Location: Port Townsend
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The 10 Best Budget-friendly Things to do in Port Townsend, Washington (WA)
Surrounded on almost all sides by water, Port Townsend offers many places to launch your vessel of choice, from rowing scull to yacht. Frequent races, regattas and the annual Wooden Boat Festival testify to the relationship between land and sea. For the land lubbers, there are also numerous parks surrounding the city, including Fort Worden and Old Fort Townsend State Parks and, further away, Olympic National Forest. An artists' haven, the town is home to many galleries and a vibrant Art Walk.
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1. Puget Sound Express
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2,094 reviews
Guaranteed whale watching tours from Port Townsend (Olympic Peninsula) and Seattle/Edmonds direct to the San Juan Islands. Group tours and education trips available. Our business is family-run, with three generations on the water. Our boats are the fastest, greenest, and most comfortable in the fleet. And our customer service is unmatched - when you come with us, you're part of OUR family! See orcas, humpback whales, gray whales and much more!
2. Rose Theatre
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5.0 based on 276 reviews
A historic cinema in downtown Port Townsend, with the best in current film, cult flicks and classics. The auditorium and facade feature gorgeous details from the Rose's day as a vaudeville house, dating back to 1907. With delicious popcorn, plus beer and wine and and a beautiful collection of film photos, the Rose is truly a one-of-a-kind experience. Like no other small town theatre you've seen. Worth a visit even if you're not going to a movie!
Reviewed By karensbiz - Laguna Woods, United States
Sure the screen is a little smaller and may not have all the bells and whistles of the Mall theatres but the charm oozes out of every corner of this retro jewel! Plus when have you ever had the manager bounce up on stage and play trivia with you before a show...probably never...except here. So, settle into your velety seat with a freshly poured beer. wine or hard cider and bask in a time when movie theatres were more than just a vechicle to stream your movie; they were part of the entertainment experiance.
3. Northwind Arts Center
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5.0 based on 39 reviews
Northwind Arts Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides visual art exhibits and sales, literary (poetry, prose, theater) reading series, new music in the Songwriters Showcase, the annual Art Port Townsend event, the Art in the Library exhibit and sales at the Port Townsend Public Library, and other programs. Our property at 701 Water Street is also available for event rental.
Reviewed By PrestonH70
Beautiful exhibits and great people. They open up and help with the Port Townsend Film Festival by providing a central location to pick up tickets and get information.
4. P.T. Cylery
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5.0 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By gilmunoz - Portland, United States
My wife and two young adults spent a week cycling around the Kitsap Peninsula and the Olympic Peninsula. Bob, from PT Cyclery, hooked us up with a tandem, maps, recommendations on best seafood and chocolate, and the local happenings. He was the epitome of customer service and made our trip delightful. We had never cycled this part of the Puget Sound, so we were very grateful for his guidance. We look forward to our next trip!
5. Fort Worden State Park
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4.5 based on 1,024 reviews
Stroll along beautiful beaches and explore rows of Victorian-style houses: this park has something for everyone.
Reviewed By 007pandas - Packwood, United States
This is a great location for walking and learning about the history of the area. The significant historical implications of the former military base coupled with its transformation to become an excellent destination for a picnic, meal, walking, wedding photography, and romantic moments to reflect.
6. Port Townsend Aero Museum
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4.5 based on 63 reviews
Reviewed By ormbrek - Kenmore, United States
This place takes local teens, interviews them, and if accepted into the program they commit to 1 full day a week. In exchange, they learn how to actually 'restore' vintage airplanes, do office work, gardening, maintenance on the full facility, and get the chance to learn (FOR FREE!!!) how to become a full Pilot! We learned how 'many' of them upped their grades, went on to become scientists, pilots, etc! What an amazing place this is!!! Will be visiting it VERY soon! Can't wait!!!
7. Port Townsend Visitor Center
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4.5 based on 31 reviews
8. Chetzemoka Park
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4.5 based on 266 reviews
This popular waterfront park was established over a century ago.
Reviewed By PTArtist - Port Townsend, United States
More than a neighborhood park, Chetzemoka is one many special Port Townsend places. Ramble in the park, swing on the swings or in the "porch swing" while enjoying the view of the Straits of San Juan de Fuca. At low tide walk on down to enjoy the beach below the park.
9. Jefferson Museum of Art & History
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4.5 based on 87 reviews
Jefferson Museum of Art & History is located in Port Townsend's historic 1892 City Hall building. The Museum features award-winning exhibits that display our unique cultural history of Maritime, Native American, and Early Settler life throughout its multiple galleries. The historic courtroom is now an art gallery, displaying the works of noted regional artists. Once Port Townsend's Fire Hall, Courtroom, Jail and Police Station in the late 1800s, the building itself has many stories to tell! May through October the Museum offers historic walking tours of our beautiful Victorian seaside city. The Jefferson County Historical Society also operates the historic Rothschild House as well as the Commanding Officers Quarters at Fort Worden which are open to the public from May through September.
Reviewed By mikeo257 - Edmonds, United States
A very interesting museum and art gallery and part of a working town hall and court house,my favorite part was the old cells and horse drawn Hurst and carriage
10. PTeRider
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4.5 based on 35 reviews
PTeRider gives TOURS of Port Townsend-"Then and Now" in our open air electric roadsters. We also provide a short distance taxi service in downtown, uptown and to Boat Haven. We can pick you up at your boat or the ferry or the bus stop. See our website for details and hours of tours and taxi service.
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