Activities in the Puget Sound Area
In the unlikely event you’ve exhausted all Seattle has to offer, within a few hours you can be in a rain forest, on an ocean beach or snowy mountain peak. Or, a few hours the other direction finds you in the desert! A ferry ride from Seattle can take you to a nearby island or another country altogether.
Listed below are some attractions in the greater Puget Sound area and beyond, including the Olympic Peninsula, Mt. Rainier, and many more.
Attractions
Washington State Ferries
Try a ferry trip to Bainbridge Island and back from the Seattle waterfront for the views.
Chateau Ste Michelle Winery
Located in Woodinville, about a half hour from the mansion. Features free tours and tastings, a popular summer concert series and more.
Columbia Winery
Also in Woodinville. Free tours and tastings. Some of their finest products are available exclusively at the winery.
Tours
Mt St Helens Nat’l Volcanic Monument
Breathtaking opportunity to witness volcanic devastation and Nature’s healing response.
Victoria BC
Two-hour Victoria Clipper hydrofoil trip from the Seattle waterfront, or take the ferry from Tsawwassen (near Vancouver BC), Anacortes, WA or Port Angeles, WA. Air & sea travel are also available, some including whale-watching opportunities.
San Juan Islands
Olympic Peninsula and Rain Forest
Mt Rainier National Park
Snow skiing at Crystal Mountain, Stevens Pass, or Snoqualmie Pass
Shopping
Ikea
Located in Renton; about 20 min from the mansion, or a relatively quick detour on your way to or from SeaTac airport.
Bellevue Square
Upscale suburban shopping mall about 15 min from the mansion—consider it a good excuse to take a drive across Lake Washington on one of the floating bridges.
Concert Venues
The Gorge Amphitheatre
Enormous natural amphitheater concert venue in George, Washington (yes, there really is such a town!), about two and a half hours away.