Port Townsend & the Olympic Peninsula, Washington, USA

Resident Performers at Uptown Street Fair
- Port Townsend, Washington, USA

Wayne Riding 1922 Ford Model T
- Port Townsend, Washington, USA

Farmers' Market 
- Port Townsend, Washington, USA

Pat at Merrymere Falls 
- Olympic Peninsula, Washington, USA

Deer Wandering Streets
- Port Townsend, Washington, USA

Victorian Home 
- Port Townsend, Washington, USA

Path to Lake Krystal
- Olympic Peninsula, Washington, USA

Wayne at Merrymere Falls
- Olympic Peninsula, 
Washington, USA

Vintage Car Show 
- Port Townsend, Washington, USA

Port Townsend & the Olympic Peninsula, Washington, USA (8/21-23/2009) - We could live in Port Townsend! - at least during the summer (although they claim the rest of the year has rather mild climate).

Like a throw back to days gone by, Port Townsend is an artsy town with a real community feeling has Victorian-era buildings and homes everywhere and wild deer wander the streets (see photos).

Founded in 1851, west of Seattle, and one of only three remaining Victorian seaports in the U.S., Port Townsend is a gateway to the Olympic Peninsula. Walking Port Townsend's downtown area is fun – full of vintage buildings, artist galleries, and good restaurants. 

Everything in Port Townsend is in a easy walking distance. When you don't feel like walking it is easy to catch a bus to anywhere in the town.

We were fortunate to be here for the Uptown Street Fair starting with a classic car show, then a farmers’ market, street fair, bands playing, and a very funky community parade with people from town dressed up silly (see photos).

Wayne took a ride in a 1922 Model T Ford. We also took a driving tour of the Olympic Peninsula going up to the top of Hurricane Ridge for views to everywhere and a beautiful hike to Merrymere Falls near Lake Krystal.

Please also see our 5 other blog posts for the beautiful state of Washington, USA:

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USA Washington San Juan Island 

USA Washington Seattle

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Write by: AN - Wednesday, August 26, 2009