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Adventure Awaits! 2020 Sheepdog Classic Explore the arts The Heart of the Sound Strawberry Festival

Adventure Awaits!

The Heart of the Puget Sound is calling. Where to go... what to see... what to do... and where to eat...
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2020 Sheepdog Classic

Come to Vashon Island and experience one of the largest dog events in the Northwest!
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Explore the arts

Vashon Island has a rich heritage of arts and music. Experience it.
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The Heart of the Sound

Horseback riding, Kayaking, boating, hiking, biking... everything to make your visit to Vashon fun and memorable!
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Strawberry Festival

Sample many of the island local products as well as other unique and interesting crafts from around the Northwest.
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A 20 Minute Ferry Ride from Seattle

Vashon Island is a great place to visit for the day, weekend or the summer. Many folks come from all over the country and world to experience island life. Come to Vashon. Slow down. Relax. Its the one place where you can truly experience connecting with all the Northwest has to offer. Come experience Vashon Island. We love it, and we think you will too.

Adventure Awaits!

Day Trips for Couples
 
Day Trips for Couples
Spend quality time with your love. Explore Vashon Island, and each other.
Day Trips with the Family
 
Day Trips with the Family
Forced family fun time has never been so FUN!
Group Day Trips to Vashon
 
Group Day Trips to Vashon
Bring the team, crew, group to Vashon Island for a day trip everyone will be talking about on Monday!
Shop Vashon
 
Shop Vashon
Vashon Island has many unique, handmade artisans. Check them out
Stay Vashon Island
 
Stay Vashon Island
We have so many great places to stay. Check them out!
Explore Food
 
Explore Food
Vashon Island is a foodie's paradise.

The Heart of the Puget Sound

Come to Vashon Island. Experience what the Northwest was 30 Years ago. From Beaches to Shopping. Vashon is a truly unique experience

Coming to Vashon with friends, family or your romantic buddy, a weekend on Vashon Island is a great way build memories. Let us show you the best of Vashon Island.

For more information about Vashon Island head to The Vashon Island Blog.

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Vashon Island Weddings are truly unique and memora Vashon Island Weddings are truly unique and memorable. To capture and preserve your special day it's important to find a photographer that understands your specific wedding day plans and needs. Someone who knows how to marry our islands natural landscape with your event and capture that special moment... over and over. One of our favorite wedding photographers that delivers on this idea is @elisegiordanophotography #explorevashon #vashonisland #vashonweddings #vashonislandweddings #vashonislandphotographer #photographer #seattlephotographer #travel #tacomaphotographer #islandwedding #specialday #bridesday #elisegiordano #wedding #engaged #engagement
Get a taste of Vashon Island by DELIVERED with FRE Get a taste of Vashon Island by DELIVERED with FREE SHIPPING for the next 30 days when you order 6 or more bottles of cider from @dragonsheadcider online store (on their website www.dragonsheadcider.com). @dragonsheadcider is one of our most visited attractions during the weekend and makes some of the most flavorful cider in the PNW! Sending a bottle (or 6) of Dragon's Head Cider is a great way to say HELLO from the Pacific Northwest!When exploring Vashon Island, remember to swing by their tasting room! NOTE: (Check their Facebook page for hours, updates and closures) #explorevashon #drinkvashon #delivery #vashondelivered #cider #pnwcider #wacider #hardcider #vashon #vashonisland #visitvashon #visitseattle #visittacoma #seattle2020 #seattletourist #tacomatourist #dovashon #stayvashon #eatvashon #seattle #tacoma #everett
Nothing like some Vitamin V to cure that Cabin Fev Nothing like some Vitamin V to cure that Cabin Fever! There are so many things to do, beachcombing, in car sight seeing, super clean shops and restaurants to name just a few! Check out the link in our bio, avoid crowds, pack up the family and head to Vashon Island! #explorevashon #nocrowds #dovashon #virus2020 #travel #eatvashon #drinkvashon #visitvashon #visitseattle #visittacoma #seattle2020 #supportlocal #ferryrides #beaches #trails
Coming over to the island tonight? Make sure you d Coming over to the island tonight? Make sure you don't miss @sinner.loren at @vashonsugarshack tonight at 7pm! The Sugar Shack crew will be serving delicious wines from their wine room and on the menu? Tapas! #VashonIsland #livemusic #eatvashon #sugarshack #tapas #wine #wawine #visitseatrle #visittacoma #vino #goodvibes
One thing that's nice about coming to Vashon Islan One thing that's nice about coming to Vashon Island on a Sunday morning is.... no lines. Almost all day you will find the ferry lines are much, much.... MUCH shorter getting to our little island... getting OFF? That's a different story. Can you see all that Vashon Island has to offer in just one day? No. But, you sure can see enough to make a lasting memory with those you love. #explorevashon #daytrip #familytime #familyfirst #dovashon #sundayfunday #explorepnw #pwn #vashonadventure #vashonisland #vashonferry #linelife #couplesweekend #daytripwithmylove #girltime #winetasting #winetime #seattle #tacoma #visitseattle #seattle 2020
Sun is shining. Time to grind on a German deli san Sun is shining. Time to grind on a German deli sandwich and a pint of the Neanderthal. Love campin' at @campcolvos . #explorevashon #drinkvashon #camptime #goodbeer #goodtimes #islandlife #eatvashon #beer #washingtonstatebeer #wabeer #localpub #publife #vashonrestaurants #fun #sunonmyface #goodvibes
Cool island style house just went on the market!! Cool island style house just went on the market!! The home is set on over 4 acres!! If you are looking to "get away from it all", Vashon Island is the place and the @the_bunch_team are the go-to real estate experts to show you all that Vashon Island has to offer! Give them a call at (206) 259-1551 and schedule a day of touring Vashon looking at beautiful home nestled in woods and on beaches. #explorevashon #buyvashon @vashonwindermere @johnlscottvashon #vashonisland #vashon #vashonislandrealestate #thebunchteam #realestate #seattlerealestate #tacomarealestate #amazonlife #microsoftlife #costco #starbucks #islandlife #ournewhome
Plan your overnight trip to Vashon Island the week Plan your overnight trip to Vashon Island the weekend of March 7th and mark your calendar for this increadible wine and Mediterranean dinner event at @palousewinery. Tickets will sell out, so get yours locked up. Head to their website (our ours) for details. #vashonisland #wineanddine #drinkvashon #vashoneine #mediterraneandinners #greatfood #greatwine #greatpeople
On your next trip to Vashon Island, bring the fami On your next trip to Vashon Island, bring the family to Vashon's Westside Stables and do some horseback riding.. on trails, on the beach... a great way to make your stay on Vashon Island event even more memorable. #explorevashon #vashonisland #horsebackriding #horses #familytrip #staycation #seattlevacation #visitvashon #experiancesnotthings #experiancevashon #nature #slowdown #familyfirst
Looking for a reason to move to Vashon Island? @th Looking for a reason to move to Vashon Island? @the_bunch_team of @windermerevashon has listed 10 reasons to move to our little island in their blog. Our community, art, the food, the schools, outdoor activities and the affordability of rural living so close to downtown Seattle are just some of the great reasons to live on Vashon Island. If you are thinking about moving or visiting the island give them a call at (206) 259-1551. #explorevashon #buyvashon #thebunchteam #vashon #vashonisland #visitvashon #islandlife #slowdown #seattle #tacoma #openhouse #pwnrealestate #vashonrealestate #seattlerealestste #tacomarealestate #seattlerealeststeagents
Looking for a place to go out and DO something? Ad Looking for a place to go out and DO something? Adventure awaits! Head to Vashon Island and experiance everything our little island has to offer!! Great food, shopping, outdoor activities and much much more! Stay the weekend, stay for a day. Just a short ferry ride from Seattle. #explorevashon #vashon #vashonisland #adventure #pnw #northwest #staycation #daytrip #family #couples #couplesweekend #getaway #seattle #buyvashon #thebunchteam #tacoma #everett #washingtonstate #washington #tourist #vacation #206foodie #dovashon #stayvashon #explorewa #doalki
Me and my brother trying to fit into a one person Me and my brother trying to fit into a one person boat. #vashonisland #vashon #boating #explorevashon
If you are visiting Vashon Island, be sure to grab If you are visiting Vashon Island, be sure to grab a slice at @osolemiovashon. Hands down the best pizza I have ever had. #explorevashon #eatvashon #vashonisland #vashon #pizza #pizzabytheslice #seattle #tacoma #seattletourist #visitvashon #dovashon #weekendgetaway #staycation #washingtonvacation #girlsweekend #boysweekend #getaslice
Thursday night at The Open Space see @the.paperboy Thursday night at The Open Space see @the.paperboys live in concert from 7pm-9pm!! Event put on by our beloved @vashonparks!! Why not stay over and make a night of it? Book a room right across the street at @thelodgesonvashon. #explorevashon #livemusic #visitvashon #dovashon #vashonisland #vashonparkdistrict #islandofmusic #vashonblog #goodtimes #seattlevacation #staycation #seattle #tacoma
Love me some Ober Park. If I had a dollar for ever Love me some Ober Park. If I had a dollar for every hour I played here as a kid... great place for family-time as well as alone time. Close to (in) town, close to lodging (@thelodgesonvashon), the @vashon_library and a great playground. Not to mention concerts in the summer. Ober Park is one of my faves. #explorevashon #vashonisland #vashon #parks #familytime #playtime #outdoors #seatrledaytrip #seattle #tacoma #seattle2019 #familyvacation #chooseyourownadventure #adventureawaits #seattleferry #daytrip
Vashon Island has more hidden treasures lost in ov Vashon Island has more hidden treasures lost in overgrown blackberries than any other town in Washinton. #fact #explorevashon #vashon #vashonisland #visitvashon #seattle #tacoma #visitseattle #seattlevacation #chooseyourownadventure #travel
Only a few seats left for @palousewinery Harvest W Only a few seats left for @palousewinery Harvest Wine Dinner on September 7th. Tickets will sell out, so lock in your seats for this delicious evening! Check out the 7-course menu on the website events calendar or email Sarah directly at sarah@palousewinery.com. Why not make a weekend out of it and book a room at @thelodgesonvashon and skip the ferry ride home? #explorevashon #vashonisland #wine #dining #finedining #vashon #dinner #wine #chef #nighttoremember #eatvashon #daytrip #girlsnight #specialoccasion #bestofthebest #winedinner #drinkvashon #stayvashon
That's no moon... it's a spacestation. #exploreva That's no moon... it's a spacestation. #explorevashon #vashon #vashonisland #quartermaster #shawnee #visitvashon #visitseattle #visittacoma #stayvashon #dovashon #shopvashon #drinkvashon #buyvashon #adventureawaits #chooseyourownadventure #chooseyourownvashon #experiencevashon #seattle2019 #seattletourist
Just a family of deer strolling through downtown V Just a family of deer strolling through downtown Vashon... #explorevashon #vashon #ohdear
Now loading adventure! Traveling to the island ear Now loading adventure! Traveling to the island early mornings is so relaxing. No lines, calm water and great sunrises. Come over early, grab some coffee, see some deer, spot some bald eagles and Explore Vashon! #explorevashon #vashonisland #vashon #daytrip #girlsweekend #familytime #winetasting #seattle #tacoma #seattletourist #seattle2019 #visitvashon #dovashon #stayvashon
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Cabin Fever? NOW is the time to Visit Vashon Island

March 12, 2020 March 12, 2020Do Vashon, Explore Vashon, Visit Vashon
Old school map of Vashon Island

Have cabin fever? Looking for something to do with the family that doesn’t involve crowds of infected hosts? Grab your boots or scruffy shoes and head to Vashon Island. There are tons of great sites to see from your car and outdoor adventures to be had! No crowds, no close…

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Why I love Lisabeula Park on Vashon Island

August 17, 2019 August 22, 2019Explore Vashon, Vashon Island Parks, Visit Vashon

Not many people even know about Lisabeula Park on Vashon Island. It’s a small little park that is at the bottom of a winding road that seems like it is something out of Jurassic Park. The beach is kind of rocky, not much sand. There is often sea life that…

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Vashon Island is not just a lush, beautifully natural environment it is also rich with events and happenings. Check out the VashonIslandBlog.com for events and happenings on Vashon Island. Maximize your time on Vashon Island

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