Day Trip or Road Trip – Tips for a Safe, Socially Distanced Family Trip

Labor Day has come and gone, and summer 2020 may be coming to a close, but there are plenty of local spots within a day’s drive of Seattle to explore for a weekend getaway or a quick road trip that are beautiful year-round. Since this Spring, the road trip is now a more popular option than ever. We put together a few tips, and some local Western Washington destination suggestions, to help you plan a safe and fun socially-distanced road trip. 

Head to The Rairdon Blog to read those helpful Road Trip hints, and start planning your next adventure.

The Rairdon Team’s Favorite Local Spots to day-cation, stay-cation, or road trip:

Closest to Kirkland, WA:

00 Denny Park – Steps away from urban Kirkland is 00 Denny Park – a little oasis bordering Lake Washington’s north western corner, this neighborhood favorite is full of spots to picnic or enjoy a relaxing view of boaters and paddleboarders floating by.

A Day Trip from Kirkland, WA:
Bainbridge Island – Just a ferry ride away from downtown Seattle, for a day trip or weekend getaway, Bainbridge Island is the perfect fall destination to enjoy wine tasting, antiquing, and the last few weeks of whale watching in the sound.

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A Road Trip from Kirkland, WA:

Ocean Shores – Your closest coastal getaway, Ocean Shores WA is known for Pacific Beach, where wide-open views of the Pacific Ocean make a relaxing environment with plenty of space for everyone to enjoy.

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