Choose Your Activity
Stay near downtown Vashon or head out to Maury for an exploration of the Point Robinson Lighthouse.
TAKE IN THE ESSENCE OF THE ISLAND
Our eclectic mix of artists, shops and sophisticated restaurants are sure to please any palette.
EAT YOUR HEART OUT ON THIS FOODIE’S PARADISE
Vashon is home to some of the top restaurants in the greater Seattle-Tacoma area, as well as the United States as a whole. Visitors and community members alike may find themselves inundated with the quality choices at hand. Some visitors may even opt to stay for multiple days to enjoy multiple Vashon eateries.
Check out our page on Vashon restaurants to get a look at our favorite places to get a meal.
SHOP LIKE A LOCAL
Visit Vashon’s numerous farm stands for a taste of the island’s freshest offerings. Take a look at our favorite farm stands!
Meander through the heart of Vashon Island, or the small town of Burton, for locally crafted and curated gifts.
INDULGE IN THE ARTS
Throughout the years Vashon has been home to countless talented artists. The first Friday of every month we celebrate the island’s creativity by indulging in an art crawl through downtown.
Visit the O Space and Vashon Island Visual Artists for updated, unique, experiences.
SIP YOUR WAY ACROSS THE ISLAND
Dragon’s Head Cider
Five wineries, two breweries, and two cideries call Vashon Island home. All of the breweries, all of the cideries, and three of the wineries are open to the public!
Palouse Winery
Palouse’s tasting room is open year-round, every weekend from 12-5 PM. This winery is owned by George and Linda Kirkish, whom you are almost sure to meet if you stop by for a tasting or to buy bottles.
Vashon Winery
This winery opens its tasting room on the weekends April through October from 2 to 5 PM, or by appointment. Vashon Winery is a humble winery that produces less than 600 cases of wine annually. Meaning they are worth the visit!
Maury Island Winery
Maury Island Winery is another small, family-owned vineyard and winery. Their hours vary but are typically open only during the summer months. They produce a small number of cases each year, but their Cremant de Maury is not to be missed.
Vashon Brewing
Vashon Brewing prides itself in its locally-sourced ingredients and low-levels of gluten. They are located downtown and offer pints, flights, and seasonal games in their yard.
Camp Colvos Brewing
Colvos, named after the nearby Colvos passage, is open year-round and located downtown in their stylish, new building. They offer pints, cider, wine, snacks, and merchandise.
Dragon’s Head Cider
Sample Dragon’s Head Cider, made of Vashon grown apples, through an appointment at their tasting room. Dragon’s Head presses, ferments, blends, and bottles their creations on their farm located right outside of downtown.
Nashi Orchards
Nashi’s tasting room is open weekends year-round, or weekdays by appointment. They are well-known for their Perry, which utilizes the Asian-pears that grow on their island orchard.
TAKE A HIKE! OR A WALK…
Vashon Island is famed for its scenic surroundings. A perfect way to indulge in the views is to take a hike, or gentle walk, on one of the island’s many parks.
Shinglemill Creek Preserve is one of our favorite Vashon parks because it offers one of Vashon’s more challenging hikes yet is also ADA accessible. This park offers a 3-mile, thigh-burning hike which leads you through a shaded forest and beach. Enter through the upper trailhead and you will be welcomed by a well-maintained all-ages loop and lookout.
Seeking a stunning view of Mt. Rainier and The Sound? Travel across the island to the Maury Island Marine Park. Here you will find a gentle loop and a collection of hillside trails that leads you to a beach sprinkled with breath-taking campsites.
Check out the Vashon Park District to get a complete list of Vashon parks, or stay up to date with outdoor experiences available through Vashon Adventures!
READ UP ON THINGS TO DO AROUND THE ISLAND
Ciders and Breweries on Vashon
Embark on a flavor-filled journey through Vashon Island’s breweries and cideries, where Camp Colvos Brewing and Nashi Orchards Cidery offer a delightful selection of craft beers and artisanal ciders to savor amidst the island’s laid-back vibes.
A Guide to Vashon Parks
Here are a few of Vashon’s parks, and one just across Vashon on the penninsula.
The Story Behind the Bicycle in the Tree on Vashon Island, WA
The story you have heard of a boy who went to war is far from the truth behind this bicycle in the tree.
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