This is one of my favorite drives to just drive straight through, but instead of making this into a "pass blast", you can turn this into a great little day trip date adventure by hitting the right stops and taking in the sights.
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Make sure you're ready for this drive - It's date night, so don't be lazy! Get flowers. Get cash for the valet. Make sure the car is clean. Make sure you have a full tank. Dress up a little. Iron your damn shirt. Pre-order champagne. Treat him/her right and actually put a little effort in for once. Make this fun!
Not all of my drives are intended to keep your adrenaline pumping. While I do start this drive by taking Pioneer Highway to La Conner, this drive is filled with several stops and exploring Whidbey Island as well as a ferry ride to end the drive.
This drive is at its absolute best on a sunny weekend, but the really ideal way to do this drive is to spend the night at the Alderbrook, have breakfast, and then do the drive. You'll skip traffic and really have an easy relaxing day.
True story, I found out about this place while talking to a guy who was drunk out of his mind who just got out of prison while at Nitro Circus. He kept rambling about this awesome dive bar he found in the middle of nowhere with a spittoon in the floor until his friend passed out and puked all over the floor and they had to leave.
This comfortable day drive will take you over to the quiet town of La Conner, up the famous Chuckanut Drive into Fairhaven, around Lake Whatcom, down the twisty fun of Highway 9, and out the back roads of Arlington, Granite Falls, and Snohomish.
This is probably the longest single-day drive I recommend as it really does take a lot out of you, but it’s worth it.
The (in)famous Highbridge Road, Ben Howard Road, and now Sultan Basin road! Please don’t die. This a scenic drive, not a race.
Not every drive needs to test your limits. In fact, the really good ones you’ll enjoy regardless of the speed you drive them at.
This is my most popular drive to date. Far enough away but close enough to not take your whole day away.