Whale watching and kayaking are suitable family activities. However, It is exciting to occasionally do something different . Friday Harbor offers several activities that transform a family vacation from normal to thrilling.

Rather than walk everywhere or squeeze everyone into a car, rent some mopeds for a day. A valid driver's license permits renters nearly full access to the island. Pursue specific attractions or visit local museums on the open road.

Mopeds may seem to risky and impractical for families with small children. Consider Paradise Lanes for another type of exhiliration. The Lanes are the largest indoor entertainment complex in the San Juan Islands.

There are numerous arcades, 8 bowling lanes, and a restaurant. Substitute at least one formal meal for a night at Paradise Lanes.

After a weekend of games and mopeds, an activity like art appreciation might seem to stabilize the fun. A few hours at Wescott Bay Institute and Park will prove this assumption wrong. Wescott Bay Institute combines an appreciation for art with an appreciation for the natural world.

The 19 acres of the Wescott Bay shoreline are full of contemporary artworks. Hiking becomes a little more intriguing when you encounter a bronze sculpture in the middle of a marsh. Since all the pieces are on loan from local artists, they are also available for purchase.