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WHIDBEY ISLAND A two‐day rolling tour of Whidbey Island, just 25 miles north of Seattle, is the shortest distance to far away. Discover historic Americana, local wines, art galleries, Penn Cove mussels, beaches, wineries, kayaking, whales, eagles, hiking, biking and breathtaking scenery year round. Day 1 starts from the Clinton Ferry Dock located on the south end of Whidbey and ends in Central Whidbey. Day 2 continues from Central Whidbey north ending at Oak Harbor’s Deception Pass Bridge. If you initially arrive via Deception Pass follow the itinerary in reverse. • Pet alpacas, llamas and goats at Paradise Found Fiber Farm. • A trip to Greenbank Farm for wine, cheese, fresh pies and flowers. • The Victorian seaport of Coupeville and Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve. • Fresh, local food with distinct local flavor. highlights WASHINGTON STATE TOURISM ITINERARIES Whidbey Island Culinary Rolling Tour Sunset at the historic Greenbank Farm on Whidbey Island. © 2010 RoseAnn Alspektor
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A two‐day rolling tour ofWhidbey Island, just 25 milesnorthof Seattle, is the shortestdistancetofaraway.
Discover historic Americana,local wines, art galleries, Penn
Cove mussels, beaches, wineries, kayaking, whales,eagles, hiking, biking and breathtaking scenery yearround.
Day1startsfromtheClintonFerryDocklocatedonthesouthendofWhidbeyandendsinCentralWhidbey.
Day2 continues fromCentralWhidbeynorthendingatOak Harbor’s Deception Pass Bridge. If you initiallyarriveviaDeceptionPassfollowtheitineraryinreverse.
• Petalpacas,llamasandgoatsatParadiseFoundFiberFarm.
• AtriptoGreenbankFarmforwine,cheese,freshpiesandflowers.
• TheVictorianseaportofCoupevilleandEbey’sLandingNationalHistoricalReserve.
• Fresh,localfoodwithdistinctlocalflavor.
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SunsetatthehistoricGreenbankFarmonWhidbeyIsland.
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Fresh sheet: WeatherdeterminestheavailabilityoflocalproductsbutWashingtonStatefarmersarealwaysworkinghardtooffertastyproductsyear‐round.Seewhat'sfreshnow:
Spring(April–May)Asparagus,BokChoi,Broccoli,Cabbage,Herbs,YoungGarlic,Lettuce,Mushrooms,Nettles,Peas,Radishes,Rhubarb,SaladGreens,Spinach
Summer(June–August)Apricots,Blackberries,Blueberries,Carrots,Celery,Chard,Cherries,Corn(Sweet),Cucumbers,Garlic,Gooseberries,GreenBeans,JerusalemArtichokes,Melons,Nectarines,Onions(Sweet),Peaches,BellPeppers,ChilePeppers,Plums,Raspberries,Squash,Strawberries,Tomatoes
Fall(September‐November)Apples,Blackberries,Blueberries,BrusselsSprouts,Collards,Carrots,Celery,Corn(Sweet),Cranberries,Garlic,Garbanzos,Grapes,Kale,Lentils,Pears,Peppers,Potatoes,Pumpkins,Tomatoes,WinterSquash
Winter(December‐March)Apples,Beets,Carrots,Chard,Collards,Kale,Kohlrabi,Mushrooms,Onions,Parsnips,Pears,Potatoes,Turnips,WinterSquash
ExceptionalMeat,Seafood,Dairy&Preservesareavailableyear‐round.
Arrive inClinton at the south end ofWhidbey Island via aWashingtonStateFerryfromMukilteo.Ferriesdepartevery
halfhourandprovideawonderfulglimpseintothenaturalbeautyofislandlifeandarearefreshingwaytostartyouradventure.
Stop in forbreakfastatKilchi’sBagelBakeryorPicklesDeli inClinton.Kilchi’sBagelBakeryofferslocallymadeandhomemadebagels,breakfastsandwichesandcoffee.PicklesDeli,alocalfavorite,servessoups,saladsandsandwichesallmadewithlocalandorganicproduce.Picklesalsoserveslocalorganicalesandwine.
Before you leave Clinton, be sure to visit with some of the cutest andmosthumorous animals on earth, right onWhidbey Island. Paradise Found FiberFarmhasalpacas,llamasandgoatstopet,plusagiftstoreforwovenproductslike hats, scarves, purses, cases and other clothing made from animal fiberharvested on the farm. Paradise Found ‘s Fiber Shack also sells handspunnoveltyyarninnaturalorhanddyedcolors.
TraveltoLangleyforacharmingexperiencethatwillheightenallyoursenses.TakeinawinetastingandavineyardtouratLangley’sWhidbeyIslandWinery&Vineyard.Agreatplaceforasnackorameal‐andlocalcoffee–isUselessBayCoffeeCompanylocatedintheheartoftownandnextdoortoarenovatedfirestationthatnowhousesabrewingcompany–OldWorldAlesandLagers,and CallahanMcVay, a glass artist working in an open‐air studio. Or take inviewsoftheSaratogaPassageandFrenchinspiredNorthwestcuisineatPrimaBistro. If you love chocolate, one stop at Sweet Mona’s for locally madechocolates, gourmet truffles and authentic hot chocolatewill definitely tameyoursweettooth.
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tipS: TipsforBringingYourBountyHome:CoolIt‐Ifpossible,bringacoolerforfragileproduce.Gelpacs,blockiceandbaggedicecanhelpkeepyourproduce,meatanddairyproductscoolorfrozenwhileyoutravel.Nottomatoeshowever–theyloseflavorwhenchilled!
BuyProduceLast‐IfyouplanonsightseeingandmakingadditionalstopswhilevisitingtheValley,buyperishableitemslast.Also,buythemostfragileproducesuchasripetomatoes,cherries,orapricotslast.
Tipsforvisitingfarms:
• Wearclosed‐toeshoesandclothesthatyoudon’tmindgettingdirty• Inthesummer,gointhemorningwhenit’scooler• Remembersunscreen,ahatandwater• Usehandsanitizeraftereachfarmvisitsothatyoucaneateachharvestalongtheway
Depending on the weather, and your sense of adventure, you can findgreat picnic items and even a picnic area atHistoric Bayview Corner &CashStore inLangley.Notjustacornerstore,thisboutiqueeateryofferswine tasting, art displays, a bike shop and local produce, wines andproductsforpurchase.Thebuildingwasrenovatedwithrecycledmaterialsand uses renewable resources demonstrating eco‐friendly practices suchas building a public restroomwith a composting toilet. Enjoy the picnicareaandplayalifesizegameofchess.
If you’d rather have a sit‐down lunch,Ca’ Buni Café atMukilteo CoffeeRoasters is a hidden gem in the woods of Langley. Serving a renownedpancake breakfast, lunch and dinner, Ca’ Buni Café headed by Chef JessDowdell is a special place to enjoy local organic foods, fresh roastedcoffees,art,music,andentertainment(ownerGarySmithmightsingyouasong).
After a long lunch, visit The Raven and the Spade, aWashington StateCertifiedOrganic farm,dedicated toenhancingandpreserving thesmall‐farming communities ofWhidbey Island. A late afternoon stroll throughMeerkerk Rhododendron Gardens is a great way to end your dayoutdoors,andagorgeouslocationforphotos.Meerkerkisanot‐for‐profitgarden, encompassing ten acres of display and educational gardensenveloped by forty‐three acres of woodland preserve with 4+ miles ofnaturetrails.
A number of dining options are available in Coupeville. If Penn Covemussels and local brew are your craving, try Toby’s Tavern, a casualwaterfrontpubserving fresh local seafoodand favoritehangout forages21 and older. For more upscale options, Christopher’s on Whidbeyfeaturesfresh,creativeNorthwestcuisineandavarietyoflocalwinesina
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cozy dining atmosphere. Oyster Catcher is also recommended for specialoccasionsorromanticeveningsfortwo.
Overnightlodgingsthatincludebreakfastmadefromfreshlocalfoodsinclude:GuestHouseLogCottagesinGreenbank;CaptainWhidbeyInninCoupeville,EaglesNestInninLangley;orTheFarmhouseBed&BreakfastinClinton.
Afterbreakfast,takeascenicridetoGreenbankFarm,fora tour,wineandcheesetastingandshopping.Localsareresponsible for saving the 522‐acre Greenbank Farm, itsrural character, natural habitat, and historical roots. TheGreenbankFarmofferscertifiedorganicpeapatchgarden
spaces, larger market farmer spaces for those interested in growing forcommercial use, and is host to a local CSA growing organic produce forsubscriberswhogetweeklyboxesoffreshorganicproduce.
On theway toEbey’s LandingNatural Reserve, stop in for freshberriesandice cream at Dugualla Bay Farms in Oak Harbor. Ebey's Landing NaturalReserve includes 17,572 acres of Central Whidbey Island encompassing thetownofCoupeville,FortEbeyandFortCaseyStateParks,Crockett,EbeyandSmithPrairieand17workingfarms.
Willowood Farm, one of the farms of Ebey’s Landing Natural Reserve, is afamily‐owned organic farm. Growing a large selection of specialty European
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Festivals & events: PennCoveWaterFestival(May)penncovewaterfestival.com
GreenbankFarm’sSavorSpring(May)www.greenbankfarm.com
SouthWhidbeyTilthFarmersMarket(May‐October)southwhidbeytilth.org
AnnualPicnic&PlantAuction(June)meerkerkgardens.org
IslandCountyCountryFair(August)islandcountyfair.com
ChefScottFrasercanbefoundmosteveningsatFrasersdiscussingmenuitemswithdinersin‐betweenorders.
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EndNote:Thisitinerarywascreatedbasedonaculinary/agritourismworkshopconductedbyWashingtonState Tourism and Washington State Department of Agriculture with feedback from various destinationmarketingandagricultureorganizations.Weapologizeifthereareanyminorinaccuracies.Datesandhoursmayvary,sowesuggestyouconfirmdatesandhoursinadvanceoftraveling.Wishingyouhappyandsafetravels.
andAsiangreens,brassicas (broccoli, cabbage&cauliflower)andalsomanyhardtofinddelicaciessuch as kohlrabi, fava beans and heirloom drybeans,WillowoodFarmoffersveryinformationaltours, but you will need to call ahead for areservation.
Take a shortwalk or hike at neighboringEbey'sLanding.Agreatspotforwaterviewpicnicsandexploration, as Pacific Northwest history is stillclearlyvisibleinthelandscape.
BeforeheadingtotheLavenderWindFarm,takea stroll on the historic Coupeville Wharf for a
fine cup of coffee and food produced onWhidbeyfarms.
The Lavender Wind Farm has the perfectgrowing conditions for lavender, only about 18inches of rain a year due to the Olympic Rain
Shadow,lotsofwind,andplentyofsun.Comevisitduringbloomingseasonandwalkthelavenderlabyrinth.StopbytheGiftShop&Nurseryformanylavenderproductssuchaslavenderstrawberryjam,lavendericecream,oilsandplants.
HeadtoOakHarborforlunch.Seabolt'sSmokeHouseisafamilyownedbusinessthathasbeeninoperationsince1978.Productsarepreparedbyhandandprocessed inhouse.Try the local’s favoriteClamChowderandFish&Chips.FlyersRestaurant and Brewery is a family‐friendly restaurant serving local seafood and meats. Beer lovers must try thePacemakerPorterorHumblesBlondeAle.HoneymoonBayCoffeeRoastersispassionatelydedicatedtotheartofsmallbatchEuropeanstylecoffeeroasting.Customerscanwatchwhilecoffeeroastersareatworkandpickupanafternoonlatteorespresso.
AgreatwaytoendthedayatsunsetisavisittoDeceptionPassStatePark.Ruggedcliffs,oldgrowthforests,abundantwildlifeincluding174speciesofbirdsandunprecedentedviewsdefinethepark,andvisitorsenjoymilesofbothsaltwaterandfreshwatershorelines,twooutdooramphitheatersandsuperbfishinginCranberryLake.
CurbyourappetitewithaneveningofculinarydelightatFrasersGourmetHideawayinOakHarbor.Usinglocal,organicfreshwhole foods,ChefScottFraserproducesgourmetmealsalmostnightlyat thisadoredWhidbey Islandrestaurant.ChefFraseralsovolunteerstwoplusdaysaweektomentortheOakHarborProStartculinarystudentsandroutinelyleadsstudentstocompetitionvictories.OnionloversmusttrytheFrenchOnionSoupservedinahugeWallaWallaSweet.
AlternaterestaurantsservinglocalfoodsinOldTownOakHarborincludeZorbasGreekRestaurant,ChinaCityandBayCityBistro.
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SarahRichards,theownerofLavenderWindFarm,showsoffabundleoffreshlyharvestedlavender.
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PrimaBistro
2011/2FirstStreet,Langley
(360)221‐4060
www.primabistro.com
Opendailyat11:30AM
SweetMona’sIslandAngelChocolates
138SecondStreet,Langley (360)221‐2726
www.islandangelchocolates.com
Opendaily10am‐5pm
HistoricBayviewCorner&CashStore
5603BayviewRoad,Langley
(360)321‐4145
www.goosefoot.org
Ca’BuniCaféatMukilteoCoffeeRoasters
3228LakeLeoWay,Langley
(888)890‐9800(360)321‐5262
www.mukilteocoffee.com
Mon.–Sat.8am‐4pm
TheRavenandtheSpadeGarden
4785EastHarborRoad,Freeland
(206)782‐2412
www.ravenspadefarm.com
MeerkerkGardens&Nursery
3531MeerkerkLane,Greenbank
(360)678‐1912
www.meerkerkgardens.org
SummerHours:3/15–9/15
OpenDaily9am‐4pm
WinterHours:9/16–3/14
Wed.‐Sun.9am‐4pm
Toby’sTavern
8FrontSt,Coupeville
(360)678‐4222
www.tobysuds.com
Opendaily11am‐9pm
Christopher’sonWhidbey
103NorthwestCovelandStreet,Coupeville
(360)678‐5480
www.christophersonwhidbey.com
Lunch:Mon‐Fri11:30‐2:00,
Sat12:00‐2:30
Dinner:Mon‐Sat5pm‐close
OysterCatcher
GraceStNW,Coupeville
(360)678‐0683
www.oystercatcherwhidbey.com
Thursday‐Sunday,5pm‐8pm
SundayBrunchat11am
GuestHouseLogCottages
24371Washington525,Greenbank
(360)678‐3115
www.guesthouselogcottages.com
CaptainWhidbeyInn
ShipofFoolsRestaurant.
2072WCaptainWhidbeyInnRd,Coupeville
(360)678‐4097
www.captainwhidbey.com
EaglesNestInn
4680SaratogaRoad,Langley
(360)221‐5331
www.eaglesnestinn.com
TheFarmhouseBed&Breakfast
2740E.SunshineLane,Clinton
(360)321‐6288(888)888‐7022
www.farmhousebb.com
More Information: WashingtonStateTourismwww.experiencewa.com
Whidbey&CamanoIslandsTourism
(888)747‐7777(360)675‐5412
www.WhidbeyCamanoIslands.com
CascadeLoopScenicHighway
POBox3245,Wenatchee
(509)662‐3888
www.cascadeloop.com
Kiichli’sBagelBakery
11600WA‐525(Ken’sKorner),Clinton
(360)341‐4302
PicklesDeli
11042SR525,Suite122,Clinton
(360)341‐3940
www.picklesdeliwhidbey.com
Mon–Tues9am‐5pm/
Wed–Sat9am‐6pm
Longerhoursinsummer
ParadiseFoundFiberFarm
4081SpringwaterLane,Clinton
(360)579‐1906
www.paradisefoundfiber.com
Sat.10am–4pm(June‐Oct)
Calltovisitduringtheweek
WhidbeyIslandWinery&Vineyard
5237LangleyRoad,Langley
(360)221‐2040
www.whidbeyislandwinery.com
OpenDaily10am‐4pm
UselessBayCoffeeCompany
121SecondStreet,Langley
(360)221‐4515
www.uselessbaycoffee.com
Mon‐Sat:7:30am‐4:30pm
Sun:8am‐3:30pm
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GreenbankFarm
765WonnRoad,Greenbank
(360)678‐7171
www.greenbankfarm.com
DuguallaBayFarms
36699SR20OakHarbor
(360)679‐1014
Ebey’sLandingNational
HistoricalReserve
(360)678‐6084
www.nps.gov/ebla
WillowoodFarmofEbey’sPrairie
399S.EbeyRd.Coupeville
(360)929‐0244
HistoricCoupevilleWharf
LocalGrownStore
26FrontStreet,Coupeville
(360)678‐3648
LavenderWindFarm
2530DarstRoad,Coupeville
(360)678‐0919(877)242‐7716
www.lavenderwind.com
SummerHours:Daily10am‐5pm
Spring&Fall:Wed‐Sun9am‐4pm
ClosedinJanuary&February
HoneymoonBayCoffeeRoasters
SWBowmerStreet,OakHarbor
(360)682‐6654
www.honeymoonbaycoffee.com
Seabolt’sSmokeHouse
31640SR20,OakHarbor
(360)675‐6485
www.seabolts.com
Mon–Sat9am‐8pm
Sunday8am‐3pm
FlyersRestaurant&Brewery
32295SR20,OakHarbor
(360)675‐5858
www.eatatflyers.com
Opendaily11am
DeceptionPassBridge
andStatePark
(888)CampOUT(888)226‐7688
www.parks.wa.gov/parks
FrasersGourmetHideaway
1191SoutheastDockStreet,
OakHarbor
(360)279‐1231
www.frasersgh.com
Tues‐Sat4:30pm‐10:30pm
BestWestern
33175SR20,OakHarbor
(360)679‐4567(800)927‐5478
CandlewoodSuites
33221SR20,OakHarbor
(877)226‐3539(360)279‐2222
www.candlewoodsuites.com
BluffonWhidbey
4808NorthJonesRoad,OakHarbor
(360)240‐9332(800)868‐0636
www.thebluffonwhidbey.com
AnchorageInn
807NorthMainStreet,Coupeville
(877)230‐1313(360)678‐5581
www.anchorage‐inn.com
CompassRoseBed&Breakfast508SouthMainStreet,Coupeville(360)678‐5318www.compassrosebandb.com
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