Trips Experiences Courses Places Foods Stories Newsletters
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...

No search results found for
“”

Make sure words are spelled correctly.

Try searching for a travel destination.

Places near me Random place

Popular Destinations

  • Paris
  • London
  • New York
  • Berlin
  • Rome
  • Los Angeles
Trips Experiences Courses Places Foods Stories Newsletters
Sign In Join
All United States Washington Friday Harbor

The Atlas Obscura Guide To Friday Harbor

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Friday Harbor, Washington

Updated February 18, 2013

Email
Attractions
Map
Leaderboards
Hotel Deals

Unusual Attractions in Friday Harbor

Jessica K Walters

Friday Harbor, Washington

Afterglow Vista

This family mausoleum is steeped in symbolism and looks more like a fantasy location than a grave.
Whale Museum

Friday Harbor, Washington

Whale Museum

Orcas on display and in the water.
Are we missing something unusual?
Add it!
The Aproximada.

Eastsound, Washington

The Aproximada

This 50-ton ship on Orcas Island has never seen the ocean.
11 miles from Friday Harbor
Howe Art

Eastsound, Washington

Howe Art

One artist's yard is full of shining, whirling kinetic sculptures that look like pure steel psychedelia.
11 miles from Friday Harbor
D'arcy Island as seen from the water.

British Columbia

D'arcy Island

This small island has a dark past as a colony for Chinese lepers and a dropoff point for bootleggers.
12 miles from Friday Harbor
Serpentine rocks at Green Point

Anacortes, Washington

Green Point

On the edge of this small Washington Park, a piece of the Earth's mantle has come to the surface.
14 miles from Friday Harbor
Gonzales Hill Lookout Tower

Victoria, British Columbia

Gonzales Hill Lookout Tower

A World War II structure that has stood the test of time.
16 miles from Friday Harbor
In partnership with KAYAK

Plan Your Trip

In partnership with GetYourGuide

Unforgettable Experiences Nearby

Explore Friday Harbor, Washington

Friday Harbor Leaderboard

Places Added

  1. Avatar image for Rebekah Otto
    Rebekah Otto
    1
  2. T
    thendaramarie
    1
Join the Ranks!
Add an unusual place to Friday Harbor.

Places Edited

  1. E
    evretrogrrl
    2
  2. Avatar image for hana
    hana
    1
  3. B
    bmmilligan1
    1
  4. M
    metalelk
    1
  5. Avatar image for Molly McBride Jacobson
    Molly McBride Jacobson
    1
Join the Ranks!
Improve the Atlas with edits and photos.

Places Visited

  1. M
    megcookies
    2
  2. S
    Scrumpy
    2
  3. M
    mathieuj10
    2
  4. A
    alexandrakrongel
    2
  5. Avatar image for libbytron2000
    libbytron2000
    2
Join the Ranks!
Visit a place in Friday Harbor.

Recent Friday Harbor Activity

  • H

    hluecht

    wants to go to Afterglow Vista

  • J

    jvnattrass

    has been to Afterglow Vista

  • Avatar image for ElvishXLex

    ElvishXLex

    wants to go to Afterglow Vista

  • C

    chandlerkarsen

    wants to go to Afterglow Vista

  • T

    taraneytr

    wants to go to Afterglow Vista

See Fewer Ads

Become an Atlas Obscura member and experience far fewer ads and no pop-ups.

Learn More

Get Our Email Newsletter

Follow Us

Facebook YouTube Twitter Instagram Pinterest RSS Feed

Get the app

Download the App
Download on the Apple App Store Get it on Google Play
  • All Places
  • Latest Places
  • Most Popular
  • Places to Eat
  • Random
  • Nearby
  • Add a Place
  • Stories
  • Food & Drink
  • Itineraries
  • Lists
  • Puzzles
  • Video
  • Podcast
  • Newsletters
  • All Trips
  • Trips Blog
  • Art & Culture Trips
  • Food Trips
  • Hidden City Trips
  • History Trips
  • Wildlife & Nature Trips
  • FAQ
  • Experiences
  • Online Courses
  • Online Experience FAQ
  • Online Course FAQ
  • Membership
  • Feedback & Ideas
  • Community Guidelines
  • Product Blog
  • Unique Gifts
  • Work With Us
  • About
  • FAQ
  • Advertise With Us
  • Advertising Guidelines
  • Press
  • Privacy Policy
  • Cookie Policy
  • Terms of Use
Atlas Obscura

© 2023 Atlas Obscura. All Rights Reserved.