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Donnebr
Any west coasters help me out. I am thinking of hitting Seattle, Portland & Vancouver in August for a vacation. I will have an 8 year old with me. Any anyone recommend a few things to do, places to eat & fun attractions that are kid friendly. I plan on renting a car. My email is Onecelt70@yahoo.com if that makes it easier
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slewan
whale watching (Vancouver)
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slewan
whale watching (Vancouver)
I currently live in Bellingham (30 miles south of the border)..
Have taken visitors on whale watching excursions out of here a couple times.. Great activity for kids and adults. Same waters.. same whales, less money than Vancouver with the exchange rate and a guarantee to see whales, great experience! (watch groupon for specials )
*Also- Be sure to fuel your car in the US (Bellingham is a good spot) before crossing the border.. US gallon price today $2.49(US) vs $4.42 (Canadian)
(Many come down from BC to shop and fill fuel tanks here)
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DGA35
Hey MrDDDD, at times there are probably just as many BC license plates as Washington plates! I think Bellis Fair was built just for people coming down from BC. Used to listen to KISM but now I listen to traffic stations driving in the Fraser Valley!
As far as more things to do in Van, the Capilano Suspension bridge and Grouse Grind are big attractions in North Van. If you're here in the second weekend, the Abbotsford Air Show is on and then the latter part of August, the Pacific National Exhibition is on.
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Donnebr
Mister DDDD would a day & night in Billingham be needed for the whale watching
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MizzAmandaJonez
Portland:
VooDoo Donuts
Bike trail on Columbia River
McMennamins Edgefield cool place with mini golf course and outdoor summer concerts
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Donnebr
To the folks that sent me suggestions & recommendations thank you.
This was the route I was planning on taking. Do you think this is doable for 14 nights
SEATTLE to VAN COVER (BC) 143 miles 2 nights
VAN COVER (BC) BILLINGHAM (WC) 57 miles 1 night
BILLINGHAM OLYMPIC NAT. 119 miles 2 nights
OLYMPIC NAT ASTORIA 211 miles 1 night
ASTORIA CANNON BEACH 26 miles 0 night
CANNON BEACH TILLAMOOK 40 miles 1 night
TILLAMOOK PORTLAND 75 miles 3 nights
PORTLAND ST. HELENS 31 miles Day trip
PORTLAND COUGAR 57 miles Day trip
PORTLAND MT. RAINER 138 miles 1 night
MT. RAINER SEATTLE 63 miles 1 night
Thanks