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Port Townsend is a city located in the Jefferson County in the US State of Washington. The city is well renowned for its scenic beauty, historic charm, and for being home to several Victorian style buildings. Port Townsend is also famous for hosting countless annual cultural events. The city is described as “One of the Most Sophisticated Places West of Seattle” by National Geographic. Some of the interesting sites not to miss out at Port Townsend include National Register of Historic Places, Jefferson Museum of Art and History, The Rothschild House, Uptown Victorian Homes, and more. For the outdoor enthusiasts, the city parks, golf course, and hiking trails.
Fort Worden State Park
Located at a distance of nearly 2 miles from the heart of the city, the Fort Worden State Park offers a mesmerizing combination of history and natural beauty. Located here are wooded hills, saltwater beaches, and open fields.
Olympic National Park
Few miles away from Port Townsend is located one of the country's crown jewel-Olympic National Park. Spread over acres of land, the park has managed to protect human history, vast wilderness, and different ecosystems including rain forests, glacier-capped mountains, and more than 70 miles of wild coastline. Here people can indulge in various activities such as wildlife viewing, boating, climbing, tidepool activities, hiking on coastal routes and valley & mountain trails.
Festivals in Port Townsend
The city of Port Townsend hosts several festivals throughout the year from time-to-time. Witness a goat parade at the opening of Port Townsend Farmers Market in April. The major attraction of Rhododendron Festival in May is the Pet Parade, Bed Races, Grand Parade, downtown carnival, and Rhody Run. The R2AK – Race to Alaska is the North America's longest human and wind powered race. The Centrum’s Voice Works is held annually at Fort Worden State Park in which one gets to enjoy performances by singers from across the nation. Apart from these, various other events and festivals such as Jefferson County Fair, Centrum’s Jazz Port Townsend, Wooden Boat Festival, and more are held here.