California Road Trip Day One, With a short drive to Seattle complete we can take in a few fun activities at Pike Street Market and Pier 54 like visiting Ye Olde Curiosity Shop and the Seattle Great Wheel. Followed by a stop to Post Alley to leave your gum on the wall. Enjoy a quick pick me up with some delicious coffee from Seattle Coffee…
Anthony’s Restaurant has several of the best desserts found anywhere. The lava cake is out of this world, it does however take 20 minutes to bake, so order this one in advance. Included with the Sunset Dinner, you have the choice of a Hot fudge Sundae, an incredible Burnt Cream or an amazing Bailey’s Irish Cream Chocolate Mousse. Secret tip: dine with at least 3 other people and you can share all four!
Anthony’s Restaurant is one of our many delicious secrets. This Pacific Northwest seafood chain serves up some of the best seafood you will ever have… The crab cakes are out of this world! They are made without any filler, just melt in the mouth pillows of heaven! They offer up many fresh daily seafood dishes. My absolute favorite is the Sunset Dinner, you definitely must try it, available weekdays until 6pm. This four course meal consists of an appetizer, salad, entrée and dessert. This dinner is phenomenal and the quality at this price cannot be beat…
California Road Trip Day One, we are getting a late start today, but we just want to get going and begin our vacation, Anaheim is 1516.5 miles away. Tonight, we are going to start by enjoying a sunset dinner at Anthony’s Restaurant in Bellingham, WA. Then, continue on to Seattle…
If you are looking for some outdoor fun this week visit the Northwest Fair, in Lynden, WA Aug 15-20th. Enjoy the Rodeo, Animal Exhibits, Carnival rides, and performances by some great acts including Loverboy…
The Lynden Dutch Bakery found on Front Street is home to some phenomenal pastries. They have a great selection of pies, cookies, brownies and other baked goods. Stop by you will be glad you did…
Enjoy this 3.3 mile trail in Lynden WA a terrific calorie burner before you indulge yourself along Front Street. There you will find a few great restaurants, some very unique boutique shops, antique shops and a phenomenal pastry shop, The Lynden Dutch Bakery. Lynden is so enticing it has even compelled Donald Trump to visit, you should as well…
Stop by the Little Red Caboose on Peace Portal Dr for a cool pick me up, they offer a fantastic version of a Mocha Frappuccino, as well as many other delicious espresso based drinks, a perfect way to cool down on a hot day…
Make sure you stop by Drayton Harbor Oyster Company for some freshly shucked local oysters. Enjoy the beautiful view facing the ocean as you slurp back these tasty delicacies or enjoy them hot off the barbecue along side a local cold brew or wine. You will find them on Peace Portal Dr, definitely worth stopping by…
This little coastal city is worth a visit where you can enjoy some great golf at two of the top rated golf courses in Washington. You will also find bike and kayak rentals or you can bring along your own. Kayak Drayton Harbor or bike the Coast Millenium Trail, or, take a stroll through Peace Arch Park …
This beautiful park featuring four waterfalls on Whatcom Creek, which also has miles of well maintained trails for hiking in a 241 acre park.
Mallard Ice Cream is a great place to stop by and cool off on a hot day. They offer a wide variety of Ice Cream from the most common to some very unusual.
Enjoy 6 miles (9.6km) of trails through second growth Forrest and sandstone formations. An observation tower can be accessed from the summit, with incredible views of Bellingham and beyond.
Once every four years we get one extra day to synchronize our calendar. As it takes the earth 265.2422 days to orbit the sun, the quarter of a day is made up once every four years with a leap. The Frog is associated with a Leap Year, so there is no better time than today to find a great restaurant and enjoy some Frog legs.
A marvelous happy hour can be found at Chuckanut Manor Seafood & Grill where they have some terrific appetizers and entrees. Make sure you save room for dessert. Several other fine restaurants can be be found along this amazing drive…
Take this amazing scenic drive which overlooks Chuckanut and Samish bay. This winding two lane cliffhanger road also gives you spectacular views of San Juan Islands. The drive will take you from Fairhaven to Burlington, take exit 250 from the I-5 and follow the signs from WA-11. Coming from Burlington, take exit 231fro WA-11, off the I-5. You will find a number of great restaurants along this beautiful drive which boasts spectacular views.
The Fragrance Lake trail is an easy 5.5 mile round trip hike. Enjoy the scent of bark and pine as you make your way through this old growth forest. The entrance can be found on Chuckanut Drive across from the main entrance to Larabee state park. A Discover pass is required to park here and leashed dogs are permitted. This will surely please and offer up a solid work out with some steep inclines. Make sure you bring plenty of water and a camera to snap some gorgeous scenic shots.
Bellingham offers a splendid bike trail, which runs along the ocean from Bellingham to Fairhaven. Boulevard Park is a great place to stop along the way where you will find a beach and playground. Stop and enjoy a coffee and a hot fresh cinnamon bun from Woods Coffee located in the park right on the waters edge. And believe me, the cinnamon bun is worth the stop.
You will find many great places for a treat in Seattle from Fran’s Chocolates at Pike street Market to the numerous restaurants all over the city. One dessert you will not want to miss is “The Mt Brownie.” which can be found at the Rock Bottom Restaurant and Brewery on 5th Ave. – Enjoy!
Seattle offers so many great restaurants all over the city, it will take a long time to try them all, however here are just a few samples of where you must dine…
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