Last time I visited Port Townsend? Hmm...30 years ago?
Had the opportunity to spend a night there recently, and was
so delighted by this charming, arty, Victorian-influenced town.
Incorporated in 1851, Port Townsend has nearly 9,000 residents,
and sits on the northern tip of Washington's Olympic Peninsula.
It is a haven for wooden boat lovers, sailors, rowers,
and lovers of the outdoors.
If you arrive by ferry, this is your view upon exiting.
Chose to stay at the Palace Hotel
(because it's a dog-friendly spot).
And quite charming.
Water Street is lined with beautiful Victorian
buildings housing all manner of quirky shops
and eating spots.
Loved this display!
I found myself drawn to the many old, faded
painted advertisements on the brick buildings.
Sunday street fair.
Biggest Rhody I've ever seen.
Big ol' rowing boats!
Gorgeous hand-crafted wooden kayaks.
Pretty safe place, I'd say.
The boys appreciated this town's doggy amenities.
Established in 1907 and still going strong.
Cool hang-out.
After a full day, it felt great to crack a beer beachside.
And even better to be at the gathering spot of a group of folk musicians.
She tried so hard not to get her pretty red silk dress wet.....
These people sailed up to shore for a slice
of pizza.
Great meal at Asian Noodle.
This was a strange bar. Only one beer on tap,
and I walked out with three mason jars filled with
pineapple strawberry plants that a young man was
peddling (I'm a sucker for an earnest entrepreneur).
"Yeah, I own this corner."
Take a road trip, and enjoy!
