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ISLAND FAMILY FUN When you’re looking for an affordable way to get out and spend time with the family in the Pacific Northwest, it may be time to schedule your own Whidbey Island Adventure! Fort Casey has a beautiful turn-of-thecentury lighthouse, as well as abundant bunkers and batteries you can visit while enjoying the beautiful sights. Fort Ebey Do you love beautiful views? Exploration of old structures? Harvesting seaweed? Naval Airplanes? You can enjoy it all at Fort Ebey’s 651-acre park for a day or a weekend! Fort Nugent Oak Harbor is home to Fort Nugent and its park which includes a full golf course, natural wetlands, playgrounds for the kids, and much more! PBY Naval Museum The small island town of Oak Harbor played a surprisingly important role in WWII and has founded this museum as a display of its proud history. Whidbey Pie & Cafe After spending a long day exploring natural wonders, it's time to stop in and fill your tummies with a slice of Salted Caramel Apple Pie or gluten-free Pumpkin pie. Blue Fox Drive-In End your island adventure at one of Washington's last remaining drivein theaters and watch a feature film with the family from the comfort of your car or out on the grass! (Open year round) lcl.bz/islandfamilyfun
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f you're looking for a drive that will let you breathe in the exquisite beauty of the Northwest, then the one-hour Deception Pass Drive is not to be missed! Your adventure starts at the roundabout at Sharpe's Corner with stunning views of Padilla Bay. After a little over 2 ½ miles of tall pine trees, beautiful forests and peaceful meadows, you'll be delighted to see Lake Campbell peeking through the trees.
Shrimp Shack doesn't just have incredible shrimp and seafood, they also serve delicious burgers too! While you're driving through Deception Pass, keep an eye open for the unique wildlife that calls it home, including a host of loons, cormorants, gulls, sea ducks, grebes and more!
Deception Pass Tours provides an incredible boat tour of the pass, but their real claim to fame is their astonishing Colossal Cone, a quart of ice cream served up in a gargantuan cone! Deception Pass Park is one of the most popular stops in the Northwest with its incredible sunsets, hidden coves, and great family activities like hiking its numerous trails and fishing. Seabolts At Deception Market And Deli offers rich and meaty burgers, served up on delicious potato rolls. In the mood for seafood? Try their Halibut Fish and Chips! From beautiful sights to tantalizing flavors, isn't it time to plan your own Deception Pass Drive Adventure today? Continue into Oak Harbor to start your Island Adventure! lcl.bz/deceptionpassdrive
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