Driving and Ferry Destinations

Bainbridge Island and Olympic Peninsula
Washington is home to the country’s most extensive ferry systems that can take you to the scenic Bainbridge Island or Olympic Peninsula featuring Olympic National Park. Hotel Nexus is ideally situated for a short drive to take a ferry from the Seattle waterfront (south of the hotel) or the Edmonds or Mukilteo ferry departure points (both north of the hotel) and Anacortes (further north). For ferry schedules and information call (888) 808-7977 or visit www.wsdot.wa.gov/ferries.
Mount Rainier
It’s just a two-hour drive from Hotel Nexus to mythical Mount Rainier, an active volcano where you can take a leisurely walk or a challenging hike. For details visit www.nps.gov/mora/home.htm.
Vancouver and Whistler, BC
It's a 3 hour drive from Hotel Nexus to Vancouver, BC across the 49th parallel border to Vancouver, BC. Drive 1.5 hours past Vancouver to Whistler, a world-class World Cup skiing resort. Vancouver and Whistler will host the 2010 Winter Olympics! For skiing and other information about Whistler/Blackcomb visit www.whistlerblackcomb.com

Victoria, BC
Take the Victoria Clipper passenger ferry from the Seattle waterfront for a day trip or overnight stay to Victoria, BC (with its famed Butchart Gardens and English teahouses). Arrange with Hotel Nexus's front desk for our free shuttle to drop you off or pick you up from the Clipper. For Clipper information call (800) 888-2535 or visit www.victoriaclipper.com.