Once you visit Port Townsend, you may never want to leave. From the historic marina and its flotilla of wooden boats to the long-standing Bell Tower atop the seaside cliffs that loom over the perfectly preserved, largely Victorian downtown, it’s almost as if the word quaint was invented to describe it. Port Townsend is the kind of town that draws you in, becomes part of you. And now you can become part of it. Only 3 short miles from downtown, The Vineyards is minutes away from the area’s best Dining, Shopping and Events.
Dining
As we all know, life in the Northwest is a microcosm of the world. And Port Townsend is no exception. The restaurants here are as numerous as they are varied in cuisines. A simple stroll down Water Street will feel will tantalize your taste for a variety of international cuisines. But never one to forget its roots, Port Townsend also boasts an impressive array of top notch restaurants featuring the best of Northwest cuisine and the freshest of seafood. Much of it caught mere yards from your table. Take a moment to check out this selection of restaurants.
For a comprehensive list of Port Townsend’s tasty treats of, check out the Port Townsend Menu Guide.
Events
You’ll never hear the phrase “There’s nothing to do” uttered in Port Townsend. Around here the calendar is literally packed with fun. From the art and music events of Centrum to the delightfully offbeat Kinetic Sculpture Race and Rhody Pet Parade, Port Townsend is alive with entertainment. Here are a select few major happenings.
- Wooden Boat Festival, September
The Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival is the largest festival of its kind in North America. Celebrating the beauty, elegance and majesty of all types of wooden boats, the festival offers activities for wooden boat enthusiasts and novices alike, and activities for the entire family.
- Port Townsend Farmers Market, May through October
One of the largest Farmers markets on the peninsula, people come from far and wide to sample fresh local produce, flowers, herbs, plants, and all manner of baked goods, arts and crafts.
- Rhododendron Festival, Mid-May
Since 1936 the Rhododendron festival has delighted attendees with a week long celebration of the wild native flower. It includes a carnival, arts & crafts fair, and a dazzling parade full of bands, floats and royalty.
- Port Townsend Film Festival, September
Though long a backdrop for feature films such as An Officer and a Gentleman, Snow Falling on Cedars and The Ring, Port Townsend has recently added a film festival to its already busy events calendar. And it’s already proven a huge hit, attracting the best in small, independent film, as well as the sponsorship of Turner Classic Movies and appearances by the likes of Robert Osborne and Tony Curtis.
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