PORT TOWNSEND

Port Townsend -

Complete city guide of Port Townsend.

Port Townsend -

Port Townsend's strategic location at the entrance to Puget Sound made it a port of entry and an active trade city in the late 19th century. Because Port Townsend is one of the oldest cities in the state, there are numerous examples of Victorian architecture, complete with turrets, towers and Carpenter Gothic trim. Port Townsend is the county seat of, and only major center in, Jefferson County.

Port Townsend - Palace Hotel -

A beautifully restored Victorian hotel awaits you in the heart of downtown Port Townsend. The Palace Hotel occupies the two upper floors of the Captain Tibbals Building. This classic three-story brick building was constructed in 1889 for $28,000 by Henry L. Tibbals, a retired sea captain. Built in the Richardson Romanesque style, the building's arched windows appear to extend for two stories through the use of twin columns that bracket each window bay on the building's facade. The Captain Tibbals Building is a beautiful example of Port Townsend's turn-of-the-century architectural past.

Port Townsend - Bishop Victorian Hotel -

Each of our sixteen guest suites combine the elegance and beauty of a bygone era with the convenience of modern amenities. Our suites include one or more bedrooms, bathroom, sitting room and kitchenette. The sitting rooms feature fireplaces, period antiques and Victorian lighting. All the sitting rooms have convertible sofas that open into double or queen-sized beds. Some suites have soaking tubs, and all are equipped with TVs and AT&T laptop-compatible phones. The continental breakfast, served buffet style in the upper level common area, includes croissants, muffins, fresh fruit, cereals, teas, and San Francisco's Italian roast coffees. Bishop Victorian guests have privileges at the Port Townsend Athletic Club, located one block from the hotel. Club facilities include weight and exercise rooms, racquetball courts, sauna, and jacuzzi. Reserved off-street parking is in our spacious, lighted guest lot, which accomodates large vehicles. Enjoy our Grand Lobby located on the street level Our lobby features the decorating concepts of William Morris, and contains many architectural and antique treasures. We invite registered guests to join the manager at the afternoon wine tasting reception and to enjoy the art on display in the Olympic Room.

Port Townsend - Blue Gull Inn B & B -

Built in 1868, our bed & breakfast treats you to a homey and comfortable atmosphere highlighted by Country Victorian decor. Purchased by local pharmacist Nathaniel D. Hill over 100 years ago, this charming Gothic Revival was home to three generations of the Hill family until its sale in 1958 by granddaughter Sally Hill. Along with one of Port Townsend's oldest and largest trees, a giant Monterey Cypress, and surrounded by abundant flower gardens, this grand old home has long been a gem in the heart of Port Townsend's Historical District.

Port Townsend - Capt. John Quincy Adams House B & B -

Luxury Accommodations in a Historical Setting. The Captain John Quincy Adams House was built in 1887. Port Townsend was quite a different place back then. It was the largest Seaport next to New York and one of the fastest growing towns in America.

Port Townsend - Centrum Arts and Creative Education -

Located at Fort Worden State Park Conference Center in Port Townsend, Washington, Centrum's facilities are ideally suited for participatory and residential programming. This former turn-of-the-century military fort offers recreational housing in former officer's houses and in dormitories that once were barracks. Performances take place in the 1,200 seat McCurdy Pavilion (a renovated WWI balloon hangar) with adjacent lawn seating on Littlefield Green, and in the intimate Joseph F. Wheeler Theater. Fort Worden also offers a print studio, multiple rehearsal spaces, the Port Townsend Marine Science Center, and miles of forested hillside trails and salt water beaches.

Port Townsend - Chanticleer Inn B & B -

Enhance your visit to picturesque Port Townsend by staying at this charming Victorian Inn located in the heart of the town's Historic District. The Inn is ideally located within a pleasant walking distance of Downtown and Uptown shops, galleries and restaurants. No extra charge for the memories.

Port Townsend - Chevy Chase Golf Course -

The Chevy Chase Inn and Golf Course are located on a secluded and beautiful 200 acre point overlooking Discovery Bay in Puget Sound, Washington. The old Inn was originally known as "Saints' Rest" when it opened in 1897 and even sported its own train station during the early part of this century. Several buildings on the property, including the beautiful Inn itself, are listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The strong historical character of the property is only surpassed by its physical beauty.

Port Townsend - Film Festival -

A film-lovers block party celebrating great films and filmmakers.

Port Townsend - Holly Hill House B & B -

The e historic Robert C. Hill House, built in 1872, waits for you to discover its comfortable grace and charm. Beautifully maintained and famous for its stippled woodwork and authentic Victorian plantings, including towering holly trees and huge Camperdown elm (the upside down tree), the Holly Hill House is now open for bed and breakfast in traditional style. Located in the uptown district of Historic Port Townsend, you will find many areas of interest, including Fort Worden, Centrum, and downtown Port Townsend, conveniently nearby.

Port Townsend - James House B & B -

Gazing out over the sparking waters and snow capped mountains of Puget Sound, it is easy to understand why Francis James chose this premiere property of Port Townsend to build his exquisite Victorian mansion in 1889. Perched on a bluff, with a sweeping view of Port Townsend Bay, the romance and elegance of another era still lingers here.

Port Townsend - Marrowstone Music Festival -

Fort Worden State Park. Seattle Youth Symphony Orchestras.

Port Townsend - Marine Science Center -

The Port Townsend Marine Science Center is a non-profit, community organization formed exclusively for educational and scientific purposes to promote and encourage a greater understanding of the marine and aquatic sciences.

Port Townsend - Old Consulate Inn B & B -

Experience the gracious hospitality of the Victorian past in this beautifully restored Queen Anne masterpiece. This award winning Painted Lady is one of the most photographed and artistically depicted Victorian mansions in the Pacific Northwest. She sits high on the bluff commanding spectacular views of Puget Sound, Mount Rainier and the Olympic Mountains.

Port Townsend - Olympic Peninsula -

Port Townsend, Washington City Guide to a Historic Victorian Seaport.

Port Townsend - Quimper Inn Bed & Breakfast -

Built in 1888 by Capt. Henry Morgan, this historically significant and majestic home was purchased February 4, 1904 by Gertie and Harry Barthrop. The Barthrop's took advantage of the "high on the bluff" location to include a 2nd story terrace where they could easily watch the shipping activity in Port Townsend Bay.

Port Townsend - Rainshadow Properties -

The Bishop Victorian Hotel and The Swan Hotel are both centrally located in the heart of Port Townsend, Washington's only historic Victorian Seaport. From either hotel one can easily walk to award-winning restaurants, art galleries and shops, or take the fountain staircase to the charming Victorian homes of Uptown. The area offers limitless opportunities to enjoy the scenic beauty of the Northwest: go boating or kayaking in the bay, hiking at Fort Worden, or golfing at a nearby course.

Port Townsend - Ravenscroft Inn B & B -

Relax and experience the warmth and hospitality of a classic seaport inn, where we turn short stays into lasting memories. Just two hours from the greater Seattle area, Port Townsend and surrounds will meet all your vacation requirements; relaxation, scenic beauty, golf, music, theater, unparalleled dining, unique shops and outdoor recreation. Find yourself boating, golfing, biking, fishing, kayaking, hiking. You may even find yourself visiting the close by Olympic National Park and Hoh River Rain Forest.

Port Townsend - Wooden Boat Festival -

The Wooden Boat Foundation is a non-profit organization located in the heart of the Victorian Seaport of Port Townsend, Washington. We are dedicated to the preservation and celebration of traditional maritime skills, culture, and heritage through education. Our experiential education programs foster respect for self, community, and the environment, through exploration of the maritime world.