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lisette wolter-mckinley photo what makes it unique . So we made certain to checkout Orcas Island Pottery and perused the wonderful array of locally made pieces . There is also an amazing treehouse where your children can play and swings they can enjoy , should pottery not hold their attention for as long as yours . Support the local art scene by selecting the perfect serving bowl , mug , or dinner platter as a reminder of your memorable visit . Stop by Buck Bay Shellfish , a third-generation family farm established in the 1940s known for some of the freshest seafood around . You ’ ll be treated to a fresh , satisfying meal with a killer view . Choose from Halibut sliders , fish and chips , steamed clams , fresh salads , and Dungeness crab . Or do what we did and go back twice during your stay and order one of everything .
Children , like adults , are motivated by treats . So make certain to stop by Clever Cow Creamery for a scoop of small-batch , locally-made ice cream . Encourage your child to be adventurous and choose from an array of flavors like blackberry , pistachio , or coconut .
The best part is how they nestle the ice cream in a freshly made waffle cone and can top it with an array of toppings . When the hardest decision of the day is selecting which beach to camp out on for the remainder of the evening , you know it was a good day .
Wake up bright and early ( whether by choice or by children alarm clocks ) the next day for baked goods from Brown Bear Baking Co . Then , check out the beach under your Water Edge Suite at Outlook Inn . If your trip happens to coincide with low tide , make the short
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