explore our nearby favorites
Your Neighborhood Guide
Guests often ask what we would do if we just had a couple of days to explore the Port Townsend area. Where would we eat? What would we explore? While we might be tempted to cozy up in to our cabins and never leave (like we did the first few times we came as guests), here are some of the local favorites...
Please make sure to reach out before visiting any of the below for updated services and hours. Bringing your pup, 🐾 denotes pet friendly but make sure to read the details.
For additional options check out Day Trips and Enjoy Port Townsend.
where to eat
Breakfast Bites
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360-385-7339
311 Haines Pl (in Boat Haven)
Satisfying, hearty breakfasts await you at this local favorite. Blue Moose Cafe has excellent corned beef hash and eggs benedict. 🐾 Dogs are allowed in the outdoor seating area. Typically open Thurs-Mon 7 am - 2 pm.
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There are many great spots in town to get your morning caffeine fix from Sunrise Coffee Company 🐾 (our local roaster that we feature in our cabins), Better Living Through Coffee and Velocity. Sunrise has outdoor seating where you can enjoy your coffee with your pup.
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(360) 379-9059
600 W Sims Way
The Cup is a great place to eat breakfast (or lunch). They have good food and nice outdoor seating area where you can bring your pup. 🐾
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(360) 379-0592
130 Hudson St, Port Townsend (adjacent to the Marina)
Enjoy breakfast or lunch with a view.
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360-385-1199 or 360-385-1469
617 Tyler Street (just off Lawrence Street)
Pane d’Amore Artisan Bakery is known for their artisan bread and pastries in Port Townsend, baked fresh daily. They also have delightful pies and don’t miss out on the cheese sticks! You can also get delicious grilled cheese sandwiches at their waterfront location at 2319 Washington Street.
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360-385-3185
310 Airport Road, Port Townsend
The Spruce Goose Café is a “fly-in” café at the PT airstrip - fun to sit and watch the little planes come and go over a tasty meal. Great local flavor, hearty breakfasts, fair prices and friendly service. Open daily for breakfast and lunch.
Local Goodies
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360-385-0500
940 Lawrence St., Port Townsend
Washington’s oldest grocery story operating under the same name since 1895. Located in uptown their selection is a mix of “the eclectic with the ordinary.” They have meat, seafood, produce, a great wine selection, some local products and even sushi.
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360-732-0107
9122 Rhody Drive, Chimacum
This sweet little farmstand is a rural grocery featuring food grown or produced in the fertile valleys of the Olympic Peninsula. It is the perfect spot to pick up some tasty local provisions to enjoy while staying in the cabins.
The Chimacum Farmer's Market happens Sundays from 10-2 (May - Oct) in their parking lot as well.
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360-385-1156
627 Water Street, Port Townsend
Elevated Ice Cream has excellent house-made ice cream with seasonal flavors (and old favorites). We love the peppermint for the holidays. Even if you’re stuffed, stop by for a scoop. They charge by the weight, so you can have as much or as little as you want. Named one of the seven best ice cream parlors in the country by travelchannel.com. Open daily, 10am until 6-8 pm.
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360-385-2883
414 Kearny (just off Sims way past Chase bank)
Our Food Co-op has a wonderful selection of local produce and baked-goods, an excellent bulk section, and a good deli. It is open to everyone, but if you belong to another food co-op be sure to show your card for the discount.
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360-379-5516
307 10th St, Port Townsend, WA
Looking to source some delicious seafood or other proteins to cook while you are at Chevy? Key City Fish Market has excellent seafood from salmon to crab to mussels and clams. They also have a great selection of meats.
Open 10-6 daily.
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Uptown, on the corner of Tyler & Lawrence streets
Saturdays from 9:00am-2:00pm (April– Oct)
Saturdays from 10:00am-2:00 pm (Nov-Dec)
The Port Townsend Farmer’s Market is one of the best around - named the "2011 WA State Market of the Year!" Be sure to stop by for live music, local produce, eggs, meat, cheese, baked goods, and various local artists. It is the perfect spot to wander, graze and soak in the local flavor or do some serious shopping. We love our Farmer's Market!
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360-385-7673
1010 Water Street, Port Townsend
"The small town wine shop with the big city selection." Experience personal, friendly, knowledgeable service and competitive prices in a very user-friendly atmosphere. Joe Euro has been operating his shop since 1982 and is a beloved wine connoisseur in the Port Townsend community. He shares his vast wine knowledge without any wine snobbery, and can recommend the perfect $9 bottle or the best $90 bottle, depending on your budget.
Open daily, 10:30am - 7:30pm.
Casual/Family
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(360) 774-0323
10565 Rhody drive , Port Hadlock, WA (Food Truck)
A&H Curbside Grill is a great option when you are looking to grab something quick on your way to check in at Chevy or to bring back during your stay and enjoy the beautiful views here. They have delicious burgers and fries, salads, soups and daily meal and dessert specials. Call in your order for grab and go. Open everyday except Tuesdays.
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360-302-6301
501 Harbor Defense Way, Building #501, Port Townsend
Previously located at Lila’s Kitchen, Batch Brothers are now located at the Cablehouse Canteen at Fort Worden. The burgers are delicious as are the tater tots, beet salad and chicken sandwiches. Grab it to go and eat at a picnic table by the water or bring it back to Chevy. It is a great treat after you hike the trails. Pups are allowed on leash. 🐾
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360-344-3627
141 Hudson St, Port Townsend
Located in Port Hudson Marina, Doc’s has something for everyone from seafood to pasta to burgers. They have a large deck by the water which is perfect on a sunny day.
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360-385-7622
225 Taylor Street, Port Townsend
Hanazono Asian Noodle is one of our favorite casual lunch and dinner spots in town. Tasty noodle soups, stir-fries, sushi, and salads. Try the shoyu ramen to warm up on a chilly day, and be sure to get a side of gyoza. Lunch and dinner. Open Thur-Sun.
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360-385-1306
215 Tyler Street, Port Townsend
Try Hillbottom Pie’s pizza, salads, delicious soups and pie or tiramisu in a cozy downtown location. Lunch and dinner. Closed Sun/Mon.
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360-385-5023
225 Adams Street, Port Townsend
Khu Larb Thai Food has delicious thai food in a quick and friendly spot. Great for dining in or take out.
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887 E Park Ave #4, Port Townsend
Lila’s Kitchen is an awesome shared restaurant space and a great spot to grab some delicious pizza and more. Check out their website for a calendar of who is cooking. You can even grab a growler or pint of beer from Discovery Bay Brewing (across the street from Lila's) to go with your pizza.
They are great for grab and go or enjoy your food in their dog friendly outdoor seating area. 🐾 As a side note we recently learned Lila was their favorite gal pal pup.
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360-385-4422 - 1038
Water Street, Port Townsend
The Old Whiskey Mill has Northwest cuisine with a little classic Americana and a dash of English pub. Good place to stop while shopping at all the quaint shops downtown. 🐾 Pups are invited to join you in their outdoor seating area.
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360-385-5275
218 Polk Street
Owl Sprit Cafe has delicious, home-made, affordable, fresh fare. Lots of seasonal and organic ingredients and gluten free options in a very cozy spot. They make an excellent burrito, yummy sandwiches and the best sweet potato fries. Lunch from 11-5, closed Wednesdays/Thursdays.
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360-344-2519
711 Water Street Port Townsend
Tommyknocker's Cornish Pasty is a great spot to grab some comfort food. Enjoy their signature pasties, mac-n-cheese, scotch egg, sandwiches, spaghetti and more. They are family friendly, have a 🐾 dog friendly patio and several gluten free options. They also now serve breakfast.
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360-385-6629
951 Water Street, Port Townsend
Waterfront Pizza is some of the best pizza in town. They don't deliver out to Chevy, but it is worth the drive in to PT if you are craving pizza. Slices and whole pies available to go. Open daily for lunch and dinner.
Date Night
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360-344-2326
929 Water St., Port Townsend
Looking for a cozy spot for a late lunch, happy hour or dinner. Admiralty Fine Foods has both cozy seating inside and several tables on their outdoor patio. A great spot to watch the boats, listen to the waves and enjoy downtown Port Townsend.
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360-385-1965
21 North Water Street, Port Hadlock
A local favorite since 1977, the Ajax is located on the waterfront in Port Hadlock. A memorable experience and cuisine including local seafood, vegetables and other farm to table products. Open for lunch 11-2 and dinner Thur-Mon 5-8 pm.
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360-302-6984
714 Washington Street. Port Townsend
The Bottleshop has both an indoor space (located in the lobby of the Bishop Hotel) plus a cute garden courtyard (with firepits!) open year round. A great place to stop for a happy hour (small plates and/or a drinks) before making another stop in town. They also have live jazz on tuesdays and saturdays and you can bring your pup. 🐾
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360-344-8127
1025 Lawrence Street, Port Townsend
Highlighted by Seattle Met as one of "The Best Restaurants in Washington State" and we definitely agree! Well respected Seattle restauranteurs have transformed the old Sweet Laurette's spot into a fine dining destination restaurant. Finistére serves dinner and happy hour spot. They feature the bounty of the Olympic Peninsula like shellfish, cider as well as fresh pasta and much more from the local farms. Open Wed-Sat.
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360-385-1364
920 Washington Street, Port Townsend
Fountain Café is a local favorite for a romantic dinner or late lunch. Intimate space, small and changing menu, delicious food. Open daily 2-8.
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360-379-4000
1208 Water Street, Port Townsend
Ichikawa Japanese Cuisine has delicious sushi, noodles and other pan-asian specialties. The tatami room is available for groups of six or larger by reservation. Even if you don't care for sushi, but are looking a lovely lunch or dinner spot, you are sure to find something to suit your palate on their extensive menu. Lunch and dinner. Closed Sunday/Monday.
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360-344-8200 - 232
Taylor Street, Port Townsend
Nicko's Grotto has great Italian and Mediterranean dishes, both classics such as chicken or eggplant parmigiana and modern with some creative twists. Round out the meal with a gelato affogato, cannoli or other delicious Italian treat. Open Tues-Sat 4-9 pm.
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360-385-6448
237 Taylor Street, Port Townsend
The Silverwater Café is a classy joint with a nice ambience and tasty food. It is a great option for a special dinner out, and they have an upstairs cocktail bar with a late-night menu. Open Tues-Sat for lunch, dinner and cocktails.
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360-379-1100
823 Water Street, Port Townsend (above Tickled Pink)
Great views from the upstairs deck. Sirens is a favorite local hangout – grab a burger and shoot some pool. Live music on weekends. Open daily for lunch and dinner and a late-night bar scene. (21+)
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360-385-6959
940 Water Street, Port Townsend (look for a staircase leading down off Tyler Street with very discreet signage)
The Cellar Door is a hip underground bar offering beer, wine and fancy cocktails and light bites. Dark and cozy with a speak-easy feel. Open Fri &Sat (21+)
Where to enjoy all the local cider, wine & beer
Wine & Cider
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360-379-8915
220 Pocket Lane, Port Townsend
Alpenfire makes their cider from their own vast orchard of French and English cider variety trees and was the first organic cidery in Washington State, certified in 2005. Their tasting room is open seasonally (closed until March 2023), Friday through Sunday, noon - 5:00pm.
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360-732-4084
1893 South Jacob Miller Road, Port Townsend
Eaglemount makes their hard ciders from heirloom apples and delicious wines from premium grapes from small Eastern Washington vineyards. They are located at the Palindrome, a beautiful iconoc estate at the edge of Port Townsend. The tasting room is open Saturday and Sunday, noon - 5:00pm.
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360-385-6899
1984 Hastings Avenue West, Port Townsend
Fairwinds Winery relies on some of the best growers in the Yakima Valley to provide top quality fruit which is hand picked, transported to the winery, and then fermented in small, highly monitored lots and made into award winning wines. The tasting room is open daily from noon - 5:00pm (Memorial Day through Labor Day) and Friday through Sunday, noon - 5:00pm (September through May).
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360-732-4337
124 Center Road Road, Chimacum* (about 10 minutes from Chevy Chase)
Finnriver has a lovely tasting room space with a pavilion and a large field filled with lawn games and orchards to wander through. They have rotating food and a lively entertainment calendar. This is one of our absolute favorite spots to visit in the area. A great place for families. 🐾 Please note they now allow dogs (well-behaved and leashed) in the green space by the Farmhouse, the “Barn Yard” outdoor picnic table area and the Orchard Dog Walk Trail. Dogs are NOT ALLOWED in the Cider Garden Pavilion, Patio Areas, Haybarn or Taproom - no matter the weather. Open Wed-Sun.
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360-385-9608
423 Meade Road, Norland, WA
Visit Marrowstone Vineyards and experience a winery surrounded by flowers, a gorgeous setting on a hill overlooking Puget Sound, Whidbey Island, and the Cascade Mountains, and a tasting room and upstairs gallery featuring local art. Live music in the summer. Family friendly. 🐾 Dog friendly in their outdoor spaces.
Open Wednesday through Sunday, noon - 5:00pm in summer and Fri-Sun 12-5 in off season.
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360-344-2129 or 360-344-8271
2640 West Sims Way, Port Townsend (winery and tasting room)
725 Water Street, Port Townsend (Vintage downtown tasting room).
Port Townsend Vineyards is a great winery that supports sustainable, low intervention wine making and offers two unique tasting room experiences. Delicious wines in two lovely spaces. 🐾 Pet friendly patio downtown.
Check locations for hours.
Beer & Spirits
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360-643-3530
820 Lake Street, Suite S, Port Townsend
Admiralty Distillers is the Olympic Peninsula's first craft distillery making quality spirits using water from the Olympic Mountains and local ingredients for flavors and aromas reflective of the Quimper Peninsula. Current spirits include fruit brandy and gin.
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360-344-2999
948 Park Avenue, Port Townsend
Discovery Bay Brewing has delicious craft beer brewed onsite in a welcoming and relaxing environment. Smoked sausages, veggie dogs and snacks also available. Enjoy the heated beer garden. Dog friendly outdoors.
Open Thur-Sat 1-7 pm.
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360-385-9967
330 C 10th Street, Port Townsend (in Boat Haven)
Port Townsend Brewing Company’s tasting room and beer-garden is a favorite local hangout. Excellent beer and peanuts.
Open daily, noon to 7ish. They often have live music outdoors in the beer garden in the summer. Open later on summer weekends. (21+)
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360-344-2129
2457 Jefferson Street, Port Townsend
Propolis crafts seasonally based herbal ales inspired by the farmhouse tradition of Belgium and France.
Their intimate and lovely tasting room with indoor and outdoor seating is open Saturday and Sunday.
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360-379-5586
2231 Washington Street, Port Townsend
The Pourhouse is a craft beer taproom and bottleshop with 12 (frequently) rotating taps, a well curated wine list, and 200+ bottled beers to drink there or take to go. Their epic outdoor beer garden is right on the water, is 🐾 dog-friendly, and is often bustling with live music and petanque matches. If you like beer, cider or wine, don’t miss this gem! They don't serve food, but you can bring your own food (take-out or picnic) or have something delivered.
Open daily at noon. (21+)
PLAY & EXPLORE
Trails, Parks, Golf & More
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The Larry Scott Memorial Trail is a wonderful, well-groomed trail that travels eight miles from the waterfront in Port Townsend to the southern trailhead which is just down the road past Chevy Chase. It is perfect for walking, jogging, dog exercising and biking. Eventually it will connect with the Olympic Discovery Trail and will go all the way to Neah Bay! Parking areas in Boat Haven (Port Townsend), Cape George Road (midpoint) or at the intersection of South Discovery Road and Milo Curry road (just up the road from Chevy Chase). Don’t have your own bikes - rent ebikes from Olympigo.
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Jackson and Blaine Streets off of Monroe Street in Port Townsend
This idyllic 5+ acre park, located on the hillside overlooking Admiralty Inlet, has a commanding view of the Cascade Mountains. It is a perfect spot for an afternoon picnic, a stroll through the gardens, or adventure on the swing set. The park boasts beautiful flower gardens, a tropical water garden, picnic areas and shelter, and play equipment. There is also access to the park's beach and extensive tidelands.
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9884 Rhody Drive (Hwy 19), Chimacum, WA
H.J. Carroll Park is a great addition to our county park system with event pavilions, walking paths, a stone labyrinth maze, basketball courts, picnic and grill area, playground, BMX track, disc golf and athletic fields. In November 2022, an accessible and inclusive playground known as Jefferson Universal Movement Playground (JUMP!) opened. Park is open dawn to dusk.
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Located eight miles northeast of Hadlock on the northern tip of Marrowstone Island. Fort Flagler State Park is a 784-acre marine camping park surrounded on three sides by 19,100 feet of saltwater shoreline. The park rests on a high bluff overlooking Puget Sound, with views of the Olympic and Cascade Mountains. Many historic buildings remain at this 19th-century-established military fort.
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Fort Worden State Park overflows with places of interest to visit, study and explore. The gun batteries, or “bunkers,” were the heart and purpose of the fort and fill the hillside above the main fort grounds. The park also has over two miles of shoreline on Puget Sound and the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Point Wilson is the dividing line between these two bodies of water, and gives the park two distinct beaches. While you are there, stop by the Cablehouse Beach Canteen for some Batch Brothers Burgers or soft serve ice cream.
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360-385-0704 (across the street from us)
7401 Cape George Road, Port Townsend
Originally built as the Chevy Chase Golf Club, the Discovery Bay Golf Club is the Pacific Northwest’s oldest public course. The course boasts commanding views of Discovery Bay, Mount Baker and the Olympics. Play this 18-hole, 6,753 yard, par 72 course year round. Full facilities, including a driving range, putting green, club and cart rentals. You can walk across the street or drive up the road and even bring your pup!
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Do you love to be on the water . . . there is so much to do in this Victorian Seaport including but not limited to Olympic Kayak Tours, Sailing and Fishing.
Kids & Family
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360-379-2434
223 Cook Ave, Port Townsend
Wilderbee Farm is the cutest family-run farm in Port Townsend. They are open Feb-Dec each year and specialize in u-pick lavender, flowers and pumpkins. They raise honeybees for pollination and a conservation flock of rare, primitive British Soap sheep for wool (that you can feed while you are there). They have a cute farm store selling lavender infused products as well as unique woodcrafts made by their father. If that wasn’t enough, they now have a Meadery (the Mead Works) open for tasting in their beautiful barn.
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The state-of-the-art skateboard park, located near Monroe and Jefferson Streets provides advanced deep bowls, rails as well as a beginner section.
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360-385-5582
532 Battery Way, Port Townsend (in Fort Worden State Park)
The Marine Exhibit off the pier has touch pools and aquariums where kids can explore and learn about the diverse fish and invertebrates living below the surface in Port Townsend Bay and Admiralty Inlet. A small but sweet space that is a hit with kids and adults alike. There is also a revolving Natural History Exhibit across the street. Hours vary according to season, we recommend checking their website for details.
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360-379-5244
Jefferson County International Airport: 105 Airport Road, Port Townsend
The Port Townsend Aero Museum is a fabulous little surprise of a museum tucked in at our airport. Kids and adults alike will be captivated by the amazing collection of antique and classic aircraft, many of which are still regularly flown (which is very cool when you see how old some of these planes are!).
Open Wed-Sun from 9am-4pm. $10 adults/$6 kids (7-12), kids 6 and under free.
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360-385-3180
1220 Lawrence Street, Port Townsend
A sweet local library with a nice kids section and fun storytimes for toddlers and pre-schoolers.
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There are so many sweet little parks in and around Port Townsend. Many are listed on this page. We love the playgrounds at HJ Carroll Park and Chetzemoka (there are two, seek out the giant tire swing!), and in Uptown outside the Rec Center off Lawrence Street. There is also a small but sweet park and the grassy area right downtown by the Maritime Center - the perfect place for little ones to run off energy after a scoop at Elevated Ice Cream. Fort Worden or Fort Flagler are amazing for exploring - bring flashlights and go deep into the bunkers. If you want a change of scenery from our lovely little beach on Discovery Bay, our favorites are North Beach and the beaches at Fort Worden.
Pamper
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360-385-9294
633 Water Street, Port Townsend
Truly pamper yourself with an unbelievable facial treatment focused on comfort, relaxation and rejuvenation at Face of Grace. Julie is a true local treasure who creates a customized and memorable experience. Open by appointment.
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360-821-1718
244 Monroe Street, Port Townsend
Glow offers skin care and body exfoliation for health and beauty, as well as pampering and therapeutic massages for both men and women. Open by appointment.
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360-385-4100
242 Monroe Street, Port Townsend
Soak on the Sound features private and community salt water soaking tubs, Finnish steam sauna and specialty retail. Reservations for soaking tubs and advanced appointments for massage are strongly recommended.
Open Tuesday through Sunday, 11am to 9 pm. and Mondays 2 pm to 9 pm.
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Perfectly aligned with the Chevy experience, owner and local jeweler of With These Rings, Stephanie Selle creates a memorable and personalized experience by giving couples the opportunity to handcraft each others heirloom quality rings. In her downtown Port Townsend studio, Stephanie guides couples in an intimate setting to create rings that both partners love and cherish. The process, which could sound intimidating to some, is a fun, relaxed and intimate experience that may also be the most unique and memorable part of your wedding planning process.
Arts & Culture
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Art Walk is the first Saturday of every month from 5:30-7:30 pm. You can talk to the artists while enjoying some refreshments. If you’re not able to make Art Walk, check out Port Townsend art galleries any time.
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360-385-3102
223 Battery Way (in Fort Worden), Port Townsend
Centrum is a gathering place for artists and creative thinkers from around the world, students of all ages and backgrounds, and audiences seeking extraordinary cultural enrichment. Centrum hosts a wealth of workshops, festivals, concerts, readings, lectures and conferences. Centrum events are held in the 1200-seat McCurdy Pavilion--a renovated WWI-era balloon hangar, in the 300-seat Joseph F. Wheeler Theater, and in various venues in downtown Port Townsend.
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360-385-1089
235 Taylor Street, Port Townsend
If you are in the mood to catch a flick, the Rose is one of the Northwest’s great little movie theatres. It has delicious popcorn with a plethora of topping options and always has a couple of great shows playing. For those 21+ check out the Starlight Room where you can enjoy an adult beverage and snacks with your movie.
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360-385-0859
210 Theatre Road, Port Townsend
Operating since 1953 and one of only five drive-in movie theatres left in Washington State, the Wheel-in Motor Theatre is a fun throw-back experience for the whole family. Movies show after dusk and often include a family friendly option. Call or visit their website for movie times.