The Islands Have Always Inspired Artists
Art of all kinds have been in the DNA of Whidbey and Camano Islands for thousands of years.
Preserving Our Stories
Why preserve the past? Because it helps us tell the stories of who we are today.
Greenbank Farm
Art, Food, Shopping, Wetlands, and Trails Greenbank Farm is a semi-working farm with that has evolved into a community of shops offering everything from wine and cheese to pies to furniture.The farm is located along one of the narrowest points of Whidbey island and the walking trails offer beautiful views of the water.The farm was…
A Culture of Natural Preservation
Many of the area’s forests and beaches were saved from development by community groups and activists.
Island County Historical Museum
The Island County Historical Museum explores history from the area’s Indigenous People to life in the mid-20th century.
Langley Whale Center
The Langley Whale Center offers a thoughtful look at these creatures who are our ocean-going neighbors.
Classic Cinema Experiences
Opened in 1937, the Clyde is a classic small-town movie theatre, while the Blue Fox Drive-In is a throwback experience dating back to 1957.
Arts Education
Art here is not a passive experience. There are art schools with classes year-round and pop-up workshops offered by galleries.
Bailey’s Corner Store
Built around 1909, the store was originally a schoolhouse. In 1939, it became the area’s general store and remains so today.
Coupeville Wharf
The historic Coupeville Wharf is the last of many wharves in Penn Cove. It offers shopping, a cafe, and a great view of the cove.
Maritime History
The region’s maritime history stretches from when the waterways were the highways to today’s ships that move people, cars, and commerce.
Admiralty Head Lighthouse
Built in 1903, the Admiralty Head Lighthouse is the second of two lighthouses built in the area and was operated for only about 20 years.
Triangle of Fire
Fort Casey is one-third of the “Triangle of Fire,” which guarded Puget Sound from invasion. It’s now a state park, conference center, and inn.
Roller Barn
Built in 1912 and once the largest barn on the West Coast, this building has since 1950 been primarily a roller skating rink, hence its name.
Center for Wooden Boats at Cama Beach
The center is your chance to learn about small boats and even rent one for a few hours or the day.
Birding
Even the most casual nature-lover will have fun spotting the wide variety of birds on Whidbey and Camano Islands. We offer up some prime birding locations.
Stanwood Area Historical Museum
The museum and related buildings offer a look back at the lives of people living here in the late 1800s and early 1900s.
Utsalady Ladies Aid
Camano’s pioneer women formed this civic group in 1908 to improve the quality of life here. The building was built in 1924.