Port Townsend Travel Guide

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Historic Port Townsend, Washington Waterfront at Sunrise. By the late 19th century, Port Townsend was a well-known seaport. Beautiful Victorian houses and buildings can be seen most everywhere.
Historic Port Townsend, Washington Waterfront at Sunrise. By the late 19th century, Port Townsend was a well-known seaport. Beautiful Victorian houses and buildings can be seen most everywhere.
Port Townsend, WA. Downtown marina with boats and historical buildings.; Shutterstock ID 131560058
Wooden Boat Festival at the Port Townsend, WA. There are over 250 wooden boats to look at, as well as numerous presentations and demonstrations that you can attend.
Windy 🌬 place. Pretty water.

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Where to stay in Port Townsend

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Port Townsend Historic District

Unique features of Port Townsend Historic District include the waterfront views and shopping. Make a stop by Ann Starrett Mansion or Rose Theatre while you're exploring the area.

Port Townsend Historic District
Tides Inn & Suites

Tides Inn & Suites

2 out of 5
1807 Water St Port Townsend WA
The price is AU$138 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
AU$138
9 Mar - 10 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Port Townsend. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,130 reviews)
We had a water-view room with balcony. Beautiful view right on the water!

Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

Tides Inn & Suites
Palace Hotel Port Townsend

Palace Hotel Port Townsend

2.5 out of 5
1004 Water St Port Townsend WA
Stay at this hotel in Port Townsend. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
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Palace Hotel Port Townsend
Manresa Castle

Manresa Castle

3.5 out of 5
651 Cleveland St. Port Townsend WA
The price is AU$135 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
AU$135
9 Mar - 10 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this castle in Port Townsend. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Kelly Art Deco Light Museum and Kah Tai Lagoon Nature ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (828 reviews)
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Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

Manresa Castle
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Valley View Motel

Valley View Motel

3 out of 5
162 State Route 20 Port Townsend WA
Stay at this cottage in Port Townsend. Enjoy free parking, daily housekeeping and a garden. Popular attractions Snow and Salmon Creek Estuary Preserve and Discovery ...
7.8/10 Good! (278 reviews)
Nice clean room. Location is excellent and the price is unbeatable.

Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026

Valley View Motel
Perch small · Treehouse-Eagles Perch over the water

Perch small · Treehouse-Eagles Perch over the water

Port Angeles WA
Stay at this cabin in Port Angeles. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Olympic National Park Visitor Center and Siebert Creek ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (33 reviews)
This was exactly what we wanted! Host was responsive and accommodating, and the treehouse was cozy and perfect. Would stay again!

Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025

Perch small · Treehouse-Eagles Perch over the water
Stunner 3 BR MIL w/ Patio!

Stunner 3 BR MIL w/ Patio!

Seattle WA
Stay at this apartment in Seattle. Enjoy laundry facilities. Popular attractions Seattle Cruise Ship Terminal 91 and Climate Pledge Arena are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (24 reviews)
What a gorgeous place! It was perfect for our trip. We loved meeting Nala the dog. :)

Reviewed on 26 July 2025

Stunner 3 BR MIL w/ Patio!
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Popular places to visit

Quiet spot for sunset reflections

Fort Worden State Park

You can take time to visit Fort Worden State Park during your travels to Port Townsend. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area.

Fort Worden State Park
Located at Fort Worden where "An Officer and a Gentleman" was filmed.

Point Wilson Lighthouse

You can learn about the history of Port Townsend with a visit to Point Wilson Lighthouse. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area.

Point Wilson Lighthouse
An inveterate fantasm purportedly haunts this house, or at least one of its windows. When viewed just right from about one spot on the entire planet, the first dark window you see to the right of the central structure appears to reveal a woman sitting in her chair. To the more jaded eye, it would seem that a large flaw in the ancient glass happens to line up very nicely with a large, stuffed chair directly behind the window. No matter. People come from miles around to scare the bejeezus out of themselves by lining up precisely where the apparition can see them and shrieking in delight. However, few of them will actually stay at the "boutique hotel" contained within. Which is probably why the owner is looking to sell it. If you like company, but are not overly fond of money, you might drop by and make him an offer.

Ann Starrett Mansion

You can find out about the history of Port Townsend with a trip to Ann Starrett Mansion. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area.

Ann Starrett Mansion
Great place to spend the day in the sand

Port Townsend Marine Science Center

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Port Townsend Marine Science Center in Port Townsend. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area.

Port Townsend Marine Science Center
The Rose Theater is still a functioning theater in Port Townsend.

Rose Theatre

You can get tickets for a performance at Rose Theatre on your trip to Port Townsend. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area.

Rose Theatre
Again, this is is really called the Jefferson Museum of Art and History, but, to-may-to, to-mah-to, take your pick. A nice turn-of-the-century brick building with some art deco flourishes which add a certain playfulness to the design.

Jefferson County Historical Society

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Jefferson County Historical Society during your travels in Port Townsend. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area.

Jefferson County Historical Society

Activities

Olympic National Park Audio Tour Guide

Olympic National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour

AU$27
per traveller
Olympic National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour
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Cities near Port Townsend

Believe it or not, this is the gate to the refuse and recycling pen for the Community Center of the Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe. Sure beats a slatted cyclone fence.

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