Tacoma & South Puget Sound
Lacey, Washington
City
Suburban city east of Olympia
Lacey borders Olympia to the east, a fast-growing suburban city with retail centers, parks and a large regional shopping district.
History & Local Character
Developed after World War II as a suburb of Olympia, Lacey incorporated in 1966 and grew into the county's second-largest city.
Housing & Real Estate
Subdivisions, apartments along Martin Way and townhomes near Hawks Prairie.
Restaurants & Shopping
Hawks Prairie and the Martin Way corridor hold a wide range of chain and independent restaurants.
Schools & Education
North Thurston Public Schools serves Lacey, and Saint Martin's University sits on its southern edge.
Parks & Recreation
Wonderwood Park, Lake Lois and the Chehalis Western Trail provide recreation.
Transportation & Accessibility
I-5 runs along the west side; Intercity Transit connects to Olympia and Joint Base Lewis-McChord.
Local Businesses
Retail chains, restaurants, healthcare clinics, contractors and wholesale distributors.
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Nearby Attractions
- Chehalis Western Trail
- Hawks Prairie
- Saint Martin's University
- Olympia waterfront
Advantages & Considerations
Advantages
- Affordable relative to Olympia
- Abundant retail and services
- Good trail connections
Considerations
- Car-dependent layout
- Few historic districts
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lacey next to Olympia?
Yes. Lacey directly borders Olympia to the east, and the two cities share a continuous urban area at the south end of Puget Sound.