Guidebook for Yelm Area
Shopping
JZ Rose
207 1st St S Unique gifts, unusual finds and clothes
Amazing handmade candy and chocolate counter, beautiful gifts and unusual finds. Espresso bar in store. Closed Sundays.
Tim's Pharmacy & Gift Shop
106 1st St S Amazing handmade candy and chocolate counter, beautiful gifts and unusual finds. Espresso bar in store. Closed Sundays.
Yelm Farmers Market
301 2nd St SE Fun farmer's market in downtown Yelm city park every Saturday May-October.
Entertainment & Activities
Great cinemas! Relax and watch the latest movies in comfortable reclining lounge seats. Enjoy cocktails and very good food in an adult-only chic laid-back atmosphere in the Uptown Lounge located at the cinemas.
10 locals recommend
Yelm Cinemas
201 Prairie Park Ln SEGreat cinemas! Relax and watch the latest movies in comfortable reclining lounge seats. Enjoy cocktails and very good food in an adult-only chic laid-back atmosphere in the Uptown Lounge located at the cinemas.
The Triad Theater
102 E Yelm AveCommunity theater.
Hands On Children's Museum
414 Jefferson St NEIn Olympia, great for kids on rainy days.
Tahoma Valley Golf Course
15425 Mosman Ave SW18 Hole Course in Yelm. Club House restaurant.
More than just a zoo! Lovely grounds, great for all ages. Great picnic areas, 5-mile drive with views of Puget Sound and a ferry ride to Vashon Island. Japanese Gardens, Historic Fort Nisqually. So much to see. Zoo Lights during the Holidays.
338 locals recommend
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
5400 N Pearl StMore than just a zoo! Lovely grounds, great for all ages. Great picnic areas, 5-mile drive with views of Puget Sound and a ferry ride to Vashon Island. Japanese Gardens, Historic Fort Nisqually. So much to see. Zoo Lights during the Holidays.
Located next to Point Defience Zoo and Aquarium. Great place for kids and adults to experience living history.
16 locals recommend
Fort Nisqually Living History Museum
5519 Five Mile DrLocated next to Point Defience Zoo and Aquarium. Great place for kids and adults to experience living history.
Yelm Farmers Market
301 2nd St SEEvery Saturday May to September at Yelm City Park.
Essentials
Walmart Supercenter
17100 WA-507Safeway
3215 Harrison Ave NWParks & Nature
A must see for everyone! Some parts of the park are closed in winter, other parts will require tire chains.
607 locals recommend
Mount Rainier National Park
A must see for everyone! Some parts of the park are closed in winter, other parts will require tire chains.
Amazing tram tours with all the iconic Northwest wildlife to see in their natural habitat. About 30 minutes away. Highly recommend for families.
106 locals recommend
Northwest Trek Wildlife Park
11610 Trek Dr E Amazing tram tours with all the iconic Northwest wildlife to see in their natural habitat. About 30 minutes away. Highly recommend for families.
Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center
100 Brown Farm Rd NEClose nature park for peace and quiet. Great for a local picnic.
8 locals recommend
Deschutes Falls Park
Bald Hill Road Southeast Close nature park for peace and quiet. Great for a local picnic.
Chehalis Western Trail
Chehalis Western TrailBiking trails
Lake Lawrence Community Club
15735 Topaz Dr SELake, beach, public boat launch, fishing
Wolf Haven International
3111 Offut Lake Rd SECochrane Memorial Park
750 Mill Rd SE Nice little park with walking trials, picnic areas and ponds.
Drinks & Nightlife
Located at the cinemas. Great atmosphere for adults. Good drinks, great food and appetizers before or after a movie.
7 locals recommend
The Uptown Lounge
201 Prairie Park St NE Located at the cinemas. Great atmosphere for adults. Good drinks, great food and appetizers before or after a movie.
Nisqually Red Wind Casino
12819 Yelm Hwy SEFood Scene
Gather Gastropub
9144 Burnett Rd SE Fresh made organic and delicious food
Starbucks
1406 Yelm Ave EPuerto Vallarta Restaurant
35105 Enchanted Pkwy S Mexican food, great for families
Yelm Casa Mia
134 Prairie Park St NE Italian favorites & Pizza
Hand crafted yummy pizzas and more in a cozy home-like atmosphere. This is a local favorite so get there early. Always fills up fast!
11 locals recommend
Pizzeria La Gitana - Yelm
309 E Yelm AveHand crafted yummy pizzas and more in a cozy home-like atmosphere. This is a local favorite so get there early. Always fills up fast!
Tahoma Valley Bar & Grill
15425 Mosman Ave SWAmerican favorites-steak, some seafood. Good food.
Kinja Japanese Restaurant
1304 E Yelm AveSushi, Japanese favorites.
Mr Doug's Restaurant
210 NE 103rd AveLocals' favorite for breakfast all day. Classic diner style food.
Pizza Hut
1412 E Yelm AveDelivery to cabin available
Old-fashioned local, family-owned Meat & Butcher Shop. Award winning pepperoni and jerky. Exotic meats, smoked meats. It's an experience you don't want to miss! Less than 10 minutes from the cabin.
Stewart's Meat Market
17821 WA-507Old-fashioned local, family-owned Meat & Butcher Shop. Award winning pepperoni and jerky. Exotic meats, smoked meats. It's an experience you don't want to miss! Less than 10 minutes from the cabin.
Arts & Culture
Tacoma Art Museum
1701 Pacific AveChihuly glass, watch artists creating glass art in the auditorium.
268 locals recommend
Museum of Glass
1801 Dock St Chihuly glass, watch artists creating glass art in the auditorium.
Washington State History Museum
1911 Pacific AveHands on activities done like pioneers! Experience how pioneers lived. Fun for families.
15 locals recommend
Pioneer Farm Museum
7716 Ohop Valley Rd EHands on activities done like pioneers! Experience how pioneers lived. Fun for families.