Where to go on a quickie vacation

erindawn

with a 2 year old?  We just want to get away for a few days without it being an ordeal but definitely to a toddler friendly place.  Any ideas? 

We went to Portland earlier this summer so "been there, done that" but otherwise, I'm wide open to suggestions!

TIA!

Maddimom

I remember going to whibey island (spelling ??)  when I was younger. We always had fun there

CDMay2006

Whidbey is nice and there are lots of things to do there.  There's a short ferry ride, so if your kiddo likes boats, your set  I always think of the ocean for that age group: play in the water and sand, watch kites, find shells, etc.  The beach is a little warmer, drier and sandier in OR, if you're up for the drive again.  You could go along the coast and take the ferry across the river, too.

erindawn

My parents are on Whidbey so we go there quite often.  It doesn't feel exotic enough since we spend so much time there!

blueLu25

San Juans are fun if you are outdoorsy. 

 

kebahr@gmail.com

Chelan is always my choice for a few days away - they have great public beaches and parks, a waterpark with a large kids section and lots of things to see and do - we took or 19 month old blueberry picking at blueberry hill.  he loved it!

itskacie

Ocean Shores or the Oregon Coast?

Harrison Hot Springs in BC?

Any lake in E. Wa.

doublem

More votes for Whidbey Island and Lake Chelan!

I think Vancouver, BC could be really nice, too.  Granby Island (sp?) has a perfect little area for kids.

sarahphoto

Sequim.  The Olympic Game farm is a hoot.  There are lots of great places to get out and hike/explore.  

MrsH_08

sarahphoto:

Sequim.  The Olympic Game farm is a hoot.  There are lots of great places to get out and hike/explore.  

Yes, I was going to say Sequim, too, and the Olympic Game Farm!  And you could stay at the KinderFarm.  I stayed there with an ex once, but I'm looking forward to taking DS there when he's a little older.  This nice old couple rents out their guest house (2 floors, rent one or both).  They live on a farm and animals are loose and very friendly:  pigmy goats, llamas, chickens, ducks, rabbits, etc.  You can sit out and look at stars on the deck at night.  We even had a hawk on our deck in the morning.  Promise I'm not related to them! :-) haha I'm just eager to go back with a child next time.