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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. …

Big Hurt Multi-Sport Race

Sep 26
W Front St
Port Angeles, WA 98362 United States

Founded in 1997, The Big Hurt is the premier multi-sport race on the Olympic Peninsula in Washington state. This four-leg Saturday event starts with mountain biking, followed by kayaking, road …

Little Hurt Multi-Sport Race

Sep 27
1502 E. Lauridsen Blvd
Port Angeles, WA 98362 United States

Little Hurt is a multi-sport event designed to expose youth to competitions across multiple sports and encourage participation in healthy activities that utilize the community’s infrastructure and organizations. The event …

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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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