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Vashon Maury Island Chamber of Commerce
About Us:
The Vashon-Maury Island Chamber of Commerce welcomes you to Vashon Maury Island. Vashon's patchwork of pastoral and natural settings make it a refreshing Northwest getaway. Miles of lightly traveled, pine edged country roads make bicycling and walking popular activities. There is something special and magical about being on an island, the pace is slower the people friendly, the attitudes relaxed. Whether you are petting an Alpaca, slowing for deer crossing the road or watching eagles soar, you're sure to love Vashon.
The island is approximately 13 miles long by 8 miles at the widest point. A great deal of the island is kept to 5 and 10 acre parcels which helps us maintain a rural feel.
In the summer you can visit one of the many farms, rent a Kayak, or explore our beaches. One of the better beach walks is at the historic Point Robinson Lighthouse, with views of Mt .Rainier and Seattle. Lisabeula Beach on the west side is ideal for watching the sunset over the water. KVI Beach is great for a picnic, a walk with a friend or a nap in the sun.
The only way on and off the island is a breathtakingly beautiful ferry boat ride, with views of other islands as well as the Cascade and Olympic Mountains. The "auto / passenger" ferry boat (bicycles to 18 wheelers) loads from Fauntleroy Ferry dock in West Seattle and takes 15 minutes, it's a 10 minute ferry ride from the Point Defiance Ferry dock in Tacoma, and 10 minutes from the South worth dock in Kitsap. A 35 minute crossing by "passenger only" ferry from downtown Seattle is also available Monday thru Friday.
You can get to and around on the island by public transportation. Given our rural environment though a car will help you see a lot more of our wonderful Island.
We have our own farmers market right here on Vashon on Saturdays May through mid October in the heart of the town. We also have plenty of shopping in our unique stores year round. There is always a current movie playing at our local theater. Vashon-Maury Island is home to many painters, potters, jewelers, artists, musicians, writers and organic farmers. Vashon Allied Arts, celebrating their 40th anniversary this year, presents an art showing each month featuring a variety of accomplished local artists. The Gallery Cruise runs the first Friday of every month. Galleries as well as restaurants and shops are open for this. The first 2 weekends in May and December are the Potters and Artists tours. Thirty to fifty studios are open welcoming all.
Come on over for a visit, stay at a B & B, enjoy a good meal, stroll through our shops take the time to enjoy the view, relax. Welcome to Vashon Maury Island.
The Vashon-Maury Island Chamber of Commerce welcomes you to Vashon Maury Island. Vashon's patchwork of pastoral and natural settings make it a refreshing Northwest getaway. Miles of lightly traveled, pine edged country roads make bicycling and walking popular activities. There is something special and magical about being on an island, the pace is slower the people friendly, the attitudes relaxed. Whether you are petting an Alpaca, slowing for deer crossing the road or watching eagles soar, you're sure to love Vashon.
The island is approximately 13 miles long by 8 miles at the widest point. A great deal of the island is kept to 5 and 10 acre parcels which helps us maintain a rural feel.
In the summer you can visit one of the many farms, rent a Kayak, or explore our beaches. One of the better beach walks is at the historic Point Robinson Lighthouse, with views of Mt .Rainier and Seattle. Lisabeula Beach on the west side is ideal for watching the sunset over the water. KVI Beach is great for a picnic, a walk with a friend or a nap in the sun.
The only way on and off the island is a breathtakingly beautiful ferry boat ride, with views of other islands as well as the Cascade and Olympic Mountains. The "auto / passenger" ferry boat (bicycles to 18 wheelers) loads from Fauntleroy Ferry dock in West Seattle and takes 15 minutes, it's a 10 minute ferry ride from the Point Defiance Ferry dock in Tacoma, and 10 minutes from the South worth dock in Kitsap. A 35 minute crossing by "passenger only" ferry from downtown Seattle is also available Monday thru Friday.
You can get to and around on the island by public transportation. Given our rural environment though a car will help you see a lot more of our wonderful Island.
We have our own farmers market right here on Vashon on Saturdays May through mid October in the heart of the town. We also have plenty of shopping in our unique stores year round. There is always a current movie playing at our local theater. Vashon-Maury Island is home to many painters, potters, jewelers, artists, musicians, writers and organic farmers. Vashon Allied Arts, celebrating their 40th anniversary this year, presents an art showing each month featuring a variety of accomplished local artists. The Gallery Cruise runs the first Friday of every month. Galleries as well as restaurants and shops are open for this. The first 2 weekends in May and December are the Potters and Artists tours. Thirty to fifty studios are open welcoming all.
Come on over for a visit, stay at a B & B, enjoy a good meal, stroll through our shops take the time to enjoy the view, relax. Welcome to Vashon Maury Island.