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Port Townsend

Port Townsend is a city at the northeast tip of the Olympic Peninsula, in Washington, where the Strait of Juan de Fuca meets the Puget Sound. In addition to its natural scenery, it is known for its Victorian architecture and thriving arts scene.

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Drink
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28 places

  1. Eat

    Cablehouse

    Canteen

    Formerly used to store electrical cable to control underwater mines, it's now a beach shack featuring fast food to go.

  2. Eat

    Fountain Cafe

    Great little place up the hill from the fountain with mostly organic foods. Reservations recommended.

    daily 2pm–8pm$

  3. See

    Jefferson Museum of Art and History

    A working city hall, court, with an old jail cell, various other historical exhibits, and an art gallery.

    Sat Sun 11AM-4PMAdults $6, seniors $5, children $1

  4. See

    Manresa Castle

    On the National Historic Registry. Also one of the most haunted buildings in America.

  5. See

    Northwind Arts Center

    Regularly-rotated exhibits of visual arts, as well as periodic readings, films, and performances.

    Thu-Sun noon-5PM

  6. See

    Point Wilson Lighthouse

    An abandoned lighthouse, it is closed off, but still worth a look from the outside.

  7. See

    Port Townsend Art Walk

    The art galleries in town are all open late, providing refreshments and a chance to speak with the artists themselves.

    5:30-8PM, every first Sat of the month

  8. Do

    Port Townsend Marine Science Center

    An organization devoted to understanding and conserving the marine and shoreline environment, it has a museum (on the shore) and aquarium (on the pier), and provides wildlife cruises and leads beach walks.

  9. See

    Puget Sound Coast Artillery Museum

    Preserves and interprets coast artillery history, with exhibits on the history of Fort Worden.

    11AM-4PMAdults $4, ages 6-12 $2, family $10, ages 0-5 and active duty military free, active duty military partners and dependents free

  10. See

    Rothschild House Museum

    On a bluff overlooking Port Townsend Bay stands a historic house built by Bavarian immigrant and businessman "Baron" Rothschild. The house has been largely unchanged since the 1800s, giving a glimpse into life from over a century ago.

    Adults $6, seniors $5, children $1

  11. Eat

    The Silverwater Cafe

    Great atmosphere and is known for their exceptional seafood dishes.

  12. Eat

    Waterfront Pizza

    Great pizza! Buy it by the slice or order a full pizza with all your favorites and dine upstairs in the funky atmosphere.

  13. Do

    Wooden Boat Festival

    The largest wooden boat festival in North America. Tour, ride, or view a number of different boats. Live music and children's activities.

    one weekend in September12 years and under free, 13-19 years one-day $15 or three-day $30, adults one-day $20 or three-day $40, seniors one-day $15 or three-day $30, active military one-day $15 or three-day $30

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    Anderson Lake State Park

    of woods and wetland that slope down to 70-acre Anderson Lake. The park offers picnicking, trails for hiking, biking, and equestrian use, non-motorized boating, fishing, and birdwatching.

    8AM-dusk, Apr-OctDiscover Pass required for parking ($10/day, $45/year)

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    Centrum

    Art nonprofit that offers workshops and holds festivals and public performances.

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    Port Townsend Film Festival

    Showings of more than 100 films, along with interviews and panels with the people who made them.

    one weekend in late Septemberrush tickets $15, passes $40 to $1500

  17. Drink

    Conduit Cafe

    Artisan espresso with a cozy local feeling.

    8AM-2PM

  18. Eat

    Ichikawa Sushi Bar & Steak House

    Japanese cuisine from its sister city.

  19. Eat

    Khu Larb Thai Restaurant

    Really great Thai food, a favorite with the locals.

  20. Buy

    Port Townsend Antique Mall

    802 Washington St

    Sun-Fri 11AM-5PM, Sat 10:30AM-5:30PM

  21. Buy

    Port Townsend Saturday Farmers Market

    600 Tyler St

    Apr-Dec: Sat 10AM-2PM

  22. Do

    Rose Theatre

    Movie theater.

    $11 adult, $10 senior/student, $8 children 12 and under, matinees $1 less

  23. Drink

    Taps at the Guardhouse

    Pub with local art exhibits and live music.

  24. Do

    Uptown Theater

    Movie theater.

    VIP (21+ upper sections) $11, general $10, seniors $9, students $9, child (12 and under) $8, matinees $1 off

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    Jazz Port Townsend

    A series of jazz concerts at Fort Worden.

    one weekend in late July to early August$25-185