Seattle Excursions
View from Orcas, San Juan Islands
Puget Sound Islands
Washington State Ferries depart regularly from the Seattle
waterfront piers carrying passengers to and from the many islands
in scenic Puget Sound. Visitors generally favour Bremerton, about
20 miles (32km) west of the city, actually on the tip of the Kitsap
Peninsula. Here stands the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard Museum, and
visitors can also explore the historic destroyer, USS Turner Joy
that is tied up at the ferry dock. A popular island destination is
Bainbridge, just 10 miles (16km) west of Seattle, which has its own
winery. Winslow, the main town on Bainbridge Island, is a pretty
historic town with some fine restaurants and shops and a great view
of Seattle. Vashon Island, 10 miles (16km) southwest of the city is
an artist’s colony. A little further afield are the San Juan
Islands boasting miles of unspoilt beaches, state parks,
whale-watching opportunities and primeval forests.
Website: www.gonorthwest.com/Washington/puget/Puget_Sound.htm
