La Conner, WA

[laniloa]

Staying in La Conner, about an hour and 45 minutes north of Seattle, for meetings. Quaint former fishinng and agriculture town. Still a lot of agriculture (had a fantastic nectarine this morning) but not much fishing. Shifting towards tourism. Had a great meal of dungeness crab cakes and butternut squash soup at the La Conner Brewing Company. Apart from an 8:45 last call, a good night. Others enjoyed smoked salmon quesadilla, pizzas, and shrimp tacos.

[edenman]

Staying in La Conner, about an hour and 45 minutes north of Seattle, for meetings. Quaint former fishinng and agriculture town. Still a lot of agriculture (had a fantastic nectarine this morning) but not much fishing. Shifting towards tourism. Had a great meal of dungeness crab cakes and butternut squash soup at the La Conner Brewing Company. Apart from an 8:45 last call, a good night. Others enjoyed smoked salmon quesadilla, pizzas, and shrimp tacos.

Only stopped in for a little bit at that brewpub, but I really really enjoyed their pale ale (and a couple oyster shooters). It's a good bit off the beaten path, but if you're already detouring off to that side of Hwy 5, it's definitely worth a trip.

[laniloa]

Only stopped in for a little bit at that brewpub, but I really really enjoyed their pale ale (and a couple oyster shooters). It's a good bit off the beaten path, but if you're already detouring off to that side of Hwy 5, it's definitely worth a trip.

We tried to go to Rhododendron Cafe in Bow for our other night out but it was closed. Inertia took over and we went back to the brewpub. I had the shrimp tacos which were outstanding.

Others went to Seeds Bistro and had a wonderful meal but I don't know the details.

Definitely a nice side trip if you are in the area. Kayak around the San Juan Islands, plenty of good hikes, whale watching. What's not to like?