An extra bonus to visiting Fort Casey is Admiralty Head Lighthouse. It doesn't take much time at…read moreall to visit. The lighthouse is on the smaller side, but you are able to climb to the stop during opening hours. The climb up is not bad at all. The stairs towards the very top get steep but my 6 year old was able to do it with no Problem. When you are done checking out the top of the lighthouse, you can visit the small museum On the bottom and gift shop. Admission is free which is awesome.

Interesting place where you can hear history of the island and this lighthouse in particular. Also…read moreyou can climbed up on the top of lighthouse, but be ready that it's very hot on the top and not too much oxygen inside. All of these are for FREE!!! :) You need to pay only for entrance on the territory of this park if you are on your auto

For the ladies that act as docents for the Pickett house, this is truly a labor of love. Their…read moreexcitement about the house and it's history are contagious. When you visit, donate well, as the house needs a lot of care. Many of the repairs are done by the ladies themselves.

Hatley Castle, tucked away on Victoria Island, was a serene and picturesque stop on a crisp…read moremorning. Even though the air was chilly and the castle didn't open until 10 a.m., wandering the grounds beforehand felt like a moment out of a storybook. The expansive, beautifully kept gardens and coastal views made the stroll well worth it, offering a quiet and peaceful way to take in the surroundings. Paid parking is available, making it an easy stop to add to a morning itinerary.

Cool to view but tours are closed in the winter, so we were able to wander the grounds only. Not…read morethe size expected for a castle, it's part of the university and classes are held in the winter which is why there weren't any tours available.

I love this park and lighthouse! The view is amazing of the mountains and of Puget Sound and if you…read moreare here at the right time you can see the big cargo ships making slow, gradual turns further into Puget Sound as they are heading to the ports of the larger cities off from the Sound like Seattle or Tacoma. It's also quite peaceful and just a great place to chill out. The beach is pebbly but it's still beautiful. In fact it may be even more beautiful because it is pebbly. I don't know if it's still there but there was a structure made out of wood probably a few beach combers made and it was cool to take a peek inside there too. Anyway I love Puget Sound and have seen it from all kinds of different angles but I think this spot is one of my favorites if not my favorite at the top of the list. The lighthouse is cute, a nice white painted building with red roof. Not terribly tall or towery like some lighthouses but beautifully maintained regardless. Definitely a stop to make if you enjoy lighthouses and absorbing the water and nature of Puget Sound.

Decided to drive up to this lighthouse while visiting the nearby charming Scandinavian town of…read morePoulsbo. This is the oldest lighthouse on Puget Sound, built in 1879. It marks the hazardous Point No Point shoal and north entrance to Puget Sound. There is a nice size beach across from the parking lot. The lighthouse grounds were gorgeous this time of year with all the red hot poker plants in bloom along the rock wall, from the beach all the way down to the lighthouse. There were quite a few driftwood art pieces along the path up to the lighthouse, including a bench, ball, giraffe, dolphin, seal, whale and horse. Overall we enjoyed the time we spent here...so beautiful and picturesque. Would definitely recommend.

Super cool stop while visiting Port Townsend! Great view of Port Townsend from the tower opposite…read morethe small parking area. They definitely keep it restored well. Love the brick walkway around the tower. Placards with historical information at entrance and on tower by door. Would recommend.

Quick little walk around a tower they used to call volunteer fire fighters to their posts. Awesome…read moreview of the water. A historical landmark in the Port Townsend area.

The longest walk I've ever done to get to a lighthouse. It's about 5 miles to and back, not…read moreincluding the walk from the parking lot. Direct sunlight, so wear a hat and sunblock. The nice part is you're next to the waters and there's sea shells and neat rocks to find along the way. Once you get to the lighthouse, you can go up to observe the views, and there's a bathroom. It's just a very long walk!

Definitely worth the hike to the lighthouse. 5.5 miles one way or 11 miles round trip. Took me…read moreabout five hours including the lighthouse tour. Beach is clean and waves crashing is loud so kind of cool. Staff at park entrance are friendly and will answer questions if you have them. $3 to enter the park.

Berlin Wall Marker [Seattle WA]…read more Headed down Troll Avenue and right around the corner from the Fremont Troll is a chunk of concrete... but not just a chunk of concrete but a piece of history. Located under the Aurora Bridge (aka WA-99) and next to Cafe Turko is a priceless narrow piece of wall from the Berlin Wall. There is an inscription next to the slab of wall. It was placed there to commemorate the role of Boeing/Seattle in the 1948 Berlin Airlift... but wait, wasn't the Berlin Wall built in 1961? The piece arrived in Fremont in 2001. Review #3619

Went to see the Troll under the bridge and walked down toward the water and discovered this piece…read moreof history before I got to the water. It is the largest piece of the wall I have seen.

Review #1 for 2026 I…read morewas determined to go to the Parliament buildings when we did a day trip to Victoria from Vancouver. The building itself is huge from the outside and does feel a bit smaller on the inside, but it is beautiful! They do free tours and I was afraid we would not be able to catch a tour, but during the summer, they do tours everyday of the week! The tour tickets are first come first serve. We managed to get tickets for the 12pm tour the day we were there. You just go towards the entrance and there will be volunteers passing out tour tickets for the next available tour. The tours are all done by volunteers. The parliament buildings are part of British history and now used for government business. We had roughly 30 minutes before our tour. So we went and took pictures around the outside of the building. To get the entire building, you have to take a picture from the sidewalk since the building is so big. There is a water fountain in front of the building as well as across the street. There is also a massive totem pole near the building. The tour was filled with information. Make sure you go to the bathroom before they start the tour. I think the tour is about an hour long, but it flew by as all of it was so interesting and there was so much so see. I enjoyed the tour. There is a gift shop at the end of the tour. The gift shop is TINY! I ended up getting some pins as I collect them and I also bought some Parlia-Mints! Get it? HAHA. My husband loved it and had a good laugh. I think I should had gotten some more to hand out to people when I got home. It came in a cute metal container. Apparently there is also a cafe here which I would had liked to try but it was not open when we were there. Also at night, the buildings are lit up. We had to leave before the lights came on as we had a ferry to catch back to Vancouver, but the pictures I have seen look absolutely stunning. Would I come back? Yes I would! I would love to see the buildings all lit up at night... and of course I have to buy some more of those ParliaMints!!

Take a stroll through history. Just walking the grounds is great with a lot to see…read more Monuments, grass, architecture, and a lot of people. This is a great place to stretch your legs before going next door to the museum.

Best FREE Clean Drinking Water for everyone. This place kept me hydrated and well for years. A BIG…read moreABUNDANCE BLESSINGS for all people. Some travel from others states just to fill up. Hope more people take advantage of this amazing resource. Please be mindful and only bring a few containers. The most efficient time to come is at night, or ironically during the afternoon during workdays since most people are away. Set your intentions for The Universe to bring you a clear path with no line. It somehow works almost every time. Although I don't like to support Walmart in general, they have the cheapest containers for under 15 bucks for 5 Gallon Jugs right up the road. Otherwise, Fred Meyer is an option. Or come prepared with glass containers in advance if you can since that is much healthier. I love to pray and meditate upon healing for humanity here and play sacred sounds for the upliftment of all of us as one. A miracle spot where you can meet like-minded people that are all about wellness.

Arrived at 9:00 PM on a weeknight and there were only 2 people waiting to get water. Had 20…read moreGallons to fill, so it was actually good timing and filled up the 5-gallon jugs rather quickly. Once the last jug was done, there were 4 other people who were waiting to get their water bottles/jugs filled. Parking was fine, although there is a huge pothole in the middle of the lot.