to enjoy.
	Washington State Tourism - Find what you need to plan the perfect trip to Washington State from the official website by Washington State Tourism.
Great Restaurants
	Anthony's Homeport - Waterfront fine dining. Located near Olympia's farmers market. Fresh seafood, great steaks and cocktails. (360) 357-9700
	Budd Bay Cafe - Beautiful Views from any seat in the restaurant or enjoy our outdoor deck!
	Casa Mia - Great Italian food! (360)352-0440
	Dirty Dave's Pizza Parlor - Great Family Restaurant!Spaghetti - Lasagna - Pizza - Sandwiches - Salads - Nachos (360) 456-1560
	Happy Teriyaki - Voted best Asian food in Best of South Sound. (360)491-9543
	La Taqueria - Healthy and delicious mexican food. (360)357-5028
	Ramblin Jack's - 520 4th Ave. (360)754-8909. This is a one-of-a-kind local restaurant. Great salads, steaks, seafood - a little bit of everything.
	Waterstreet Cafe & Bar - Offers great ambience, satisfying cuisine, a wine-loer's wine list and accomodating friendly service.
Local Weather
	Local Weather - forecasts, weather patterns, radars....
Maps
	Mapquest - maps, driving directions, road trip planner....
Relocation Links
	Moving Center - Moving Estimates, Truck Rental, Moving Supplies and Storage
	National Weather - find weather info anywhere in the US
	Official City Websites - find area info websites across the world!
	US State Departments of Education - see the list of all 50 states
	USPS' Movers Guide - help for planning and executing your move
Ski Area
	Crystal Mountain - Ski Resort
Tax Information
	First-time homeowners -
	Homeowner deductions information -
	How to report moving expenses -
	Selling your home -
Utilities
	Switch over your Utilities - This website will connect you to all the local utilities with ease!

Local Resources

Rick Wilson