Posted in Washington
February 23, 2018
This Coastal Town Might Be The Most Charming Place In Washington
We’re pretty spoiled when it comes to charming towns here in Washington. From our Bavarian village, Leavenworth, to our underrated treasure, La Conner, the Evergreen State is not lacking in picturesque places to spend a weekend (or a lifetime). But when it comes to our coastal towns, you simply can’t beat Port Townsend and its Victorian-era elegance.
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It's a Victorian seaport located on the tip of the Olympic Peninsula.
We don't even know where to begin.
This is the Bishop Victorian Hotel, built in 1890.
It's now a beautiful bed & breakfast with a rich local history.
It was soon designated the port of call for the U.S., requiring all maritime traffic to stop and declare customs and pay tariffs.
Since Port Townsend was booming during the Victorian era, many of its buildings were constructed during that time... which only adds to the appeal now.
Not only do the restaurants serve delicious food, many of them, like Doc's Marina Grill, serve it waterside.
The city has a thriving arts community, so don't forget to check out a gallery or two.
The Palace Hotel is apparently full of the spirits of many of the "Ladies of the Night" who lived there when it was a brothel in the early 1900s.
Nothing else quite compares to Port Townsend.
Do you think Port Townsend is our most charming place? The cities on this list might give it a run for its money.
