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san juan island. A blend of history and beauty
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SAN JUAN ISLAND IS THE BUSIEST OF THE ISLANDS. The ferry to San Juan Island arrives smack in the center of Friday Harbor, a charming town with lots of reasons to visit. The island offers more restaurants, shops, galleries, and activities than anywhere else in the islands. Within the easily walkable 1-square mile town of Friday Harbor, visitors will find a full array of sophisticated cuisine along with casual pub fare, chocolate shops, ice cream shops, cozy bookshops, and quirky stores. Looking for more? In the mood for a movie? The island has had a movie theater since 1915. In the mood for disc golf? The island has that too. The Whale Museum is located downtown, offering a look at some of the world’s largest endangered species. To help raise awareness of the plight of these iconic creatures, the museum offers symbolic orca adoptions. It was one of the first whale museums in the country. Be sure to visit the San Juan Islands Museum of Art, where travelers can view local art from around the islands. Between the north and south ends of the island, visiWATERSIDE 2022
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