Seattle, WA. Adventures You Can Have on One Tank of Gas
July 22, 2006

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Using the Emerald City as a base camp, Hsiao-Ching Chou, food editor of the Seattle Post-Intelligencer, suggest four day-trip adventures that are yours for the price of a tank of gas.

Woodinville Wine Country

Sample from over 75 wines by the glass at the Purple Café and Wine Bar.

Purple Café and Wine Bar
14459 Woodinville-Redmond Road NE
Woodinville, WA
425-483-7129
www.thepurplecafe.com

The Skagit Valley

The lush Skagit Valley is where some of the state's most beautiful berries are grown, along with the gorgeous produce that stocks the farm stalls at Seattle's famed Pike Place Market. Don't miss a stop at Rexville Grocery in Mount Vernon, an old-time gas station with a wonderful café and wines. Try the Bev Special, a sandwich of roast turkey and lingonberry preserves.

Rexville Grocery
19271 Best Road
Mount Vernon, WA
360-466-5522
www.rexvillegrocery.com

Whidbey Island

Take the ferry from Mukilteo to Clinton then it's a short drive to Langley, where jaw-dropping views, art galleries and shops will keep you entertained for hours. Check out the upscale and beautiful Inn at Langley, where Chef Matt Costello presides at the inn's first rate restaurant. Try the $80 six-course tasting menu.

Greenbank Farm

On Whidbey, about midway up the island, stop at Greenbank Farm where the loganberry pie is legendary.

Greenbank Farm
765 Wonn Road
Greenbank, WA
360-222-3151

Coupeville

Also on Whidbey Island, Coupeville is the home of Penn Cove mussels, arguably the best mussels in the world and the country's largest mussel farm. Eat at The Oystercatcher.

The Oystercatcher
901 Grace Street NW
Coupeville, WA
360-678-0683

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