Jefferson County Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A sunset over a rocky landscape with prominent rock formations and a calm body of water reflecting the sky.
A forest with a cluster of blue mushrooms on a moss-covered log.
A mountainous landscape with dense forests and rocky terrain under a clear blue sky.
A mountainous landscape with dense forests and rocky terrain.
A mountainous landscape with dense forests and a clear sky.

Popular cities in Jefferson County

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Forks
Known for Beaches, Nature and Natural parks
A popular base for exploring the scenic Olympic Peninsula, this small town is also famous as the setting of the popular Twilight book series.

Reasons to visit

  • Ruby Beach
  • Hoh Rain Forest Visitor Center
  • Kalaloch Public Beach
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A waterfront cityscape with historic buildings and a dock.
Port Townsend
Known for Ports, Shopping and Ferries and boats
Port Townsend is calling! Discover its boating, cafes, beaches and more.

Reasons to visit

  • Fort Worden State Park
  • Ann Starrett Mansion
  • Port Townsend Marine Science Center
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A forest trail with ferns and fallen logs.
Quilcene
Known for Family-friendly, Beaches and Shopping
Trip time! Discover the beaches and local cuisine in Quilcene.

Reasons to visit

  • Falls View Canyon Trailhead
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A pebbly beach with driftwood, a calm lake, and a forested island in the distance.
Port Ludlow
Known for Dining, Ports and Marinas
Trip time! Discover the local cuisine, marina and golf in relaxing Port Ludlow.
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Port Hadlock
Port Hadlock
Known for Friendly people, Dining and Marinas
Come to Port Hadlock and enjoy its marina, dining and history.
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Chimacum
Explore attractions like Finnriver Farm and Cidery and Anderson Lake State Park as you discover things to see and do in Chimacum.
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Stay near popular Jefferson County attractions

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Ruby Beach

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Revel in the mesmerizing scenery of dramatic and varying sea stacks rising impressively out of the ocean.
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