Sep 22 2008
Coupeville Whidbey Island Washington
Coupeville Wharf
Spend the night and photograph early morning and at sunset
Coupeville was built by sea captains who took advantage of the abundance of oak and pine tress to make their fortunes in the timber trade. Now these well preserved Victorian mansions house luxurious bed and breakfasts.
A photo walk along the narrow Front street will turn up views of Mount Baker across the Penn Cove. Old buildings are photogenic at sunset.
There’s free parking along the street and a lot located just north of Front Street.
More information about Coupleville can be found at their website:
http://www.gonorthwest.com/Washington/Puget/Coupeville/Coupeville.htm
http://www.centralwhidbeychamber.com/
* Wheelchair accessible *
Hi : Just thought you should know the name of the town is COUPEVILLE, not COUPLEVILLE. Although I’m sure they are happy to have couples visit! And no, you won’t be able to see Mount Hood from Coupeville, as it’s in Oregon. The mountain you’re looking at in the Cascades is Mount Baker. Also, it’s Penn Cove, famous for Penn Cove mussels. A Whidbey Islander since 1974
Thanks for the correction – LOL – Coupleville, well it seems like a nice place for a romantic couple to visit.
My typing and geography skills – sometimes just not up to snuff
But I certainly enjoyed my visit to Coupeville and can hardly wait to return.
Cindy