Part Two of our Pacific Northwest road trip had us exploring the state of Washington. Like we did with Oregon, we chose to avoid major cities (we do love Seattle, though) and adventure off the well-trodden path. We visited Snohomish County, Bellingham, and the San Juan Islands. We spent three nights in Snohomish County, two in Bellingham, and four in the San Juans and already can’t wait to return. Below are some of our top picks for things to see, do and eat as well as recommendations on where to stay! Bellingham This city felt good to us almost as soon as we arrived. In some ways it reminded us of our home in Asheville: artsy, liberal, similar in population size, lots of great places to eat and drink and of course tons of outdoor options. This too, was a place we had a hard time leaving. Check out their full trip that includes stops in Bellingham, Snohomish County, the San Juan Islands and Orcas Island here.