Best Things to Do With Kids on Beautiful Whidbey Island
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Checking out the art at Whidbey Island’s Price Sculpture Forest. Photo: Allison Sutcliffe
Wander in wonder at Price Sculpture Forest
We recently enjoyed visiting the Price Sculpture Forest in Coupeville. We found the trails to be fun and easy to navigate, and since admission is free, it’s an activity you can easily add to your itinerary without any regrets. The new augmented reality experience allows visitors to view art without the need for it to physically be there, and it’s absolutely alluring to kids.
There is a free self-guided tour available for download, but service in the park can be spotty, depending on your carrier. The park does not allow dogs, an important consideration if you are traveling with your pup.
Local tip: You can also access the Sculpture Forest from the town of Coupeville if you want to extend your hike. Take the 1.5-mile walking path which runs from the historic waterfront in downtown Coupeville and ends at the park.
If you go to Whidbey Island ...Getting there: Whidbey Island is located in Puget Sound and is accessible via the Mukilteo-Clinton ferry, which deposits visitors on the south end of the island. Arrive on the north end of the island by driving across the (heart-stopping) Deception Pass Bridge near the town of Anacortes. Find more detailed directions and tips from locals here, plus a printable map of the island. Local tip: If you are traveling to Whidbey from the Tacoma or Olympia area, it may be worth your while to consider driving along Hood Canal and catching the Port Townsend-Coupeville ferry, which takes reservations. This ferry deposits travelers mid-island, right next to Fort Casey. Where to stay: When we visit, we stay with family, but friends have found good options with Airbnb or Vrbo. If you prefer a hotel, the Boatyard Inn or the Langley Motel in Langley are both good options, and the historic cottages at Fort Casey are also fun. |
