워싱턴주에 가 봐야 할 곳: Westport, Spokane

1. Westport, WA

Why go in fall: It's peak season for Dungeness crab, and a great time to try razor-clamming.
Population: 2,355
Pounds of seafood harvested here yearly: More than 150 million
Main drag: Westhaven Drive, which overlooks Grays Harbor, Washington’s largest fishing port.
Dress code: Skip the clamdiggers (brrr!); instead, pack your hat, gloves, and parka. Waders for clamming are a must.
Best way to get your heart rate up: Scale the Westport Viewing Tower for a crow’s-nest perspective of the harbor.
Where to hang 10: Rent a board (and wetsuit―you’ll need it) for cold-weather surfing at Steepwater Surf Shop (rental gear $39; 360/268-5527), then hit the jetty at Half Moon Bay (at Westhaven State Park; 800/345-6223).
For home cooks: Buy fresh crab right off the piers for tonight’s dinner.
Cozy overnight option: The remodeled Glenacres Inn (from $50; glenacresinn.com) has eight B&B-style rooms



2. Spokane, WA (Daven Port District)

Why go: The Davenport District's galleries and restored art deco gems have made it a wonderful indoor town.
Sculpture that says Spokane: Bronze-cast runners whip around the corner of Post Street and Spokane Falls Boulevard in The Joy of Running Together, a tribute to the Lilac Bloomsday Run, one of the country's largest footraces.
Functional art: Benches made from scrap metal and recycled steam-plant hardware work well as resting spots or conversation starters.
Dress code: Little black dress for the symphony; fleece and boots everywhere else.
Winter ways: Snow is common in February, so duck into the covered walkways that link downtown buildings.
Join the locals: First Fridays means an after-hours party and selfguided tour of galleries and boutiques (next dates Feb 6 and Mar 6; downtownspokane.net or 509/456-0580).
First Fridays' best stop: Barrister Winery (free tastings Fri, Sat, or by appointment; 1213 W. Railroad Ave.; 509/465-3591), where you can sip wine crafted by two Spokane attorneys.
Our favorite detail: The peacock stained glass on the cocktaillounge ceiling. From $169; 10 S. Post St.; thedavenporthotel. com or 800/899-1482.
Take it home: At Finders Keepers, you'll stumble across beautifully preserved vintage clothing (like a '40s-style slinky white gown worthy of Rita Hayworth) and art deco and Victorian jewelry. 112 S. Cedar St.; 509/838-4590.


3. Coeur d'Alene, ID
(사실 며칠 전까진 아이다호 주가 워싱턴 바로 옆에 있는 줄도 몰랐음.. -_-;;)

At the Leather Works (31 miles from Spokane, and no, it's not that kind of store), a husbandand- wife team stitches buttery soft leather wallets, bags, and jackets on-site. The smell will make you want to stay forever. Closed Sun; 215 E. Sherman Ave.; 208/676-0818.

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