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What should we do in the Port Townsend area?

Going to Port Townsend at the end of the month with the boyfriend for the jazz festival. We'll have an extra day and half to do other non-jazz related things. Should we go on a whale watch or drive a out to Cape Flattery? Any other suggestions?

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  • Subcultureoftwo_small
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    Pack a picnic lunch and go to Fort Worden. There's beach area to walk on, a parade ground great for flying kites, and tons and tons of old, overgrown military installations up on the bluff being slowly reclaimed by trees. It's beautiful and quiet, and the view is amazing.

    Also, food-wise, I think Elevated Ice Cream and Khu Larb Thai are pretty great.

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  • Avatar_default
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    Since they closed the Water Street Brewing and Ale House http://www.waterstreetbrewing.com in PT, I'm depressed and can't sleep at night. If you could take over the lease and resurrect this charming place, that would be something to do. And you could bring me and others out of our deep, dark funks.

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  • Outpast1_small
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    Waterfront Pizza is great. Don't be confused by the takeout looking window, the small little restaurant is upstairs.

    I second Sacrelicious on having a picnic and hanging out at Fort Worden.

    See a movie at the historic Uptown Theater or awesome Wheel In Motor Movie drive in.

    And there's a really cool walking route that takes you by all the old historic houses, courthouse, lighthouse, etc: http://www.cityofpt.us/publicworks/pdfs/ptwalkmap.pdf

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  • Img_2726_small
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    I'm a big fan of the art gallery and totem carving on the Jamestown S'Klallam land near Blyn. The tribe has a great story of buying back their land and developing a great community center and dental clinic. On both my tours to the Olympic Peninsula I stop here. Our guests love the gallery because in addition to amazing traditional masks and cedar hats, etc, they have more affordable souvenirs all made by Native Americans. Don't ignore the carving shed. Giant cedars are being carved into incredible works of art before your eyes.

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  • Janinepierced_small
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    Fort Flagler is gorgeous and has tons of things to see. http://www.planetware.com/port-townsend/fort-flagler-state-park-us-wa-ffp.htm

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  • Lakewold_gardens_173_small
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    I think both are excellent ideas, however, be mindful of your time driving. I know it may look like a quick hop to Cape Flattery, but add a little extra time in as the road is not fast moving. Also remember that you will be on Makah Tribal Land and you'll need to purchase a Use permit that runs about $10.00. It's certainly worth it though, scenery like nowhere else on earth! Also if you're traveling to Cape Flattery during the dates of July 19 - 24, the Canoe Journey 2010 will be in full swing. Amazing event hosting tribes from the Pacific Northwest and Canada. Main day is today, but events will be held until the 24th.

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  • Sthowtoff_small
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    If you fancy a light hike, you can head for the Olympic Hot Springs. The trailhead is ~1.5 hours from Port Townsend, (45 minutes past Port Angeles)

    The hot springs can be a little crowded on weekends, but not terribly. During the week you should have plenty of room - likely just a couple other bare-bunned hikers in the pools.

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  • Picture_8_small
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    If you feel like taking a drive you should go to Hurricane Ridge, near Port Angeles, beautiful mountain top hikes and great views of the Olympic Mtns. Sirens is good for drinks on Water Street and The Fountain Cafe (one block up from Water St, near the stairs to Uptown) has amazing and lovingly prepared food

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  • Img_1709_small
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    It will take you at least 2 1/2 hours to get from Port Townsend to Neah Bay. At least. Keep that in mind.

    If you do go to Cape Flattery and want more views on the way back, take a short hike (I believe 3 miles) on Hurricane Ridge -- a friend saw 7 mountain goats there last weekend! If you want to spend more time hiking, I suggest Mount Townsend (follow the road signs to the trailhead despite what wta.org says) or Marmot Pass.

    The eating in either PT or Port Angeles is wonderful, but about as pricey as Seattle if you're going local.

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