Tour Washington with Northwest Country Style Inns
Day one:
Seattle to Bainbridge Island Arrive Seattle and take the Washington State Ferry for 35-minute trip to Bainbridge Island. Visit Bainbridge Winery, walk to Historic downtown Winslow with over 100 Specialty Shops, Restaurants, and Art Galleries. Accommodation at The Marshal Suites
Day two:
Bainbridge Island to Anacortes Accommodation includes complimentary Continental Breakfast. Journey today the length of lovely Bainbridge Island across Agate Pass Bridge. On to Poulsbo and scenic drive to the historic Victorian Seaport of Port Townsend. Take the Washington State Ferry for a relaxing half hour trip to Keystone on Whidbey Island. Traveling northbound stopping for the wonderful Views from the Deception Pass Bridge, to Anacortes. This charming historic waterfront community on Fidalgo Island offers a fine selection antique and gift shops, as well as a wide selection of restaurants to suit every taste. Accommodation at Fidalgo Country Inn.
Day three:
Anacortes & Fidalgo Island Accommodation includes complimentary Continental Breakfast. Departing from Anacortes Marina by boat to visit the beautiful San Juan Islands and enjoy a day on a Wild life and Whale Watching Tour. For Dinner this evening why not visit the Northern Lights Swinomish Casino and enjoy their Buffet, or nearby La Conner. From fine dining to light snacks to microbreweries. Accommodation at Fidalgo Country Inn.
Day four:
Anacortes to Leavenworth Accommodation includes complimentary Continental Breakfast. Today head East on scenic Highway 2, schedule some time to visit the town of Snohomish, “Antique Capital of the Northwest”. Ascent the west slope of the Cascades to 4,061-foot Stevens Pass, and on to Washington’s Bavarian Village of Leavenworth, nestled against mountains that rise to more than 8,000 feet. In the town almost every building is decorated with ornate woodwork and Bavarian motifs. Restaurants feature German cuisine, as well as a range of American and Continental specialties. Accommodation at the Icicle Village Resort.
Day five:
Leavenworth Accommodation includes an European Breakfast Buffet. Take a short drive to the “early American city” of Cashmere. Visit the Pioneer Village and Historical Museum, and then the world famous Aplets & Cotlets candy factory tour with the opportunity to sample candy. Also visit Ohme Gardens past Cashmere for a taste of Washington’s Alpine Wilderness. Return to Leavenworth to explore the unique shops that display everything from handcrafted cuckoo clocks and music boxes to local crafts and imported goods. The art galleries carry works by both regional and national artists. Several annual Leavenworth festivals and plays bring many visitors to enjoy the town’s Old World ambiance. Accommodation at the Icicle Village Resort.
Day six:
Leavenworth to Edmonds Accommodation includes an Authentic European Breakfast Buffet. Today travel Westward via Highway 90 over Snoqualmie Pass to Seaside town of Edmonds nestled on Puget Sound and just 14 miles from downtown Seattle. Intimate bistros offer French, Cajun, Asian and Continental cuisine, along with fine restaurants offering fresh Pacific Northwest fish dishes of salmon and halibut. Accommodation at the BEST WESTERN PLUS Edmonds Harbor Inn.
Day seven:
Edmonds Accommodation includes a complimentary Continental Breakfast. Visit the Boeing Tour Center, step inside the World’s’ largest building and see one of the biggest commercial airplanes, the 747, being assembled. This fascinating tour is a must for visitors to the Puget Sound. Edmonds offers a variety of activities; explore unique specialty shops, art galleries and antiques. Enjoy Edmonds waterfront with its lovely beaches. Watch the ferry boats crossing the Puget Sound, and fish for salmon from the public pier and marina! Or go sports fishing by charter boat with a licensed skipper for salmon and bottom fishing Accommodation at the BEST WESTERN PLUS Edmonds Harbor Inn.
