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6 Whidbey Island techniques and the creation
of local artwork.
Road map 1 A2. * 60,000. g
n 905 NW Alexander St, Coupeville, Blake Island State Park is
(360) 678-5434. named after Captain George
Blake, commander of the US
Whidbey Island boasts seven Coast Survey vessel in 1837.
state parks and two charming The park is the ancestral camp-
seaside villages. Coupeville’s ground of the Squamish and
Victorian homes, old barns, Duwamish Indian tribes and
and quaint waterfront recall boasts unspoiled scenery.
the town’s beginnings. Nearby, The island is an excellent
the extensive Ebey’s Landing example of Pacific Northwest
National Historical Reserve lowland forest and is home to
includes the historic army post, numerous native trees and
Fort Casey State Park. At the shrubs as well as deer, otter,
island’s south end, the arts Isolated coastline in one of Whidbey squirrels, mink, and many
community of Langley has Island’s state parks varieties of bird. The island’s
historic buildings, upscale large number of walking trails
shops, art galleries, and bed- 8 Tillicum Village and a 5-mile (8-km) saltwater
and-breakfasts. Blake Island State Park. beach make it an excellent
Road map 1 A2. Tel (206) 623-1445. destination for hikers.
Y Fort Casey State Park Open Apr–Sep, two trips per day:
1280 Engle Rd. Tel (360) 678-4519. 11:30am–3:30pm, 4:30–8:30pm
Open 8am–dusk. ∑ parks.wa.gov (schedule varies). 8 tours depart
from Pier 55, Seattle Central
Waterfront. 7 - = ∑ argosy
7 Bainbridge Island cruises.com/tillicum-village
Road map 1 A2. * 22,000. g
n 395 Winslow Way E, (206) 842-3700. Tillicum Village, located in
∑ bainbridgechamber.com Blake Island State Park, offers
visitors a fascinating cultural Tour group arriving at Tillicum in
A 35-minute ferry ride from and culinary experience. Guests Blake Island State Park
Seattle, this island makes for a are taken on a 4-hour tour
pleasant outing. Near the ferry of the village which starts with 9 Chateau Ste.
terminal, a path leads through a cruise from Pier 55 on Seattle’s
Waterfront Park to downtown Waterfront. Once at the village, Michelle
Winslow’s galleries, shops, and visitors can observe whole
cafés. The island’s charming Chinook salmon being prepared 14111 NE 145th St, Woodinville.
Road map 1 B2. Tel (425) 488-1133.
inns make it a popular stop and cooked around alder wood Open 10am–5pm daily. Closed Jan 1,
for travelers to the Kitsap and fires, in the traditional style of Easter, Thanksgiving, Dec 25. 7
Olympic Peninsulas. Bloedel the Northwest Coast Indians. 8 10:30am–4:30pm daily.
Reserve, with its Japanese A buffet-style meal is served, = Summer concerts.
garden, English landscape, followed by a performance ∑ ste-michelle.com
and bird refuge, is worth a visit. of the “Dance on the Wind”
stage show, a combination of Washington’s founding winery,
Y Bloedel Reserve traditional songs, dances, and Chateau Ste. Michelle is
7571 NE Dolphin Dr. Tel (206) 842- stories about the Northwest located on a wooded estate
7631. Open 10am–4pm Tue–Sun Coast Native culture. Also held in Woodinville, 20 miles (32 km)
(Jun–Aug: to 7pm). Closed Dec 25. here are demonstrations of north of Seattle. This location
& 7 the traditional carving produces all Chateau Ste.
Michelle’s acclaimed white
wines. (The red wines are made
in eastern Washington, where
grapes for both the white
and red wines are grown.)
Complimentary winery tours
and wine tastings are offered
daily. The winery’s summer
concert series draws top blues,
jazz, classical, and contemporary
talents to its outdoor grass
amphitheater, where concert-
goers savor wine and picnics
Chateau Ste. Michelle, founded in 1934, Washington’s oldest winery while enjoying the music.

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