| there's a fireside cocktail lounge, a casual bar/grill and a sophisticated, waterfront restaurant situated inside an old mansion on the resort's grounds. additional amenities include a full-service spa, a marina and a general store. 6 miles from the orcas island skatepark. this upscale resort and spa is 2. the mansion itself is open for self-guided tours. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. suites (including one in a stand-alone bungalow) add living rooms with pull-out sofas and gas fireplaces, as well as kitchens, whirlpool tubs and private decks. the low-key, traditional rooms offer free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs, coffeemakers and minifridges. 8 miles from moran state park and 5 Paine Field 3 hr 3
Obstruction Pass State Park (18 min) Waterside space featuring campsites, interpretive trails, beach activities, picnic areas & fishing. Mount Constitution (23 min) Steep mountain with hiking trails & a stone watchtower at the summit offering scenic views. Cascade Lake (7 min) Lake and camping Jones Island Marine State Park (37 min) This sprawling park accessed by boat offers primitive campsites, trails & beaches. Judd Cove Preserve (22 min) Natural preserve on the water with a historic lime kiln & serene views from the beach. Moran State Park (5 min) Expansive park featuring campgrounds, 5 lakes, hikes & an observation tower with panoramic views. Turtleback Mountain Preserve (18 min) Spirit of Orca Whale Watching & Wildlife Tours (1 hr 41) Killer whale and whale watching The Whale Museum - Exhibit Hall & Gift Shop Open (1 hr 25) Institution presenting artwork, artifacts & programs focused on whales & the Salish sea ecosystem. Spencer Spit State Park (1 hr 14) A beachfront park with a lagoon, sand-splits, camping, boating, crabbing & picnicking opportunities. The Orcas Island Historical Museum (13 min) Cabins built in the 1870s & 1890s featuring historical artifacts that depict the island's history. Turtleback Mountain (23 min) Resembling a turtle shell, this mountain preserve features forested hiking trails & stunning views. Jones Island (38 min) Odlin County Park (1 hr 9) Waterfront park on the Salish Sea offering camping, picnicking & a constructed wetlands area. |