Seattle Official Visitors Guide 2008-2009 - (Page 22) AT T R AC T I O N S & TO U R S GETAWAYS :: a hop, skip and jump from Seattle :: MOUNT RAINIER BAINBRIDGE ISLAND 35-minute ferry ride across Puget Sound. n tio ina st De GETTING THERE SAN JUAN ISLANDS 1.5-hour drive north to Anacortes, then a 1.5-hour ferry ride west to Friday Harbor; or a 45-minute seaplane ride from Seattle. Enthusiasm for wildlife, binoculars, camera. 2.5-hour drive southeast. Use the southwest Nisqually Entrance to access the park’s Paradise area. WHAT TO BRING Adventurous spirit, winter jacket, hat, gloves, boots. Fondness for quiet and rustic charm, comfy shoes for strolling galleries. The view of the Seattle skyline from the ferry. Strolling around downtown’s galleries, boutiques, coffeehouses and cafes. A trip to Bainbridge Island Vineyards & Winery for a glass of the Puget Sound Appellation’s only pinot noir. Stop by Cafe Nola, an island favorite, for a taste of their heavenly French toast. Deep, fluffy snow perfect for crosscountry skiing, sledding, snowmobiling and snowball MOUNT RAINIER fights. Crystal Mountain ski resort — Washington’s largest — is only a short drive away on the northeast side of the mountain. Mid-December through March, park rangers offer guided 1.2-mile snowshoe walks through the Paradise area. During the trek, the rangers share information on the area’s plants and animals and how they adapt to the park’s world-record snowfall. SAN JUAN ISLANDS Touring the numerous art galleries in Friday Harbor. Exploring the shops and restaurants on Lopez, Orcas and San Juan Island. Naturalist-guided tours, wildlife spotting, humpback whale watching and storm-watching. HIGHLIGHTS BONUS Book an evening or two at one of the many warm-and-cozy bed and breakfasts that are widely available throughout the islands. BAINBRIDGE ISLAND 22 WWW.VISITSEATTLE.ORG http://WWW.VISITSEATTLE.ORG
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