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Located 2 hours from the Seattle metro area on Washington’s Olympic Peninsula, Port Townsend is the perfect getaway from the ordinary. Miles of beaches and trails, world-class restaurants, robust art and cultural experiences, a deep maritime legacy – and so much more.
Port Townsend / ˈtaʊnzənd / is a city on the Quimper Peninsula in Jefferson County, Washington, United States. The population was 10,148 at the 2020 United States Census. It is the county seat and only incorporated city of Jefferson County. [5]
Discover one of the coolest places in the U.S. Officers Row at Fort Worden State Park. Located on the northeast corner of the Olympic Peninsula, Port Townsend is steeped in maritime history and Victorian era appeal—one of only three Victorian seaports on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Port Townsend is frequently named among the top small towns in the country with its postcard-perfect views, filled with magnificent Victorians and surrounded by both water and mountains.
Welcome To Port Townsend. 2024 Strategic Workplan. 2024 Budget in Brief. 2016 Comprehensive Plan. City Plans. City Municipal Code. City Council & Mayor. Meetings Calendar. Agendas, Minutes, Videos.
Port Townsend, WA might just be my favorite small town in America! Located at the northeastern tip of the Olympic Peninsula on the Puget Sound in Washington, Port Townsend experiences a temperate climate year-round and is best known for its Victorian architecture and coastal landscape.
Port Townsend, Washington. Surrounded on almost all sides by water, Port Townsend offers many places to launch your vessel of choice, from rowing scull to yacht. Frequent races, regattas and the annual Wooden Boat Festival testify to the relationship between land and sea.
Discovering Port Townsend. Nestled on the northeast tip of the Olympic Peninsula just a few hours’ drive (plus ferry ride) from Seattle lies a gem of a little city called Port Townsend, also known as Washington State’s Victorian Seaport & Arts Community.
Port Townsend is quite possibly the finest whale watching destination in the continental US. See orcas (killer whales), humpbacks, gray whales, minke whales, as well as bald eagles, harbor seals, California and Steller sea lions, tufted puffins and many other species of marine life.