Location: Port Townsend
Top Things to do in Port Townsend
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The 10 Best Free Things to do in Port Townsend, Washington (WA)
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. For the land lubbers, there are also numerous parks surrounding the city, including Fort Worden and Old Fort Townsend State Parks and, further away, Olympic National Forest. An artists' haven, the town is home to many galleries and a vibrant Art Walk.
Restaurants in Port Townsend
1. Mt. Townsend Creamery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 18 reviews
2. Northwind Arts Center
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 39 reviews
Northwind Arts Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides visual art exhibits and sales, literary (poetry, prose, theater) reading series, new music in the Songwriters Showcase, the annual Art Port Townsend event, the Art in the Library exhibit and sales at the Port Townsend Public Library, and other programs. Our property at 701 Water Street is also available for event rental.
Reviewed By PrestonH70
Beautiful exhibits and great people. They open up and help with the Port Townsend Film Festival by providing a central location to pick up tickets and get information.
3. The Writers' Workshoppe
4. Lively Olive Tasting Bar
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By TaiChiSustainable - Langley, United States
Port Townsend is a quaint little town easily reachable by ferry from Coupeville. It has a number of interesting shops, but one outstanding place is the Lively Olive. The flavored olive oils and balsamic vinegars are amazing. Whether you are taking your ordinary salad into an extraordinary experience or just putting some olive oil out for your guests to dip their bread, this place opens up your mind (and your taste buds) to all kinds of tastes that are just not available in your local grocery store. It's fun to take your guests on a field trip to find their favorites and then bring them home for a simple meal of sourdough bread for dipping, salad, and soup. What a way to warm up from this cold weather!
5. William James Bookseller
6. Chetzemoka Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 266 reviews
This popular waterfront park was established over a century ago.
Reviewed By PTArtist - Port Townsend, United States
More than a neighborhood park, Chetzemoka is one many special Port Townsend places. Ramble in the park, swing on the swings or in the "porch swing" while enjoying the view of the Straits of San Juan de Fuca. At low tide walk on down to enjoy the beach below the park.
7. Port Townsend Brewing
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 49 reviews
Reviewed By KayKay82 - Los Angeles, United States
I love nothing more than visiting a small town and experiencing one of their local breweries. I know that Port Townsend Brewing would be one of my first stops and it did not disappoint. The waitress was incredibly friendly as she explained the menu (beer options) and told us how to write down our picks. They had a few guests taps on display so I got to try other local beers, from different areas of Washington, as well. My Mum and I shared five flight glasses and each beer packed a different punch! I love a brewery that gives you NO LIMITS on how many flights glasses you want ( I mean, there were a possible 16, but who would need that many at one time anyway!). I also love a brewery that lets you choose any beers they have on tap, as opposed to a set menu or a limited amount. Already with a good taste in my mouth from the positive brewery interaction, my mum and I were jazzed to sit outside in the sunshine. There was even a beer garden filled with bushes and flowers and I'm sure once evening time hits and live music is on display, the beer garden is the place to be! We really appreciated being outside, down at the docks, and sipping our flights. LOVE this brewery and this experience.
8. Port Townsend Antique Mall
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 45 reviews
15,000 sq. ft. of inventory featuring antiques and collectibles from over 40 of the finest Antique dealers on the Olympic Peninsula.
Reviewed By lindamF5446JQ - Sequim, United States
I was hoping to find a few gifts for family for special occasions. I came across this great antique mall filled with vendors with specialties. They clerk was able to point me to the correct vendors who carried items I was hoping to find. SUCCESS!!! Took them home, wrapped them and gave them as presents. HUGE success!
9. Kelly Art Deco Light Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 92 reviews
Reviewed By mikeo257 - Edmonds, United States
This place is a appraisers dream with lots of great lighting to see and inspect and improve your knowledge as well as a great place place to visit .
10. Northwest Maritime Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 88 reviews
Reviewed By Curious316528 - Anacortes, United States
I have been able to get in side of this BOAT buildings place, in port Townsend, North west,first i would LIKE to say THAT port Townsend is the oldest Town in Washington, OLD WOOD SHOPS, and OLD WOOD BOATS builders, WORKING all the time, just LIKE it was in THE 1840s,VERY nice place to go ,if YOU time, go to FORT WORDEN state park, i WAS there 57 YEARS ago ,13 YEARS OLD, i HAVE been coming to to FORT WORDEN, just to live it LIKE when I WAS 13 YEARS old, to this day, will be coming back to THE day i die ,we will see what happens next. Please in joy our STAY in OLD port Townsend,.AS i HAVE for all these years.
