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Three Magnets Brewing Company- Olympia's Oldest Brewery

Support Small Business Series The Swantown Inn is a small Mom and Pop, family owned business. In this series of blog posts we want to highlight other small businesses. Some we frequent often, some less so, but if there is a choice between a chain and… Read more
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2025 Legislative Session, overnight and short term lodging options.

We have been hosting lobbyists, lawmakers, business people and constituents at our Inn for over 25 years. Some are here for one night while testifying on bills, while others take advantage of our longer term lodging while here for the entire session.… Read more

Spiced Honey Old Fashioned

Nathan and Casey joined the Cask Club at Heritage Distilling here in town and set out to make a delicious whiskey using Nathan's honey and Casey's sourced Grade A Madagascar Vanilla beans and boy did we deliver. Its pretty amazing according to anyone… Read more
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Lolli Llama- Olympia's Sweetest Shop

Support Small Business Series The Swantown Inn is a small Mom and Pop, family owned business. In this series of blog posts we want to highlight other small businesses. Some we frequent often, some less so, but if there is a choice between a chain and… Read more
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Birding in Olympia and Thurston County

Birding is a great way to get out explore nature and find new and different things to see. Birding in Olympia, offers a diverse experience for enthusiasts of all levels. Because of our location, Olympia provides a variety of habitats, from wetlands a… Read more
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Recipes from the Inn

Even if you have not stayed at the Inn, you may have tried some of our food. The Espresso Bar serves some of our baked treats, or maybe you have shared a meal with us. Regardless you should know Casey does the majority of the cooking. Nathan does bak… Read more
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Mexican Anyone? Family Friendly and Fun!

Support Small Business Series The Swantown Inn is a small Mom and Pop, family owned business. In this new series of blog posts we want to highlight other small businesses. Some we frequent often, some less so, but if there is a choice between a chain… Read more
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The heartbeat of the city.

Support Small Business Series The Swantown Inn is a small Mom and Pop, family owned business. In this new series of blog posts we want to highlight other small businesses. Some we frequent often, some less so, but if there is a choice between a chain… Read more
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The best cakes for events or just because!

Support Small Business Series The Swantown Inn is a small Mom and Pop, family owned business. In this new series of blog posts we want to highlight other small businesses. Some we frequent often, some less so, but if there is a choice between a chain… Read more
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Raise your game, at Legends Arcade

Support Small Business Series The Swantown Inn is a small Mom and Pop, family owned business. In this new series of blog posts we want to highlight other small businesses. Some we frequent often, some less so, but if there is a choice between a chain… Read more