Mercer Island, Washington Travel Information

Bainbridge Ferry to Winslow The destination on this 35-minute cruise is the tourist-friendly community of Winslow. At least it used to be known by that name. In an effort to better manage growth in the area, all of Bainbridge Is... Seattle, WA

Ballard On this walk, you will cross the locks, travel through Fisherman’s Terminal, and then glimpse the best view of the canal from the top of the Ballard Bridge. The walk connects back to the locks via dow... Seattle, WA

Beautiful View: Bellevue In French the name Bellevue means “beautiful view.” You and your love will discover no shortage of sights to catch your eyes in this city on the east side of Lake Washington, just 7 miles from downtow... Bellevue, WA

Beauty and the Beasts: Woodland Park Zoo I have a theory about zoos that goes something like this: They’re a great place to observe animals—and an even better place to learn about people. You can find out a lot about someone by watching how ... Seattle, WA

Christmas for Couples in Seattle Although Seattle rarely gets a white Christmas, during the holidays its downtown area transforms into a winter wonderland just the same. Store-window displays pull out all the stops for gilt and whims... Seattle, WA

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Mercer Island Loop (Distance: 1.6 mi) Looking for a short, scenic ride on a sunny summer day? Consider East Seattle. That was the early name for Mercer Island and, although it’s not now officially part of the city, it certainly feels like...

McGilvara, WA - Road Biking - length:15.8 mi

Seward Park (Distance: 1.6 mi) The loop trail around the peninsula is bordered on one side by old-growth forest and on the other by Lake Washington, with views of South Seattle and Mercer Island. Special attractions: Old-growth for...

Seattle, WA - Walking - length:6.5 mi

Seward Park Trails (Distance: 1.6 mi) Before Lake Washington was lowered by the opening of the ship canal in 1917, the peninsula now occupied by Seward Park was almost an island. Today, the park is an island of a different sort. Resisting...

Seattle, WA - Hiking - length:6.6 mi

Seward Park Loop (Distance: 1.7 mi) Paved Seward Park juts into Lake Washington like a thumb. Seattle city officials had the foresight to acquire the wild, wooded property in 1892 and eventually turn it into the public space we enjoy to...

Seattle, WA - Hiking - length:2.4 mi

Pioneer Park (Distance: 1.8 mi) Finely manicured trails and a lack of climbing make Pioneer Park the perfect place for fretting first-time fat-tire enthusiasts. The park is home to 3 to 5 miles of criss-crossing trails that Mercer I...

Mercer Island, WA - Mountain Biking - length:5 mi

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Regulation Jefferson Park Golf Course Municipal, 18 holes 6182 yards, par 70 3.5 miles from center of Mercer Island, Washington

Par-3 Jefferson Park Golf Course Municipal, 9 holes 1100 yards, par 27 3.5 miles from center of Mercer Island, Washington

Overlake Overlake Golf & Country Club Private Equity, 18 holes 6678 yards, par 71 3.9 miles from center of Mercer Island, Washington

Coal Creek Course The Golf Club At Newcastle Public, 18 holes 7024 yards, par 72 4.3 miles from center of Mercer Island, Washington

China Creek Course The Golf Club At Newcastle Public, 18 holes 6716 yards, par 71 4.3 miles from center of Mercer Island, Washington

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