The city of Arlington puts you halfway point between Seattle and Vancouver, BC. Its hometown feel and its outdoor recreation activity possibilities from snowshoeing and skiing in the winter, to sailing, hiking, biking, and golf in the summer make Arlington an ideal place to unwind on a large scale. The area was named after Lord Henry Arlington, a cabinet member of Charles II of England. In 1903, Arlington was officially incorporated as a city. With over twenty to choose from, parks play a big role in Arlington. Notable parks include Bay View State Park is (a 25-acre camping park with 1,285-feet of saltwater shoreline on Padilla Bay) and the oddly named Cape Disappointment State Park, which is anything but. This 1,882-acre camping park on the Long Beach Peninsula, fronted by the Pacific Ocean, offers two miles of ocean beach, two lighthouses, an interpretive center and hiking trails. If you’ve traveled with your pooch, Howarth Park Dog Beach is a secluded 28-acre beach park with an off-leash area and a playground.
You can interact with more exotic animals when you tour the Outback Kangaroo Farm. Besides some pouchless creatures, there are alpacas, flying squirrels, peacocks and wallaroos to marvel at. Arlington is also home to Glen Eagle Golf Course, a challenging 18-hole course with views of the Olympic Mountains. Glen Eagle Golf Course also boasts a full clubhouse and restaurant. When you hike The Centennial Trail, you’ll cut right through the center of Arlington, near the banks of the Stillaguamish River. Arlington is also the scenic northern gateway to the Mountain Loop Highway which offers world class hiking and views of waterfalls and mountain peaks. No matter where you go or what activities you undertake in Washington State, you’ll have a convenient location to rest and recharge when you stay at one of our Choice Hotels in Arlington, WA. Book a room online now!