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Bavarian Leavenworth – 2TravelDads

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Bavarian Leavenworth

Even though Leavenworth may not be a legit Bavarian settlement, the German culture paired with the Swiss influences and everything else alpine make it a wonderful getaway to feel like you’re in another world. This are the best Bavarian activities in Leavenworth to get into the spirit and have a great trip to Washington’s favorite small town.

If you’re not too interested in the Bavarian/German fun that’s available, there are plenty of other great things to do in Leavenworth to enjoy on your getaway to Eastern Washington. Where it’s summer or winter, you’ll have a great trip!

Why is Bavarian Leavenworth So Fascinating

I love telling the story of Leavenworth, Washington because it’s remarkable. A logging boom town in Eastern Washington, the town started to fail and its economy crumbled as the timber industry changed and moved away from the area. Not wanting Leavenworth to turn into another ghost town like so many others in Washington had, the town polled their resources and hired a marketing firm to help them out.

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Northern Florida for Gay Families – 2TravelDads

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Northern Florida for Gay Families - 2TravelDads

There are so many great things to do on a Northern Florida vacation, from Jacksonville to Daytona Beach and inland! We love to explore this state, not just because of its sunshine, but because of its beautiful nature, fascinating history, and cool cultural finds. Living here means that we get lots of visitors, so this is the road trip plan we give them when they visit us and want to have fun in North Florida.

From tip to tip, the state has some wonderful places for family travel just perfect for exploring seeing a different side of the state, but the coast is really a gem. This vacation plan is ideal for a balance of seeing the sights and getting plenty of time to relax on the beach.

How to Get to Northern Florida

To begin this awesome vacation, fly into Daytona Beach or Jacksonville airports, pick up your rental car and use either of these cities as a starting point for your North Florida trip. When you book your rental car remember that you can always return it to a different location, but you’ll usually save money by returned your rental vehicle to the original location.

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Bird Rock Hotel – Friday Harbor Gay Friendly Hotel

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Bird Rock Hotel - Friday Harbor Gay Friendly Hotel

Friday Harbor Gay Friendly Hotel Close to Everything

Located just three blocks from the Washington State Ferry terminal, our Friday Harbor gay friendly hotel, is the ideal San Juan Island base for the active adventurers, the bicyclists, the birders, the kayakers and travelers, who leave their horseless carriage on the mainland.

The Bird Rock Hotel lays in the heart of cute, bustling Friday Harbor, across the street from the acclaimed Friday Harbor Whale Museum, within easy walking distance of over 30 eateries, bistros, cafes and bars. Explore the shops and galleries, the Saturday Farmer’s Market, arts and music festivals and take our complimentary beach cruiser bikes for a spin to the nearest beach.

Our boutique hotel is an oasis of comfort and charm. Bird Rock Hotel is an invigorating combination of historic hotel exterior and stylishly modern interiors ranging from deluxe, harbor-view, king-jacuzzi suites to simple, European-style sleeping rooms. Our guest rooms feature comfy custom beds, locally sourced, luxurious body care products, free high-speed Wi-Fi, satellite HDTV, complimentary beach cruiser bikes and more. Each of the15 rooms is unique, making it a fun experience to come and stay again and again.

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Earthbox Inn & Spa – Friday Harbor Gay Friendly Motel

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Earthbox Inn & Spa - Friday Harbor Gay Friendly Motel

Friday Harbor Gay Friendly Motel & Retro Motor Inn

Explore San Juan Island from this relaxed, retro motor inn!

Just four blocks away from the Friday Harbor ferry landing and in the heart of downtown, you’re not far away from anything.

Earthbox Inn & Spa is a Friday Harbor gay friendly motel, the only hotel on San Juan Island with an indoor pool and a classic retro chic. And it’s where you’ll find answers to all of your questions about the island. Ask us anything! We’re happy to connect you with the best San Juan Island has to offer—from dinner to kayak tours, spa dates to best hikes! Plus, we are right in completely walkable Friday Harbor so getting around is easy and fun!

A stay with us is super comfortable, too. All our rooms have simple designs and calming colors, inspired by the earth, sea, sun and sky so you can kick back and remember you’re on vacation.

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Best Things to Do in Lake Chelan – 2TravelDads

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Best Things to Do in Lake Chelan - 2TravelDads

Lake Chelan is decidedly the most family friendly wine destination in Washington. I’ve decided this after visiting Woodinville, Yakima, the Olympic Peninsula and the Tri-Cities. There are lots of things to do here that aren’t wine related, and plenty to keep you having fun or relaxing in any season.

Very near Leavenworth, Washington, this recreation area is a great weekend trip or you can spend a whole week exploring the lake, hills and canyons around the area. It’s also great for hiking and seeing a completely different side of Washington State. This is the place where playing in the outdoors meets enjoying agritourism in the sunshine.

Best Things To Do at Lake Chelan

Okay, you ready for a great collection of things to do in any season? Having visited in summer, fall, and winter, I’m confident you’ll be able to create a really fun, interesting trip the whole family can enjoy. We’re breaking this down by activity type, whether it be out in nature, family friendly wine tasting or getting onto the water, you’ll be able to pick and choose great activities all around the Lake Chelan area.

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Homestead B&B at Rehoboth – Gay Rehoboth Beach B&B

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Homestead B&B at Rehoboth - Gay Rehoboth Beach B&B

The Homestead Bed & Breakfast is a gay Rehoboth Beach B&B just three miles from town on two beautifully landscaped acres.

We’re pet friendly and adults-only.

You can choose from four nicely decorated rooms in the main house, each with a private bathroom, or our large 800 square foot private cottage with a big fenced-in backyard.

The Homestead Bed & Breakfast started out as a small farmhouse in 1899 – part of a two-hundred acre working farm. Today, our Rehoboth inn is decorated with relaxing beach themes and reminders of its previous role – beautiful hardwood floors, cozy fireplaces and the charm of yesteryear.

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Pikes Peak Paradise Bed & Breakfast – Gay Friendly Woodland Park B&B

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Pikes Peak Paradise Bed & Breakfast - Gay Friendly Woodland Park B&B

Gay Friendly Woodland Park B&B – Pikes Peak Views

Welcome to Pikes Peak Paradise, a gay friendly Woodland Park B&B with fantastic panoramic views of Pikes Peak and a million acres of Pikes National Forest. We offer the best views in the Pikes Peak area, on over four wooded acres of our own.

Anne Marie and Dane are the brand new owners (Jan 2022) and plan to slowly renovate and upgrade the suites and main areas. The property currently offers five guest suites with in room hot tubs or jacuzzis, private balconies or patios, and private bathrooms. Some rooms include gas fireplace, kitchenettes, mini fridges and microwaves. 

Other luxury amenities at Pikes Peak Paradise include:

* Wifi internet access
* Flat Screen Televisions
* Code Free CD/DVD Players
* A guest library of more than 600 films on DVD

In addition to our great gourmet breakfasts, we also provide snacks and soft drinks all day long, dessert in the evening, and a four hour complimentary happy hour with beer and wine!

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Bay Haven Inn – Cape Charles Gay Friendly B&B

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Bay Haven Inn of Cape Charles - Cape Charles Gay Friendly B&B

CAPE CHARLES GAY FRIENDLY B&B
ON VIRGINIA’S EASTERN SHORE

Looking for an Eastern Shore B&B where you can relax and unwind? Virginia’s Eastern Shore is a narrow peninsula surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean on one side and the Chesapeake Bay on the other.

On the southwest corner of the Eastern Shore lays the historic town of Cape Charles, with its small town charm, bay views and sandy beaches. Our Cape Charles gay friendly B&B has a western exposure, the backdrop for the most amazing sunsets.

Curl your toes in the sand, sip on a cool beverage and let the soothing sounds of the waves carry you away.

Bay Haven Inn is a beautiful, renovated home with a long history. We’re in the heart of town, perfect for exploring this Eastern Shore village. We’re just a few blocks from the beach, boutique shopping, great local restaurants, spas and the harbor/marina. You can walk, bike or golf cart around town, leaving your car with us during your stay.

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Black Walnut Point Inn – Gay Chesapeake Bay B&B

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Black Walnut Point Inn - gay Chesapeake Bay B&B

Gay Chesapeake Bay B&B On Tilghman Island

By any measure, Black Walnut Point on Maryland’s Tilghman Island is unique. A private gate and a half-mile drive through fifty seven acres of bird sanctuary leads you to a natural paradise and our six-acre island of lawn.

As the sun rises over the Choptank River and sets over the length of Chesapeake Bay, you’ll enjoy sea breezes, ocean waves and endless gorgeous water views at our gay Chesapeake Bay B&B.

Our property is chock-full of wildlife – a pair of nesting eagles, osprey and black ducks, migrating butterflies, water fowl and singing birds. You may even see dolphins, skates and schools of bluefish out on the bay. And the back dock, looking out over the cove, is the perfect place to watch the herons fish.

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Visiting Georgia’s Cumberland Island National Seashore – 2TravelDads

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Visiting Southern Georgia's Cumberland Island National Seashore - 2TravelDads

Cumberland Island National Seashore –
Wild Horses and Beautiful Beaches

Visiting Cumberland Island National Seashore is a truly unique and amazing experience. Most people haven’t even heard of it, and those that have likely haven’t gotten to explore it yet. Cumberland Island is really special and also rather complicated to visit, so this guide answers all your questions about what to expect and how to visit this beautiful Southern Georgia park.

When you’re planning a Georgia Coast road trip or visiting to North Florida, it’s easy to include Cumberland to your itinerary. You just need to plan it appropriately. And that’s what we’re here for!

This lovely place was first settled by the British in the 1700s with the constructions of military fortifications, but then farmers/plantation life came here in the 1750s. Previously, indigenous peoples had occupied the island (I couldn’t find info on whom). Over time, more settlers, including the Carnegies came here, forming a community, including the first African Baptist Church. Horses were brought onto this land as a part of the working farm system in the 1740s and then they became feral over time, including more horses being brought to the island in the 1800s.

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