Road Trips
HOOD CANAL FALL JOURNEYS
Ahh... road trips . There’s nothing that holds more appeal than the classic road trip – discovering new places, trying new things. Here's a few of our favorite locations around the Fjord. The following itinerary starts at the Bremerton ferry.
(14 MIN., 9.2 MILES | VIA SR 106 W)
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101
Sequim
(7 MIN., 5.2 MILES | VIA SR 106 W)
Forks
Sol Duc Hoh Rain Forest
Quilcene
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Olympic Brinnon National Park N
Quinault Rain Forest
Kalaloch
Pac
Lilliwaup
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Hoodsport
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101
Matlock
3
Bremerton
90
Port Orchard Belfair
16 Gig Harbor
Allyn
Sea-Tac Airport
Tacoma
Arcadia
5
Kamiliche
61 101
Seattle
101 Union
Shelton
Port Townsend
Elwha
Aberdeen
The spectacular views from Union are not to be taken lightly. This is definitely the best vantage point to view the Olympic range. On the journey to Union’s center, take a moment to admire the historic Dalby Water Wheel and stop in at Cameo Boutique for some great shopping of local items.
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Alderbrook
Since 1913, generations of visitors have enjoyed the rustic, albeit very luxurious, charm of this canal-side retreat on 88 acres, which include an 18-hole golf course. The guest rooms are ideal for a rejuvenating escape, while the cozy cottages are perfect for family fun. Complete with a waterfront restaurant, dock, and saltwater pool and spa, the resort also offers access to boating from kayak rentals to schooner tours. Alderbrook Resort & Spa (10 E Alderbrook Dr., Union (360) 898-2200).
(6 MIN., 2.4 MILES | VIA SR 106 W)
Twanoh State Park’s 182 acres include over 3000 feet of saltwater shoreline and 2.5 miles of hiking trails. Stop by to gather shellfish off the public beaches (you will need a license) or simply follow the stream up the back acreage. There is a fantastic campground here as well as historic buildings to explore.
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Nestled between the North Bay of the Puget Sound and the southern hook of Hood Canal, Belfair is a great place for road trip supplies or to have lunch before heading off to explore the 130+ acre birder’s dream wetlands, Theler Wetlands Nature Preserve. Stop by Casper’s Pizza (23730 NE SR 3) or visit Bent Bine Brew Co, to try their new brews. Hankering for wine? Check out the award winning Mosquito Fleet Winery. Just around the bend is the famed Belfair State Park (above).
Union
Twanoh
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(22 MIN., 14 MILES | VIA SR 3 S)
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Belfair
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Olympia 5
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