Shannon’s guidebook
Sightseeing
This easy, , short, flat trail is not far away in Belfair. You make your way through the woods to the raised boardwalk where you watch birds playing and ducking in and out of the marsh land. The end of the Hood Canal and water views are awesome.
26 helybéli ajánlásával
Thelar Wetlands Trail
22641 WA-3This easy, , short, flat trail is not far away in Belfair. You make your way through the woods to the raised boardwalk where you watch birds playing and ducking in and out of the marsh land. The end of the Hood Canal and water views are awesome.
A great day trip to an amazing rain forest trail walk along the river. Beautiful teal blue rapid waters. Walk up to the bridge that goes across the water, then back down the other side.
23 helybéli ajánlásával
Staircase Rapids
A great day trip to an amazing rain forest trail walk along the river. Beautiful teal blue rapid waters. Walk up to the bridge that goes across the water, then back down the other side.
About a half hour away is the Bremerton/Seattle ferry. Make a day trip and visit downtown Seattle. Pike Place Market, the Great Wheel, and the Seattle Aquarium.
36 helybéli ajánlásával
Bremerton Ferry Dock station
10 Washington AveAbout a half hour away is the Bremerton/Seattle ferry. Make a day trip and visit downtown Seattle. Pike Place Market, the Great Wheel, and the Seattle Aquarium.
Hoh Rain Forest Látogatóközpont
18113 Upper Hoh RdMount Ellinor
Great views from this advanced hike.
Amazing views of the San Juan Islands and beyond.
101 helybéli ajánlásával
Hurricane Ridge Látogatóközpont
3002 Mt Angeles RdAmazing views of the San Juan Islands and beyond.
Contact my friend, Kerry, at Hood Canal Events (360-710-7452) hoodcanalevents.com) to create your own unique Pacific Northwest experience. They can help with Olympic Mountain hiking and backpacking, and other concierge and personalized trip details from farm to table food, craft beer/wine/spirits, art, culture, and the areas amazing recreational opportunities.
Hood Canal Events
6871 Washington 106Contact my friend, Kerry, at Hood Canal Events (360-710-7452) hoodcanalevents.com) to create your own unique Pacific Northwest experience. They can help with Olympic Mountain hiking and backpacking, and other concierge and personalized trip details from farm to table food, craft beer/wine/spirits, art, culture, and the areas amazing recreational opportunities.
Often passed over, the Duckabush River region along Hood Canal offers amazing camping, great river access, and easy hikes to gorgeous waterfalls. A favorite lunchtime spot just a few miles away from Highway 101 is the Collins Creek Campground. Up the gravel forest service road from Collins Creek, Murhut Falls gives visitors of all abilities a fun little trail to hike to see a gorgeous two-tiered waterfall from a well-maintained trail. Closer to the paved road, the US Forest Service also maintains Interrorem Cabin and access to a historic fishing area along the Dosewallips called the Ranger Hole Trail. The short trail is easy to walk and gives impressive views of the always beautiful Duckabush River.
Murhut Falls Trailhead
National Forest Development Road 2530Often passed over, the Duckabush River region along Hood Canal offers amazing camping, great river access, and easy hikes to gorgeous waterfalls. A favorite lunchtime spot just a few miles away from Highway 101 is the Collins Creek Campground. Up the gravel forest service road from Collins Creek, Murhut Falls gives visitors of all abilities a fun little trail to hike to see a gorgeous two-tiered waterfall from a well-maintained trail. Closer to the paved road, the US Forest Service also maintains Interrorem Cabin and access to a historic fishing area along the Dosewallips called the Ranger Hole Trail. The short trail is easy to walk and gives impressive views of the always beautiful Duckabush River.
The views from Dosewallips State Park are some of the best on the Hood Canal, and access to hiking, biking and kayaking await those looking for adventure. Split into two sections, Dosewallips State Park gives both visitors and campers access to the both salt and fresh water. To the west of Highway 101, Dosewallips campground sits along the river, giving campers an excellent view and access to hiking trails. With stunning views of Mount Constance looming large upstream, herds of elk, rivers full of salmon and trees for of bald eagles greet those who make Dosewallips a stop on their adventures on Hood Canal.
18 helybéli ajánlásával
Dosewallips állami park
306996 U.S. 101The views from Dosewallips State Park are some of the best on the Hood Canal, and access to hiking, biking and kayaking await those looking for adventure. Split into two sections, Dosewallips State Park gives both visitors and campers access to the both salt and fresh water. To the west of Highway 101, Dosewallips campground sits along the river, giving campers an excellent view and access to hiking trails. With stunning views of Mount Constance looming large upstream, herds of elk, rivers full of salmon and trees for of bald eagles greet those who make Dosewallips a stop on their adventures on Hood Canal.
Food scene
About 40 minutes away is one of our favorite restaurants in this area. Great local beer on tap, great menu, and awesome staff. It is always busy!
28 helybéli ajánlásával
Silver City Restaurant & Ale House
2799 NW Myhre RdAbout 40 minutes away is one of our favorite restaurants in this area. Great local beer on tap, great menu, and awesome staff. It is always busy!
Casual bar and grill on the water in Port Orchard. Great food!
16 helybéli ajánlásával
Whiskey Gulch CoffeePub
2065 Bay StCasual bar and grill on the water in Port Orchard. Great food!
Rice Bowl
23690 WA-3A great place to grab take out in Belfair. The Pad Thai is yummy!
Great local pizza place. Order ahead and grab a pizza or sub on your way to the house.
33 helybéli ajánlásával
Seabeck Pizza
15376 Seabeck Hwy NWGreat local pizza place. Order ahead and grab a pizza or sub on your way to the house.
If you want to go to breakfast, this place is worth the trip! Their menu is awesome and their food is amazing! Tie it in with a little shopping or sightseeing in Silverdale.
16 helybéli ajánlásával
The Oak Table Cafe
3290 NW Mt Vintage WayIf you want to go to breakfast, this place is worth the trip! Their menu is awesome and their food is amazing! Tie it in with a little shopping or sightseeing in Silverdale.
About a 1 hour and 20 minutes away, but this place is so cute! Besides the great ciders and quaint atmosphere, they offer a grassy farm field with outdoor games and hang out areas. They also have an oyster bar, pizza place, and some casual food options. Pair this trip with some sightseeing up north.
83 helybéli ajánlásával
Finnriver Farm and Cidery
124 Center RdAbout a 1 hour and 20 minutes away, but this place is so cute! Besides the great ciders and quaint atmosphere, they offer a grassy farm field with outdoor games and hang out areas. They also have an oyster bar, pizza place, and some casual food options. Pair this trip with some sightseeing up north.
A family owned bakery and a little taste of Norway. We recommend the Viking Cup (cinnamon bun with cream cheese topper) and the cinnamon pull apart bread.
44 helybéli ajánlásával
Sluys Poulsbo Bakery
18924 Front St NEA family owned bakery and a little taste of Norway. We recommend the Viking Cup (cinnamon bun with cream cheese topper) and the cinnamon pull apart bread.
Peninsula BevCo
110 Harrison AveA fun bar and grill downtown Port Orchard.
Great Mexican food. Get takeout and bring it to enjoy at the house.
6 helybéli ajánlásával
El Sombrero Mexican Restaurant
23969 WA-3Great Mexican food. Get takeout and bring it to enjoy at the house.
Great little restaurant and historic water wheel next door.
9 helybéli ajánlásával
Robin Hood Village Resort
6790 WA-106Great little restaurant and historic water wheel next door.
Terrific high-end restaurant in a lovely waterfront resort.
14 helybéli ajánlásával
Restaurant At Alderbrook
10 E Alderbrook DrTerrific high-end restaurant in a lovely waterfront resort.
The Coffee Spot
20 NE Old Belfair HwyThe best coffee in Belfair. Convenient drive through right by QFC.
This QFC has a great bakery section, deli, specialty meats and cheeses, and even freshly made sushi. Stop here before heading to the house which is about 15 minutes away.
15 helybéli ajánlásával
QFC
201 WA-300This QFC has a great bakery section, deli, specialty meats and cheeses, and even freshly made sushi. Stop here before heading to the house which is about 15 minutes away.
City/town information
Quaint harbor town with shops, restaurants, watercraft rental, Heritage Distillery, 7 Seas Taproom, and more. The Tides Tavern, one the water, has been a local favorite for over 45 years and has awesome food.
53 helybéli ajánlásával
Gig Harbor
Quaint harbor town with shops, restaurants, watercraft rental, Heritage Distillery, 7 Seas Taproom, and more. The Tides Tavern, one the water, has been a local favorite for over 45 years and has awesome food.
A nice town with a great walking path along the water downtown. The closest city that offers all of the big stores like Walmart, Fred Meyer, UPS Store, many restaurants and shops throughout this city.
20 helybéli ajánlásával
Port Orchard
A nice town with a great walking path along the water downtown. The closest city that offers all of the big stores like Walmart, Fred Meyer, UPS Store, many restaurants and shops throughout this city.
Downtown Poulsbo is filled with shops and establishments built with Scandinavian and Viking aesthetics. Souvenir and curio shops even sell local artisan crafts and items inspired by this. A stroll through its streets as well as visiting each and every shop is one of the best ways to enjoy the city.
145 helybéli ajánlásával
Poulsbo
Downtown Poulsbo is filled with shops and establishments built with Scandinavian and Viking aesthetics. Souvenir and curio shops even sell local artisan crafts and items inspired by this. A stroll through its streets as well as visiting each and every shop is one of the best ways to enjoy the city.
A couple of restaurants, shops, distillery, and winery make up this tiny town.
44 helybéli ajánlásával
Hoodsport
A couple of restaurants, shops, distillery, and winery make up this tiny town.
Winieries
This is a quaint winery in a country garden setting. A peaceful place to sip and take in the vineyard view with peak-a-boo water view in the distance.
16 helybéli ajánlásával
Olalla Vineyard & Winery
13176 Olalla Valley Rd SEThis is a quaint winery in a country garden setting. A peaceful place to sip and take in the vineyard view with peak-a-boo water view in the distance.
f you are a wine/garden fanatic - this place is worth the 2 hour drive! They have wine tasting, spirits, a unique garden area to meander and sip your wine, a restaurant, and even a new mermaid museum. Check out their website for more info.
46 helybéli ajánlásával
Westport Winery Garden Resort
1 S Arbor Rdf you are a wine/garden fanatic - this place is worth the 2 hour drive! They have wine tasting, spirits, a unique garden area to meander and sip your wine, a restaurant, and even a new mermaid museum. Check out their website for more info.
A favorite local winery located in Belfair - just 15 minutes from the house.
7 helybéli ajánlásával
Mosquito Fleet Winery
21 NE Old Belfair HwyA favorite local winery located in Belfair - just 15 minutes from the house.
Love this wine! Worth a trip to Hoodsport. Check out a couple of other wine tastings along the way. Combine it with a trip to the Lucky Dog Casino.
10 helybéli ajánlásával
Stottle Winery Tasting Room - Hoodsport
24180 US-101Love this wine! Worth a trip to Hoodsport. Check out a couple of other wine tastings along the way. Combine it with a trip to the Lucky Dog Casino.
A funky little place that offers tastings and special private dinners. Besides the traditional wines, check out their unique cordial wines such as Bella Cranberry, Stella Raspberry, and Loganberry Dream. They also carry specialty jams, chocolate truffles, and coffees.
27 helybéli ajánlásával
Hoodsport Winery
23501 US-101A funky little place that offers tastings and special private dinners. Besides the traditional wines, check out their unique cordial wines such as Bella Cranberry, Stella Raspberry, and Loganberry Dream. They also carry specialty jams, chocolate truffles, and coffees.
Casinos
A fun, small, casino to visit if you are out and about sightseeing in Poulsbo or Bainbridge Island.
11 helybéli ajánlásával
The Point Casino
7989 NE Salish LnA fun, small, casino to visit if you are out and about sightseeing in Poulsbo or Bainbridge Island.
A bigger casino in the area which offers restaurants and entertainment.
34 helybéli ajánlásával
Little Creek Casino Resort
91 WA-108A bigger casino in the area which offers restaurants and entertainment.
A small casino to visit as you go for a drive around the Canal through Union and the Alderbrook Resort area.
9 helybéli ajánlásával
Lucky Dog kaszinó
19330 US-101A small casino to visit as you go for a drive around the Canal through Union and the Alderbrook Resort area.
Local Shopping
A cute gathering place offering local snacks, art, gifts, and specialty grocery items located on Hood Canal in Union. Try a mimosa popsicle, local wine, gourmet cheese, and take your treat to a waterfront table by a bonfire pit.
18 helybéli ajánlásával
Union City Market
5101 WA-106A cute gathering place offering local snacks, art, gifts, and specialty grocery items located on Hood Canal in Union. Try a mimosa popsicle, local wine, gourmet cheese, and take your treat to a waterfront table by a bonfire pit.
This cute gift/antique shop is awesome. Find some treasures old and new. Located near the waterfront near other shops and restaurants.
8 helybéli ajánlásával
Josephine's Mercantile
701 Bay StThis cute gift/antique shop is awesome. Find some treasures old and new. Located near the waterfront near other shops and restaurants.
A quaint local gift shop with wine tasting! My friend Kerry works here and is a local treasure growing up in Union, working at the Alderbrook Resort, and owning a local restaurant. She owns "Hood Canal Events". She is a great resource of info!
10 helybéli ajánlásával
Cameo Boutique & Wine Shop
6871 WA-106A quaint local gift shop with wine tasting! My friend Kerry works here and is a local treasure growing up in Union, working at the Alderbrook Resort, and owning a local restaurant. She owns "Hood Canal Events". She is a great resource of info!
Take a stroll through this gift shop and unique floral boutique. In the summer they do a Friday night outdoor concert and shopping event as well as a farmer's market on Saturday's.
White Barn Decor
23611 WA-3Take a stroll through this gift shop and unique floral boutique. In the summer they do a Friday night outdoor concert and shopping event as well as a farmer's market on Saturday's.
A drive-in movie theater - don't see too many of these anymore! Open weekends Mar/Apr through Sep/Oct.
17 helybéli ajánlásával
Rodeo Drive-In Theater
7369 WA-3A drive-in movie theater - don't see too many of these anymore! Open weekends Mar/Apr through Sep/Oct.
Breweries
Brewery in Belfair with beer and ciders on tap. Nice area in the back with corn hole, fire table, and plenty of outdoor seating. Bring a Seabeck pizza or other food in. Kids are welcome!
8 helybéli ajánlásával
Bent Bine Brew Co.
23297 WA-3Brewery in Belfair with beer and ciders on tap. Nice area in the back with corn hole, fire table, and plenty of outdoor seating. Bring a Seabeck pizza or other food in. Kids are welcome!