NW Scenic Drives

Deception Pass Drive

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Photo via Holly Davison

If 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!

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Island Family Fun

Kid-friendly Adventures for the Whole Family

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-the century 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)

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Chuckanut Scenic Drive

Amazing Scenery and Delicious Food

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Photo via Blanca Braun

It's time for a scenic road trip! From Bow to Bellingham, take your time exploring Chuckanut Drive. This 20-mile stretch of wonder includes rocky cliffs, dense forests, sparkling bays, mountain ranges, restaurants, local farms and more.

Samish Bay Overlook (Mile 10) Depending on what time of day you're on the Chuckanut, you may catch a glorious sunrise or sunset over Samish Bay. Set your camera to panoramic and walk the trail to the Overlook. Want to see the real Bat Cave? Put on your hiking shoes and keep going to Oyster Dome. With epic views and birdwatching, you'll see why over 40,000 visitors flock here every year!

Heritage Marker Pullout (Mile 12) A very pleasant spot to have a snack at a picnic table with views you normally have to pay for! If you (carefully!) walk across the road, kids of all ages will be amazed at the plant fossils, rare bird, animal and mammal tracks preserved in the ancient rock.

Larrabee State Park/Clayton Beach (Mile 15) Washington's first state park features Clayton Beach and stunning views of the Puget Sound, Anacortes and San Juan Islands. Take some time to contemplate the tide pools and dramatic sandstone formations along the 8,100 feet of shoreline.

Whether you have a little extra time on your way home or are looking for a weekend excursion, Chuckanut Drive is chock-full of dazzling distractions, good eats, charming towns and farms!

Yummy Stops

The Rhododendron Cafe (Mile 7) The "Rhody" is a great place to start your mini road trip. For breakfast, try their melt-inyour-mouth Biscuits & Gravy or Montana Huckleberry Waffles. Run into their bakery next door for a quick cinnamon roll and coffee to go.

Chuckanut Manor & Seafood Grill (Mile 9) This iconic restaurant's signature Whiskey Crab Soup may cause you to pinch yourself, but you aren't dreaming! From fresh oysters to burgers to pasta, there is something for everyone on the their menu.

Taylor Shellfish Farms (Mile 11) Get hands-on with the freshest, sustainably farmed shellfish in the PNW. Get a quick shucking lesson or let them do it for you. Grill your oysters and have a delicious picnic right on the waterfront!

Learn more online... lcl.bz/chuckanutdrive