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Castles and Costumes and Specters, oh my!

Welcome to Spooky Port Townsend. Port Townsend is a historic seaport where legends and lore frame an Olympic Peninsula fall getaway. Stories passed through generations are told against the backdrop of water, boats, and mountains. Ornate Victorian buildings and a …

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Natural Wonders WOW THE WORLD

Cape Flattery

Welcome to the northwestern-most point in the contiguous United States.

Dungeness Spit

The longest natural sand spit in the U.S., growing 13 feet per year.

Hood Canal

A 68-mile saltwater fjord, rich with underwater flora and fauna.    

Olympic National Park

A natural UNESCO World Heritage site renowned for its diverse ecosystems.

A YEAR-ROUND LINEUP OF Festivals & Events

Port Townsend Film Festival

Sep 24 - Sep 27
Port Townsend, WA 98368 United States

This 4-day festival features the best indie films you won’t see elsewhere. There will be live music, free outdoor movies, filmmaking talks, and more—all in a beautiful, historic seaside town. …

Port Townsend Farmers Market

Sep 25 @ 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
540 Water St.
Port Townsend, WA 98368 United States

Experience the vibrant agricultural heartbeat of Jefferson County at the Port Townsend Farmers Market. Located in the historic Uptown neighborhood on Tyler Street, this bustling Saturday gathering is a favorite …

WxNW Mural Program: Come Watch Paint Dry

Sep 25 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
117 N. Lincoln St.
Port Angeles, WA 98362 United States

Come watch paint dry. Seriously. WxNW will be bringing professional muralists to the heart of Port Angeles to create art out in the open, inviting the community into the creative …

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Expect the Unexpected- OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK

Wild Ocean Beaches

From rugged to serene, Olympic Peninsula beaches stretch for miles and offer endless recreation and exploration. Trek the coastline, catch a wave, discover teeming tidepools and dramatic sea stacks, and soak up Pacific Ocean views…

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Hoh Rain Forest

A magical destination like no other, the lush and diverse Hoh Rain Forest is one of the most popular spots on the Olympic Peninsula. Take in tumbling waterfalls and rushing rivers, miles of forested trails,…

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Diversity is the Hallmark

Forty-nine peaks over 6,500 feet, more than 600 miles of trails, 266 glaciers. Four temperate rain forests. Iconic rivers, deep lakes, and 22 waterfalls. Rocky, craggy beaches full of sea life. Known for roaming Roosevelt…

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