Tourism, Transportation, and Local Attractions
Lopez Island is flatter than most of the other major San Juan Islands, making it a popular destination for bicycle tourists. It is also the most rural of the larger islands, and has rolling terrain of forest, farmland, and beaches. Some of the roads, however, are narrow which can lead to occasional traffic and bicycle congestion. But overall the drivers are bicycle friendly and the roads are easier to ride than the other islands.
The island is the first stop of four on the Washington State Ferries' San Juan Islands run. A typical sailing from Anacortes takes approximately 40 minutes. There is a small airstrip on the island with daily commercial flights, and charter floatplanes sometimes land in Fisherman Bay. The island is longest in the north-south direction, with the ferry terminal at the extreme north end.
The island is locally famous for the longstanding custom of waving at every motorist, bicyclist, or pedestrian encountered on the island's roads.
Lopez is home to a large number of tourist related businesses, largely country-style bed and breakfasts, many with ocean views. There is a vineyard and one hotel and resort.
Read more about this topic: Lopez Island
Famous quotes containing the words local and/or attractions:
“Surely there must be some way to find a husband or, for that matter, merely an escort, without sacrificing one’s privacy, self-respect, and interior decorating scheme. For example, men could be imported from the developing countries, many parts of which are suffering from a man excess, at least in relation to local food supply.”
—Barbara Ehrenreich (b. 1941)
“Fantasy love is much better than reality love. Never doing it is very exciting. The most exciting attractions are between two opposites that never meet.”
—Andy Warhol (1928–1987)