Thurston district, Washington, United States

Places to visit near Lacey

Lacey is a town in Thurston district, Washington, United States, home to about 46,409 people. Within 50 km by road there are 131 places to visit — 45 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 16 parks, 29 beaches & coast and 17 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Chambers Lake (2 km), Lake Lois (2 km) and Goose Pond (2 km).

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Lacey, Washington
Lacey, Thurston district, Washington, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Lacey at a glance

Location
Thurston district, Washington, United States
Population
about 46,409
Coordinates
47.0343° N, 122.8232° W
Places within 50 km
131 (131 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for parks

Top places to visit near Lacey

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Lacey: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Lacey

94 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Lacey. The closest is Chambers Lake (2 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Lacey

53 parks within 100 km of Lacey. The closest is Watershed Park (6 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Beaches & coast near Lacey

44 beaches & coast within 100 km of Lacey. The closest is Ellis Cove (9 km). Best time: october to march.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Lacey

32 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Lacey. The closest is Tolmie State Park (13 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Lacey

23 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Lacey. The closest is Northcraft Mountain (28 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Lacey

11 forts & heritage within 100 km of Lacey. The closest is Shipwreck (17 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Lacey

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 12 km on the road.

  1. Start in Lacey
  2. 2 km Chambers Lake · lake, Thurston
  3. 4 km Hicks Lake · lake, Thurston
  4. 2 km Goose Pond · lake, Thurston
  5. 1 km Longs Pond · lake, Thurston
  6. 1 km Lake Lois · lake, Thurston
  7. 2 km Back to Lacey

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How to reach Lacey

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    Within 15 km of Lacey

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Lacey by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs4594Chambers Lake (2 km)
    Parks1653Watershed Park (6 km)
    Beaches & coast2944Ellis Cove (9 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1732Tolmie State Park (13 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints523Northcraft Mountain (28 km)
    Other attractions012Bubbleator (64 km)
    Forts & heritage411Shipwreck (17 km)
    Churches610United Churches of Olympia (7 km)
    Museums510Olympic Flight Museum (11 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves34Ketron Island (25 km)
    Treks11Ruston Way Waterwalk (48 km)
    Buddhist sites01Dai Bai Zan Cho Bo Zen Ji (89 km)

    Lacey: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Lacey?

    Chambers Lake (lake, about 2 km), Lake Lois (lake, about 2 km), Goose Pond (lake, about 2 km), Hicks Lake (lake, about 3 km), Longs Pond (lake, about 3 km), Smith Lake (lake, about 4 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Lacey?

    131 places on Spotwander: 45 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 16 parks, 29 beaches & coast, 17 wildlife, forests & gardens, 5 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest lake to Lacey?

    Chambers Lake, about 2 km by road; Lake Lois (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Lacey?

    Watershed Park, about 6 km by road; Artesian Commons (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Lacey?

    Ellis Cove, about 9 km by road; Gull Harbor (13 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Lacey?

    Start in Lacey, visit Chambers Lake, then Hicks Lake, then Goose Pond, then Longs Pond, then Lake Lois, and drive back — about 12 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Lacey?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for parks.

    Towns near Lacey

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Lacey’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Lacey on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.