Port Townsend, WA

Port Townsend is a small city on the northeastern tip of Washington's Olympic Peninsula, known for its waterfront, secure harbor, and unusually rich Victorian-era historic district. The Port Townsend Historic District gives the downtown a preserved seaport character, while Fort Worden State Park adds beaches, military history, arts organizations, and event space. It feels more distinctive than its size suggests: part maritime town, part cultural retreat, and part gateway to the quieter side of Puget Sound.