Washington State’s Waterways, Seaport Towns & Adventures (7-Days) DAY 1
Arrival at Sea-Tac Airport / Pick up rental car
Drive 30 minutes north on 1-5N, to downtown Seattle.
Overnight: The Mayflower Park Hotel 405 Olive Way, Seattle, WA 98101 Tel: 206.623.8700 www.mayflowerpark.com
Enjoy award winning cocktails and lighter fare in Oliver’s Lounge, or a romantic dinner at Andaluca’s – consistently voted in the top ten restaurants in Seattle, both located at the 92-year-old, historic Mayflower Park Hotel.
DAY 2
Pike Place Market 85 Pike Street, Seattle, WA 98101 www.pikeplacemarket.org
Take a seven-minute walk to Pike Place Market. Have breakfast with a view at Lowell’s or The Athenian and grab a cup of coffee at the first official Starbucks shop while you descend the Pike Street Hill Climb. Visit the Seattle Aquarium, the Great Wheel and Wings Over Washington, located on Piers 57 and 59. Wings over Washington, is a scenic adventure ride of WA State. Taste Pacific Northwest seafood at the Crab Pot or Fisherman’s Restaurant, both on Pier 57.
Seattle Aquarium The Great Wheel Wings Over Washington Pier 59 Pier 57 Pier 57 1483 Alaskan Way 1301 Alaskan Way 1301 Alaskan Way Seattle, WA 98101 Seattle, WA 98101 Seattle, WA 98101 206.386.4300 206.623.8607 206.602.1808 www.seattleaquarium.org www.seattlegreatwheel.com www.wingsoverwa.com
Return to Pike Place Market and absorb the energetic atmosphere with fish that fly, produce grown locally, handmade artisan crafts, specialty food shops and off-beat attractions like the Gum Wall and Rachel the Pig.
Drive 70 minutes north on I-5N to WA-534 W Pioneer Hwy. Take exit 221, then continue on Fir Island Road, to Browns Slough Road.
Snow Goose Produce 15170 Fir Island Road Mount Vernon, WA 98273 Tel: 360.445.6908 www.snowgooseproducemarket.com What was once a barn is now a beloved roadside stand, offering the best in organic produce, smoked seafood, baked breads, artisan cheeses, carefully selected wines and legendary ice cream. (Open March 1 – Oct. 1)
Drive 15 minutes north on Best Road, then Chilberg Road, to Maple and discover LaConner.
LaConner is surrounded by fertile farmland and each spring, home to the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival, which draws visitors from around the globe. Voted best romantic getaway, this tiny town on the Swinomish Channel, offers ten blocks of rich history, eclectic shops and water views.
Follow LaConner Whitney Road / WA-20, to WA-11N, Chuckanut Drive for 30 minutes
Dinner: The Oyster Bar on Chuckanut Drive 2578 Chuckanut Drive, Bow, WA 98232 Tel: 360-766-6185 www.theoysterbar.net
Known for its seasonally inspired menu, spectacular Puget Sound views, award winning wine list and friendly service. This wine cellar has been awarded the Best of Excellence by Wine Spectator every year since 1990!
Continue on WA-11N 30 minutes to Fairhaven / Bellingham area
Overnight: Fairhaven Village Inn 1200 – 10th Street Bellingham, WA 98232 Tel: 360.733.1311 www.fairhavenvillageinn.com DAY 3
Drive 15 minutes south on Chuckanut Drive, to Larrabee State Park to meet your kayak guide
Moondance Kayak Adventures Meeting Point: LARRABEE STATE PARK 245 Chuckanut Drive Bellingham, WA 98229 Tel: 360.738.7664 www.moondancekayak.com
Enjoy 2-3 hours of on-the-water kayak paddling and exploration, beginning with a “hands- on” introduction to safety procedures and equipment. Glide across Chuckanut Sandstone formations and keep an eye out for wildlife, a stop on a Nature Conservancy protected Island in the bay, or a beautiful beach to round out the morning’s activity.
Head north for 20 minutes on Chuckanut Drive to Fairhaven
Lunch: Evolve Chocolate + Café (on the mezzanine level of Village Books in Fairhaven) 1200 11th St. • Bellingham, WA 98225 Tel: 360.220.1898 www.evolvechocolatecafe.com Indulge your palate and your mind at this charming café, perched deliciously above Village Books, in historic Fairhaven. Founded by Dirty Dan Harris in 1883, the Fairhaven Historic District, is known for its colorful 19th-century architecture and history. Many red brick buildings of Fairhaven’s Victorian-era, survive in the federally designated historic district.
Drive 15 minutes north to explore Bellingham
Bellingham Tap Trail www.taptrail.com/bttpassport
The Bellingham region is an epicenter of craft beer in Washington State, with 16 breweries now open. Use the Tap Trail walking map to explore a variety of locations, as well as tap houses and cideries. Bellingham offers something for everyone, with year- round outdoor adventure to historic districts with Victorian inspired architecture, a thriving art community, delightful shops and incredible water and mountain views.
Drive 15 minutes south / return to Fairhaven – arrive at the Bellingham Cruise Terminal
Dinner: Chuckanut Cracked Crab Dinner Cruise / San Juan Cruises 355 Harris Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225 Tel: 360.738.8099 www.whales.com
During summer months, relax on this un-matched crab dinner cruise experience around Bellingham and Chuckanut Bays. Dine on the Northwest’s finest Dungeness crab, as well as Tuscan herbed chicken, delectable side dishes, salads and dessert on deluxe 100′ tour vessels with indoor and outdoor seating on two levels. (Available June 10 – Sept 20)
Overnight: Fairhaven Village Inn 1200 – 10th Street Bellingham, WA 98232 Tel: 360.733.1311 www.fairhavenvillageinn.com
DAY 4 Drive 45 minutes south on I-5N, and southwest on WA-20W
Anacortes Ferry Terminal – (Reservations Strongly Recommended) Destination – Friday Harbor, San Juan Island 2100 Ferry Terminal Road Anacortes, WA 98221 Tel: 1.888.808.7977 www.wsdot.wa.gov/ferries Reservations: www.takeaferry.com
Drive aboard the largest ferry system in the U.S., that carries over 23 million passengers a year. The San Juan Islands rise like emerald jewels from the sea. From the ferry’s deck, observe island life on forested islands, sandy beaches and tiny coves. You’ll discover something new around every bend on San Juan Island -- alpacas, a lavender farm, a winery with an historic tasting room and the enchanting seaports of Friday and Roche Harbor.
Drive 15 minutes following the state scenic byway route southwest out of Friday Harbor
Pelindaba Lavender Farm 45 Hawthorne Lane Friday Harbor, WA 98250 Tel: 360.378.4248 www.pelindabalavender.com
This beautiful 20-acre organic lavender farm extracts essential oils in an on-site distillery, for handcrafted products. The farm also hosts a harvest festival each July.
Continue driving 10 minutes turning right on Bailer Hill Road to Westside Road
Lime Kiln Point State Park and 1919 Lighthouse 1567 West Side Road Friday Harbor, WA 98250 Tel: 360.378.2044 www.parks.state.wa.us/540/Lime-Kiln-Point
Also known as Whale Watch Park, as whale sightings are common from this shoreline, Lime Kiln Point State Park is a 36-acre day-use park with a picturesque 1919 lighthouse set on the west side of San Juan Island.
Take a left onto Westside Road, turns into Mitchell, then take a left onto West Valley Road
Krystal Acres Alpaca Farm and Country Store 3501 West Valley Road Friday Harbor, WA 98250 www.krystalacres.com
Delight in the peacefulness of this scenic 60-acre farm, with an ever-growing herd of more than 50 alpacas. Bask on the gentle slopes of sunny pastures and relax in the shade of massive 100-year oak trees. Stroll around the farm, then browse an extraordinary selection of alpaca sweaters, coats, and cuddly alpaca toys in the Country Store.
Head Northwest on West Valley Road to Roche Harbor Road to Reuben Memorial Drive
Lunch: Roche Harbor Resort 248 Reuben Memorial Drive Friday Harbor, WA 98250 Tel: 360.378.9820 www.rocheharbor.com
Step back in time at Roche Harbor Resort with sweeping water views, restaurants, shops, beautiful gardens and an active marina. Discovered in 1787, this company town hosted the largest lime and concrete plant west of the Mississippi. The 20-room Hotel de Haro was built around the original Hudson Bay Trading Post in 1886, with one-foot thick logs that are still exposed. Explore the San Juan Islands Sculpture Park, a 19-acre outdoor museum with over 100 works in bronze, stone, wood metal, glass and ceramic created by artists around the Pacific Northwest.
Drive 20 minutes North on Roche Harbor Road
Dinner & Friday Harbor House Overnight: 130 West Street Friday Harbor, WA 98250 Tel: 360.378.8455 www.fridayharborhouse.com
DAY 5 After breakfast - Explore downtown Friday Harbor! This one-square-mile historical seaport is the hub of San Juan Island. Visit eclectic shops, restaurants and museums.
The Whale Museum Historical Museum SJI Museum of Art 62 First St North 405 Price Street 540 Spring Street Friday Harbor, WA 98250 Friday Harbor, WA 98250 Friday Harbor, WA 98250 www.whalemuseum.org www.sjmuseum.org www.sjima.org
Lunch: San Juan Brewing Company 410 A Street Friday, Harbor WA 98250 360.378.2017 www.sanjuanbrew.com
Drive 20 minutes on Roche Harbor Road / take a left on Egg Lake Road
Zip San Juan 1959 Egg Lake Road Friday Harbor, WA 98250 Tel: 360.317.8434 www.zipsanjuan.com
Zip lining is not just for the adrenaline junkies of the world, but for everyone to enjoy. Experience the power and value of an unforgettable family experience. Step outside your comfort zone and zip through the forested tree canopies and over a lake! Some walking / hiking required and age and weight restrictions apply for your safety. (Open April 1)
Drive 10 minutes back on Roche Harbor Road
San Juan Vineyard 3136 Roche Harbor Road, Friday, Harbor, WA 98250 Tel: 360.378.9463 www.sanjuanvineyard.com
San Juan Vineyard, is a producer of award-winning estate-grown wines - Siegerrebe & Madeleine Angevine, in the coolest-climate growing region of the state, the Puget Sound AVA. An 1895 remodeled school house, tasting room and lovely grounds invite you. (Open March 1 – Sept. 7)
Drive 10 minutes back on Roche Harbor Road to return to Friday Harbor Take a sunset walk on the pier and relax in small town life as seabirds call overhead.
Dinner: Downriggers 10 Front Street Friday Harbor, WA 98250 360.378.2700 www.downriggerssanjuan.com
Located on the water's edge of Friday Harbor. Featuring water views, Pacific Northwest cuisine, & scratch-made cocktails.
Overnight: Friday Harbor House
DAY 6 Take the morning ferry back to Anacortes, take WA-20 Spur to WA-20W
Deception Pass Tours (Tours are 1 hour) 5596 SR 20 Anacortes, WA 98221 Tel: 888.909.8687 www.deceptionpasstours.com
Take a unique ride on a seated open deck boat and enjoy 360° unobstructed views passing through the waters of Deception Pass. At peak current, over 8 knots (9.5 mph), almost 900 million gallons of water pour through Deception Pass.
Continue South for 50 minutes on WA-20W down Whidbey Island to Coupeville
Lunch: Toby Tavern 8 NW, Front Street NE Coupeville, WA 98239 Tel: 360.678.4222 www.tobysuds.com
The tavern is on the shore of tranquil Penn Cove, waters known for its abundant crop of Mussels. A mercantile shop built in 1890, the structure has housed many businesses. Following prohibition, it became a beer parlor and has been a Tavern / restaurant since the early sixties. Coupeville was featured in the movie Practical Magic, which starred Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman. After lunch wander the quaint Front Street lined with charming shops or walk the scenic wharf.
Drive 10 minutes on S Main, turns into Hill Road, take a right onto Hill Road
Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve / Bluff Trail Head Ebey's Landing Road Coupeville, WA 98239 Tel: 360.678.6084 www.nps.gov/ebla/index.htm
Hike a 3.5-mile loop on the Bluff Trail, running along the bluffs overlooking the Puget Sound. At the halfway point, the trail drops with switchbacks to the beach. This stunning landscape at the gateway to Puget Sound, with its rich farmland and promising seaport, lured the earliest American pioneers north of the Columbia River, to Ebey’s Landing.
Return to S Engle Road and continue south to the Keystone Ferry Terminal
Keystone Ferry Terminal (Reservations Strongly Recommended – 30-minute crossing) 1400 WA-20 Coupeville, WA 98239 www.wsdot.com/Ferries/Schedule/scheduledetailbyroute.aspx?route=pt-key Reservations: www.takeaferry.com
Located on a wildlife refuge, this terminal offers a gorgeous backdrop and is incredibly lovely at sunset and twilight hours.
Overnight: Old Consulate Inn Historic Bed and Breakfast 313 Walker St. Port Townsend, WA 98368 Tel: 360.385.6753 www.oldconsulate.com
Built in 1889, The Old Consulate Inn is devoted to adults seeking an enchanting, warm, and relaxing escape from the tumult of the world.
Dinner: Walk onto scenic Water Street, for eight minutes
Bayview Café 1539 Water Street Port Townsend, WA 98368 Tel: 360.385.1461 www.ptbayview.com
DAY 7
Drive five minutes on Water Street to the Marina for check-in
Puget Sound Express (Tour is 4 Hours) 227 Jackson Street Port Townsend, WA 98368 Tel: 360.385.5288 www.pugetsoundexpress.com
Whale Watching! Three generations of family have helped visitors have life-changing experiences with some of the most majestic creatures on the planet – whales - 5 different species of whales and other marine mammals call this area home! 4-Hour tour departs at 10:00am and travels to see whales, returning at 2:00pm. Tour extends over the lunch hour and passengers are welcome to pre-purchase a boxed lunch or bring food and beverage on-board.
Drive for 90 minutes on WA-20W to WA-19 S, to WA-305 S
Bainbridge Island Ferry Terminal (Crossing time – 35 minutes) 270 Olympic Drive SE Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 Tel: 888.808.7977 www.wsdot.wa.gov/ferries/vesselwatch/terminaldetail.aspx?terminalid=3
The Seattle skyline is a breathtaking sight from the water on the return ferry ride back to the Emerald City. Take time for that last selfie on the deck and take home the many fond memories made during this road trip to Washington State’s Waterways and Seaport Towns.
Depart from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
More Information:
Patti Denny Port of Seattle [email protected]
Annette Bagley Bellingham Whatcom County Tourism [email protected]
Deborah Hoskinson San Juan Islands Visitor Bureau [email protected]
Sarah Hanke Puget Sound Express [email protected]