Port Townsend Historic District, WA

Port Townsend

Port Townsend Historic District
Photo by Mark Ghazal
Photo by Mark Ghazal
Photo by Yuanqi Zhou
Photo by Yuanqi Zhou
Photo by Charles Arcudi
Photo by Charles Arcudi
Photo by Miriam Marcus
Photo by Miriam Marcus

Popular places to visit

An inveterate fantasm purportedly haunts this house, or at least one of its windows. When viewed just right from about one spot on the entire planet, the first dark window you see to the right of the central structure appears to reveal a woman sitting in her chair. To the more jaded eye, it would seem that a large flaw in the ancient glass happens to line up very nicely with a large, stuffed chair directly behind the window. No matter. People come from miles around to scare the bejeezus out of themselves by lining up precisely where the apparition can see them and shrieking in delight. However, few of them will actually stay at the "boutique hotel" contained within. Which is probably why the owner is looking to sell it. If you like company, but are not overly fond of money, you might drop by and make him an offer.

Ann Starrett Mansion

You can find out about the history of Port Townsend with a visit to Ann Starrett Mansion. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area.

Ann Starrett Mansion
The Rose Theater is still a functioning theater in Port Townsend.

Rose Theatre

You can get tickets for a performance at Rose Theatre during your trip to Port Townsend. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area.

Rose Theatre
Again, this is is really called the Jefferson Museum of Art and History, but, to-may-to, to-mah-to, take your pick. A nice turn-of-the-century brick building with some art deco flourishes which add a certain playfulness to the design.

Jefferson County Historical Society

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Jefferson County Historical Society during your trip to Port Townsend. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area.

Jefferson County Historical Society
Quiet spot for sunset reflections

Fort Worden State Park

You can take time to visit Fort Worden State Park during your travels to Port Townsend. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area.

Fort Worden State Park
Great place to spend the day in the sand

Port Townsend Marine Science Center

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Port Townsend Marine Science Center in Port Townsend. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area.

Port Townsend Marine Science Center
Nice old lighthouse in Fort Worden State Park. At the end of a long rock & sand beach. The park also has big open areas, some camping & a number of small local museums.

Point Wilson Lighthouse

You can learn about the history of Port Townsend with a visit to Point Wilson Lighthouse. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area.

Point Wilson Lighthouse

Port Townsend Historic District, WA