Before you head over to The Oyster Bar (just south of Bellingham, WA), make sure that you hit some local attractions in the San Juans. From sights and landmarks to nature parks, there is something for everyone. Then, with your appetite worked up, you can head over to see us at The Oyster Bar. #1…
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Original ideas for gifts on Chuckanut Drive
Looking for interesting things to do on Chuckanut Drive in May before dinner at The Oyster Bar? Enjoy new aesthetic experiences in the best gift shops. Each of them exists at the intersection of local art and tradition and offers multiple ideas to make your visit to Chuckanut Drive memorable. Stylish accessories, MoNA store MoNA…
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5 Selfies Spots on Chuckanut Drive
With its stunning seascapes, Washington State’s scenic byway is a nature photographer’s dream. Splendid water, woodland, and mountain views around encourage to experience Chuckanut Drive rather than drive it. Explore the five most splendid panoramas popular both with locals and tourists! Over 20 beautiful stops on a map The 20-mile scenic roadway is a safe…
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Top Washington State Coastal Towns To Visit
When you come out to Washington State, you need to check out some of the best coastal towns around. With so many possibilities, it may be hard to choose. But, you can trust that this list has you covered for a drive north and south on the coast of Washington. Bow, WA Not only is…
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5 Healthy Seafood and Wine Pairings
Try new fresh seafood – wine matchings to enrich your dining experience with the Oyster Bar upgraded menu, Chuckanut Drive! The benefits of eating seafood Pleasant weather signals a natural urge to sit outside, sipping a glass of fine wine with a light meal. The terrace of Oyster Bar calls for relaxing and enjoying beautiful…
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5 Best Things To Know About Hiking In The Larrabee State Park Area
Just northwest of The Oyster Bar south of Bellingham, Washington is Larrabee State Park. It truly is one of the most beautiful state parks in the Pacific Northwest. Below are the five best trails to know about when hiking in and around Larrabee State Park. #1 – Fragrance Lake Trail The Fragrance Lake Trail is…
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5 best local activities before dinner at the Oyster Bar
Go local with our tips for interesting things to do on Chuckanut Drive in spring. Get finger puppets on South Fork Farms South Fork Farms in Mount Vernon attracts visitors with different activities related to interacting with alpacas. Looking for original souvenirs from one of the memorable stops on Chuckanut Drive? Buy miniature finger puppets…
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Short History of The Oyster Bar
The Journey of what is now known as The Oyster Bar restaurant began long before 1921 on Samish Bay. It started as a company called Pearl Oyster Company. The owners of Pearl company brought in and planted eastern oysters, selling them fresh in the shell. Later, Pearl company was sold to E. N. Steele and…
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The 125-year history of Bow, WA in its roads
2021 marks the 2 important dates: the 125th birthday of the oldest artifact of Bow – a steam locomotive – and the 105th anniversary of the opening of Chuckanut Drive. Explore exciting facts about the milestones of our community! The railroad impact in Bow The second part of the 19th century featured the advent of…
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Best Local Seafood Restaurants
We know that you have many seafood restaurant choices in and around the Northwest corner of Washington. Our *unbiased* opinion is that we love The Oyster Bar above all, but in all fairness, it is important to highlight other restaurants in the area. Here are two other local options: Chuckanut Manor Seafood & Grill (currently…
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