Port Townsend's motto is “America’s coolest small town” and it just might be. The historical Victorian era village is located between the Salish Sea and Puget Sound. Port Townsend boomed in the early 19th century as a port town with a quickly growing waterfront commercial district. It’s now recognized as one of only three Victorian era seaports on the National Register of Historic Places. Explore the Jefferson Museum of Art and History or join one of their walking tours to see everything Port Townsend has to offer. The Fort Worden State Park is located at land’s end and offers beaches, open plains and wooded hills. The park is also home to the Centrum, a non-profit arts venue which draws thousands annually for performances and exhibits.

Plan ahead for these Port Townsend events:
- Port Townsend Acoustic Blues Festival July 27-August 3, 2025
- Wooden Boat Festival from September 5- 7, 2025

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