Port Townsend is a small town full of history. Presumed to be what Seattle is today. It didn't quite make it to that expectation. The town homes the most beautiful Victorian buildings I have ever seen and sits above the Puget Sound.
We go to Port Townsend once a year, and every time I pester Anthony about staying the night. If you've learned anything about Anthony at this point, you know he's consistent with his "No's"
It's about an hour and forty-five minute drive from Tacoma. The drive is beautiful crossing the hood canal bridge, awesome views of the Olympic Mountains, and driving alongside the Chimacum Valley. -We have a thing for Valleys.
We arrived around 10:30 downtown, the streets are lined with boutiques and good eats. You could easily spend an afternoon here.
Favorite Eats: Waterfront Pizza
Favorite Espresso: Ground to Perfection Espresso
The architecture is breathtaking. If you love a good background for your photos. You will find one every step you take!
Once we finished downtown we headed up the hill to Fort Worden. I will never forget the first time Anthony took me here, it was in the beginning of our relationship and it's one of my favorite memories of us.
Fort Worden was once a military base. It has evolved into a state park. You are able to go down for the day, camp, or attend events in the park. You will need a Discovery Pass or 10.00 for park entry.
Fort Worden was once a military base. It has evolved into a state park. You are able to go down for the day, camp, or attend events in the park. You will need a Discovery Pass or 10.00 for park entry.
The old bunkers are our favorite part. Consisting of maze like tunnels that are dark and a little creepy
- every young kids hide and seek dream.
You are able to walk through the bunkers, with multiply staircases to chose from that will lead you to the top, where it overlooks high above the Puget Sound. There are also paths that lead down to the beach. Besides Battery Kinzie which is the bunker directly on the water there are numerous others up on the hillside, with trails that lead to each one. We let Fallyn direct us through the forest trails and we got lost... no biggie, we got to see everything. HAHA
- every young kids hide and seek dream.
You are able to walk through the bunkers, with multiply staircases to chose from that will lead you to the top, where it overlooks high above the Puget Sound. There are also paths that lead down to the beach. Besides Battery Kinzie which is the bunker directly on the water there are numerous others up on the hillside, with trails that lead to each one. We let Fallyn direct us through the forest trails and we got lost... no biggie, we got to see everything. HAHA
I highly recommend Port Townsend and Fort Worden for your next day trip. If you have any questions on this spectacular destination you can comment or email me at:
brittneydolce@gmail.com
Look out for the next Postcard From The PNW
Brittney
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