Chuckanut Manor PaB.. ® Located on beautiful Chuckanut Drive overlooking the San Juan Islands © 2 Beautiful Bed and Breakfast Accommodations with Spas © Northwest Cuisine with Fine Spirits 302 Chuckanut Drive, Bow, WA For Reservations (206) 766-6191 LO A) Lighthouse Inn FULL SERVICE DINING ROOM AND LOUNGE _ © Deli * Outdoor Deck © Daily Specials © Fabulous Outdoor Salmon Barbecue The Lighthouse Inn Restaurant 512 South First St., La Conner, WA (206) 466-3147 Reservations Gifts ¢ Artifacts ¢ Sportswear i Unique Selections From Local Artisans and Lb From Around the World CHOWDER BAR Featuring Home-made New England Clam Chowder Water-side of Gillespie's Livery Bldg. Overlooking Coupeville’s Historic Pier HoME By THE SEA ~On the beach (beachside hot tub), in the woods or on a lake — Snuggle up in peaceful solitude in a private country cottage. Inhale fresh sea air, go for beach walks, enjoy evenings by the fire — unwind in a quiet place. Bed and Breakfast and Cottages 2388 £. Sunlight Beach Rd Clinton, WA 98236 (206) 221-2964 Enjoy privacy with personal service, walk to La Conner shops and restaurants. 505 Maple Ave. La Conner, Washington 982257 1-206-466-4675 Guest House | Modest & Comfy Separate Garden Entrance, 328 Washington St PO. Box 1245 LaConner, WA $8257 1-206-466-4289 HISTORIC SITES & FA 8 Whidbey Island Island County Visitor Council PO Box 809, Coupeville 98239 206-678-4684 K. =] La Conner Chamber of Conimerce P.O. Box 644, La Conner 98257 206-466-4778 LA CONNER was found- ed in the late 1860s, and, through its trials and tribulations of history, has thrived as a tourist attrac- tion. The town, 1.5 square miles in size, lies at sea level near the mouth of the Skagit River and at the head of the Swinomish Channel. La Conner is 15 miles west of the J-5 at the Conway Exit (#221), or half an hour south of the ferry terminal at Anacortes. lts waterfront offers dozens of unique shops for souvenir hunters and art collectors, restaurants for diners, and an opportunity to sit back and enjoy a lazy afternoon watching the boaters ply the Swinomish Channel. This little town is located within the Olympia Rain Shadow, and receives approximately 26 inches of precipitation annually. A Quaint Atmosphere, a Beautiful Harbor View, Outstanding Cuisine & Reasonable Prices assure you of a Pleasant Dining Experience. LUNCH ¢ DINNER e SUNDAY LUNCH BUFFET Summer Hours: WEEKDAYS 4-9 PM FRI-SAT. BRUNCH 5438 Woodard Ave., Freeland, WA ia & * S et "7 sreaw'® 675-3379 Harbor Pointe B&B 720 Bonnie View Acres Rd., On the point of Oak 410 PM 10-2 PM 206-221-2511 eq 1c thy" T. 9G The Tranquility and Views are astounding from this waterfront Bed& Breakfast. Relax in Hot Tub Jacuzzi or stroll the private beach. Snuggle into Down Comforter, and be pampered, you deserve it. Starting at S65 with Hazbor Bay & Penn Cove,} full Harvest Breakfast. at Saratoga Passage. sc = B VISA came ann so Less than six inches a year falls in the form of snow, sleet or hail. Today La Conner boasts a senior high school, a library, four churches, two flashing stoplights, four museums and a weekly newspaper. It is the oldest town in the county. Many of La Conner’s residences and downtown businesses are housed in edifices that date from the turn of the century. These are not replicas, but actual structures built by craft- speople in the 1800s and 1900s. La Conner is a place that has always provided a welcome atmosphere for a variety of people. _ It is unique as a place to- live or visit with its relax- ing pace, pleasant sur- roundings and long, inter- esting history. Today La Conner is one of the state’s main tourist attractions, LOCATED ALONG the northern tip of Washington’s coast, — Whidbey Island is south- east of Victoria. The island is accessible from Vancouver; travellers can take the I-S south to exit 230 and continue west on Highway 20. A 103- mile drive will get you to Oak Harbour, one of the island’s larger centres. Whidbey is blessed with an abundance of craftsmen [ae who cffer their beautiful, unique work at various festivals and shows. Along with these festi- vals, Whidbey Islanders and visitors enjoy bicycl- ing, bird watching, boat racing, boating and yat- ching, as well as camping and enjoying the many beaches. A fare-free sight-seeing bus tours the island six days a week, and most are equipped with wheelchair lifts.