When visitors head to Whidbey Island, they typically think of Langley (at the south end) or Oak Harbor (the naval air station at the north end), but tucked away in the middle part of the island is Coupeville. Coupeville is the county seat, and with a population under 2,000 is a historic district within the federal …
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If you take the Washington State Department of Transportation’s Bainbridge Island Ferry and follow Highway 305 to Poulsbo, you will discover that much to your surprise you have arrived in Scandinavia. Well, not really, but the elaborate Velkommen Poulsbo mural outside the Bakery Cafe may have had you fooled. The floral patterns that decorate the shutters …
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The Seattle Aquarium is high on the list of fun and family-friendly attractions in Seattle. Deservedly so. Located on Seattle’s waterfront, the Seattle Aquarium opened in 1977, with expansion and regular updates, is the 7th largest aquarium in the U.S. (based on attendance). In addition to its popularity with Seattle visitors, it offers research and …
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Whatcom County may not be the first Washington wine destination that you think of, perhaps not even the second or third, but this area, an easy drive north of Seattle, is producing some fine artisan wines that you should know about. The wineries are small, often family-owned, and find balance not only in the blending …