Things to Do While Staying Country Cottage of Langley

Things to Do While Staying @ Country Cottage of Langley

Things to Do While Staying @ Country Cottage of Langley
215 6th Street, Langley WA 98260
(800) 713-3860 - (360) 221-8709
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Langley, where a Country Cottage of Langley resides, is a small-town world just minutes from the Mukilteo ferry and the fast pace of the metropolis. Tucked into flower-filled alleys and courtyards and along the main streets of this waterfront town are art galleries, antique stores, shops, restaurants, bakeries, coffee houses, and brew pubs. Langley offers views of Saratoga Passage, CamanoIsland, and the Cascades. On most days see great blue herons, sea lions, and an occasional gray whale. A 246-seat theater supports a year-round program of local and touring music, theater, and dance. The Langley area has more than 50 small inns and B&B's. SouthWhidbeyAirPark accommodates small aircraft, and the LangleySmallBoatHarbor provides transient moorage. Use this handout as a guide to visit the wonders of our town!

Art Galleries

It takes 4-minutes to stroll to town where you'll find art galleries with beautiful originals, antiques, and a variety of shops with tempting collectibles.

Below are some art galleries in Langley. Here is a listing of more galleries on Whidbey Island.

Georgia Gerber's sculptures are frequently featured in Gaskill/Olson Gallery.
302 First Street, Langley (360)221-0455

You may be able to watch George Springer demonstrating his glass blowing artistry at the Hellebore.
308 First Street, Langley (360)221-6707

The Glass Knight is a gallery displaying works by others famous for their glass blowing artistry, many living in Langley.
214 First Street, Langley (360)221-6283

Bay View Gallery features exhibits of work by island and regional artists and artisans, in both thematic group shows and individual exhibits.
5603 South Bayview Road, Langley (360) 321-4535

Artists Cooperative Gallery is owned and operated by 40 Island artists, showing sculpture, paintings, miniatures, weavings and other art in a gallery that merges the spirit of cooperation with the joy of self-expression.
304 First Street, Langley (360)221-0565

Museo focuses on contemporary fine art by both recognized artists and emerging talent, including sculptures, paintings and glass art. New shows are staged regularly.
215 First Street, Langley (360) 221-7737

Shopping

This is a list of some of the great shops available in Langley. For a complete list of shopping on Whidbey Island, visit their official website.

There are literally thousands of antique objects in Virginia's Antiques.
206 First Street and 220 First Street, Langley

Whidbey Island Antiques has two shops where you'll find antique furniture in all price ranges.
Anthes Avenue between first and Second streets

In the Country is a shop with a very tasteful selection of almost everything.
315 First Street, Langley, WA (360) 221-8202

Lowry-James Fine Antiques has the largest collection of Audubon prints in the NW. They also carry antique prints from the 1700s through 1900s and early American antiques and furniture.
101 Anthes Street, Langley

Saratoga Antiques specializes in mahogany furniture from the 1900s-1400s, dining room sets and American antiques.
212 First Street, Langley

Langley Clock and Gallery has timeless treasures at a picturesque little shop.
Lane by First Street

The Wayward Son carries estate jewelry dating from the 18th century to the present.
202 First Street, Langley

The Garden Shed offers a variety of items with Chocolate as a theme. Not to be missed.

First Street next to the Dog House.

The Farmer’s Market offers fresh produce, flowers, crafts, music and food on Saturdays from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm year round.
On Bayview Road, one block north of Hwy 525

What a Girl Wants sells fun gifts, clothing & accessories.
208 First Street, Langley (360) 221-4022}

The Star Store is a great market, mercantile & wine shop.
First Street, Langley, WA (360)221-5223

Active Outdoor Activities

Visit beautiful Mt Rainier Park and enjoy the myriad of outdoor activities including Auto Touring, Backpacking, Biking, Camping, Climbing, Cross Country Skiing, Fishing, Hiking, Horseback Riding
Enjoy the peacefulness of fishing at secluded GossLake. LoneLake and DeerLake are also within 10 minutes

Golf. There are several courses nearby but beware of the views of the Olympic Mountains and the Sound; they're bound to have an impact on your concentration.

Whidbey Golf & Country Club in Oak Harbor (360) 675-4546;
Gallery Golf Course in OakHarbor (360) 257-2178;
Lam’s Links in DeceptionPass (360 )675-3412;
Holmes Harbor Golf Course in Freeland (360 331-2363;
Island Greens in Clinton (360) 579-6042;
Useless Bay Golf (360) 321-5958

Rent a bike from Half Link Bikes. The Binders in the rooms include a bike route map indicating the roads that are uphill, down hill, or level.
Bayview Corner, Langley (360)331-7980

Tennis. South Whidbey High School just 2 miles down Maxwelton Road or Dan Porter Park on Deer Lake Road.

Stroll down to the Langley Beach below downtown Langley or drive 15 minutes to the lengthy beach at the end of Double Bluff Road.

Walk the Bluff trail through the wild flowers from which you view the Olympics, Puget Sound, Port Townsend, the waves of grain in the historic farmlands preserve, and the Cascades from Mt.Rainier to Mt.Baker. Best view on the island. Incredible Panorama.

Hike a 1/2 mile through the woods of SouthWhidbeyState Park down to a secluded sandy beach where you can view the Olympic Mountains. Don't miss the sunsets over the Olympics.

More to do on Whidbey Island

Check out Whidbey Island’s Calendar of Events for a listing of special events happening on the island. There are festivals, plays, gallery nights, sales, art shows, concerts, garden tours, parades and much more!

Taste the local wine at the Whidbey Island Vineyard & Winery on Langley Road. Open Summers 12-5 (closed Tues) and Winter 12-5 Thurs - Sun. 5327 South Langley Road, Langley (360) 221-2040. Check out the Wineries of the Olympic Peninsula and Islands for more info on wine.

The Greenbank Loganberry Winery is about 20 minutes up the road from the Country Cottage. They make delicious loganberry wines and liqueurs. You'll see it from Hwy 525. It is a big barn with pond and picnic table alongside.

Meerkerk Rhododendron Gardens has hundreds of varieties, sizes and colors of spectacular Rhododendrons for you to enjoy.
3531 Meerkerk Lane, Greenbank (360)678-1912

Bird Watching. Whidbey Island sits at the crossroads of three major bird migration routes and a large variety ofbirds can be seen including the State Bird, the goldfinch. More than forty nesting pairs of bald eagles make their home on the island. Visit the Audubon Society’s web page for more info.

Island County Historical Society Museum offers an interesting historical sketch of IslandCounty.

Entertainment

The Clyde Theater is right in town showing fairly current movies,only $5.00.
First Street, Langley, WA (360) 221-5525

Relax in your luxurious room in the Country Cottage of Langley. Stay in and have a VCR-matinee in your room. In 3 of the rooms, you can watch it from the Jacuzzi! We provide a large selection of videos for you to enjoy and will pop some corn for you too.

For after dinner entertainment, you could take in a performance at the Whidbey Island Center for the Arts.
It's about 120 steps from the Country Cottage of Langley.
565 Camano Avenue, Langley, WA (800) 638-7631

Dining in Langley

So you don't shop 'til you drop, there's an ice cream parlor, a tea room and a bakery. Better yet, enjoy lunch at one of the many restaurants. Go to this website for more information on dining in South Whidbey Island.

The Fish Bowl offers seafood fresh from the ocean plus rack of lamb, filet mignon, duck breast and other tasty treats. Reservations recommended.
317 Second Street, Langley (360)221-6511

Trattoria Giuseppe Italian Restaurant Bar & Grill serves fresh salads, pastas, seafood, steaks, poultry, lamb and more in a warm romantic setting.
Corner of Hwy 525 & Langley Road, Langley (360)341-3454

The Cafe Langley serves NW & Mediterranean Cuisine specializing in lamb & fresh seafood.
113 First Street, Langley (360)221-3090

The Village Pizzeria offers a garden water-view seating and pizza, pasta, sandwiches & salads.
108 First Street, Langley (360)221-3363

ChinaCity serves great Chinese food with free delivery!
1804 Scott Road, Freeland (360)331-8899

Braeburn
197 D Second Street, Langley (360)221-3211

EdgeCliffBar & Grill
510 Cascade Avenue, Langley (360)221-8899

El Corral Mexican Restaurant
5826 S. Kramer Road, Langley, WA(360) 321-7799
Smilin' Dog Coffee House
5603 S Bayview Road #3, Langley, WA (360) 321-7686
The Star Bistro Cafe and Bar
Langley, WA (360) 221-2627