Whidbey Island Scenic Way – Washington For drivers seeking something a little shorter than our previous two offerings, the Whidbey Island Scenic Way on Whidbey Island, Washington is a mere 75 km in length but is equally rewarding for its engaging roads, postcard worthy landscapes and numerous delectable stops. While most Seattleites are battling the rain and mist of the Pacific Northwest, Whidbey Island hides in the “rain shadow” of the Olympic Mountains and its loca- tion within Puget Sound also keeps things more tem- perate too. As such you shouldn’t have to worry much about snow, if this is a winter trip. Opened in 1935, the bridge at Deception Pass is argu- ably the main reason this route may have found its way onto your agenda. Spanning 453 m in length, the collection of two bridges sit at Whidbey’s north end and connect it to Fidalgo Island. Sitting some 55 m above the water, it provides an incredible vista. For the best photo to post, we’d recommend parking at Deception Pass State Park and walking over for ideal framing. And be sure to stick around at the park for some excellent hiking and a dip in one of their beauti- ful tide pools. If you consider yourself a foodie, a stop in Coupeville is never a bad idea. One of the oldest communities on the island, it boasts more than a handful of spots for a nosh with some of the freshest seafood you’ll find. The mussels here are world famous for a reason. If you need something sweet to wash down the savoury, a stop at Old Spot’s Bistro in Greenbank Farm is a must for a legendary, handmade Whidbey Pie – the Loganberry is the one you want. Trust us. The Whidbey Island Distillery can also be found along this route and will happily provide you with some af- ter-drive libations. They are famed for their various berry liqueurs but don’t miss out on their award-win- ning Bunker Rye Whiskey.
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