I stole this from Alderbrook’s website, but there really is a lot to do in the area, so if you are planning on spending the weekend, take a look!

1. Stroll along Alderbrook’s nature trails & enjoy scenic views of the Hood Canal & Olympic Mountains.
2. Experience their new Xbox Game Room which creates an exhilarating, yet family friendly environment!
3. Swim in their glass-enclosed waterfront indoor pool or relax while soaking in their indoor jacuzzi.
4. Wine & dine in their Restaurant or Bar while enjoying breathtaking waterfront views.
5. Harmonize your mind, body & soul at their Spa
6. Assemble a puzzle or play a board game next to their cozy over-sized lobby fireplace.
7. Bring your boat with you & moor it at their dock.
8. During the summer at their marina, rent a kayak, paddle boats & more thru Hood Canal Adventures!
9. Badminton, Volleyball, or Frisbee anyone?
10. Enjoy crabbing or fishing out on the canal. View regulation & season information here.
11. Play tennis on our outdoor courts up near the golf course. (5 min. away) Reserve thru the Front Desk.
12. Play golf at the 18-hole Alderbrook Golf Course. (5 min. away)
13. Walk the labyrinths & tour the gardens at Harmony Hill Retreat Center. (A few min. away)
14. Enjoy Hunter Farms Produce Market & Nursery. (10 min. away)
15. Walk the beaches at Twanoh State Park (10 min. away) or Potlatch State Park. (20 min. away)
16. Visit Hoodsport Winery in Hoodsport. (20 min. away)
17. Take a walk thru the Theler Wetlands. (20 min. away)
18. Search for octopus while scuba diving in Hood Canal. (20 min. away)
19. Win big at the Little Creek Casino or play golf at their brand new Salish Cliffs Golf Course. (25 min. away)
20. Between March & September, see a movie at the drive-in theater. (25 min. away)
21. Take the family to the Bremerton Bug Museum & Nature Gift Shop. Admission is FREE! (45 min. away)
22. Immerse yourself amongst the natural beauty of Albers Vista Botanical Gardens. (45 min. away)
23. View the impressive Harborside Fountain Park featuring 5 fountains & lush landscaping. (45 min. away)
24. Tour the U.S.S. Turner Joy, a famed navy destroyer from the Vietnam War. (45 min. away)
25. Have fun playing some good ol’ mini golf at Timberfalls Mini Putt Course. (45 min. away)
26. Go for a high elevation hike at Staircase or Mt. Ellinor in the Olympic National Park. (1 hour away)
27. Have you been to the Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium in Tacoma? (1 hour away)
28. Bear, bison, elk, deer, wolves & a petting zoo await you at the Olympic Game Farm. (2 hours away)
29. Looking for specialty wines, gourmet foods, jewelry & apparel? Check out the Cameo Boutique in Union, WA! (2 min. away)

Here is Union’s website:  http://www.visitunion.com/  Check it out for other ideas, as well as a list of nearby restaurants.