Home to famous landmarks such as the Space Needle, Seattle gets a lot of love from tourists — who often skip over the much smaller, yet eclectic state capital, Olympia.

Although Olympia, located about 60 miles southwest of Seattle, is home to only about 55,000 residents, the city boasts a burgeoning arts scene and packs an impressive public art collection and a number of museums and galleries into its 20 square miles. Olympia was also the birthplace of the "riot grrrl" music movement in the 1990s and is still a thriving music hub decades later. Beyond its cultural offerings, Olympia embodies the essence of Pacific Northwest natural beauty. The city boasts an array of picturesque parks, scenic hiking trails, and stunning vistas of Mount Rainier in the distance.

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Why You Should Put Your Luggage in the Hotel Bathtub

While it may sound like an unusual suggestion, putting your luggage in the bathtub is a far better option than placing it on the bed, as many travelers automatically do. Find out why you should follow this one simple tip to enjoy a stress-free hotel stay on your next trip.

5 Stunning Volcanoes to Visit Around the World

Over millions of years of eruptions, volcanoes have created some of the planet's most stunning natural landscapes. From one of the world's most active volcanoes to North America's tallest volcanoes, here are five of the most stunning volcanoes on the planet that you can safely visit.