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City in Washington, United States
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Port Orchard is on the Kitsap Peninsula in the Puget Sound of Washington state. Its waterfront core has kept its original small-town character and offers commanding views of the Sinclair Inlet and the historic naval shipyard of Bremerton.
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This popular waterfront park has a boardwalk, covered gazebo, beach access and a view of Port Orchard Marina and the ongoing ship traffic. This area is central stage for many events in Port Orchard including the summer outdoor Farmer's Market.
Open seasonally and selectively, this quaint museum located in a historic log cabin features changing exhibits of home life in South Kitsap during the past 100 years as well as items typically used and tells the ongoing story of the Orchards. Worth watching for seasonal happenings like Santa visiting at Christmas.
It is in one of Port Orchard's historic buildings. The gallery features a monthly exhibition of works of Northwest artists.
This tiny museum along main street is a labor of love by its curator who has collected and displays an amazing array of military memorabilia he has collected or has been donated to him over the years. Not much space is available to navigate this tiny museum but it's worth a stop on your way exploring downtown.
With a large area and many utilities including batting cages, a scale outdoor railroad, hiking trails, a 6-bench picnic shelter, 3 ballfields (baseball, softball, and multi-use), and more, the park frequently hosts local sports events and is a popular spot for social gatherings and celebrations.
Central Park
Basketball court, large field for informal games, playground, picnic areas, restrooms, this is a popular sunny park for kids and their families.
when Fido needs to stretch his legs and play with other dogs, this is the park to be in. Lots of room to run and meet other dogs.
Don't let the Manchester address fool you, this 7.9-acre park is southwest of Port Orchard along Lake Flora Rd. Popular with sport fishermen with limited parking and access, a small pit toilet is available. Best suited for hand-launched boats.
A selection of indie, foreign, classics, and new movies with strong stories, this cinema in downtown Port Orchard only shows films on the weekends and offers a VIP option. Rumor has it that this vintage theater is haunted.
Scale outdoor railroad enthusiasts operating a non-profit 7 1/2-inch gauge railroad take visitors on a tour of the park.
To celebrate the historic Mosquito Fleet, Port Orchart has built a festival around rides of the remaining vessels. Includes the Seagull Calling Contest.
formerly Festival of Chimes and Lights
Enjoy pictures with Santa, pet parade, holiday markets, family fun, musical performances, Christmas lights in the marina, and treats, then close out the night's festivities with the Christmas tree lighting.
The course is known for being equally beautiful and challenging.
Expensive and very well-maintained golf course and fishing lodge-style clubhouse.
Affordable 19-hole golf course that is well designed, Caddy shack has hotdogs, soda and coffee. There is also a small driving range.
Port Orchard is centrally located on this trail and gives many options for exploring the local waterways, PDF copies of the water trails map are available
A great Mexican restaurant close to the marina with fresh food and good drink specials.
A boat-themed drive-through coffee stand. On Tuesdays, you can get 50 cents off your beverage for correctly answering their trivia question.
A bit off the beaten path for most tourists, this drive-up lighthouse-themed espresso stand is on the route to the Southworth ferry.
Whiskey Gulch was the name given to the area that once was home to an illegal moonshine operation that flourished based on its proximity to Puget Sound shipping routes. Now they serve coffee, soup, and sandwiches, and an occasional band might play there as well.
Probably a bit off the beaten track for most tourists, but if you're looking for the classic dive bar full of colorful locals complete with peanut shells on the floor, this is your place. Older than anyone can remember they also have music on the weekends.
This hotel is a popular option.
not only a great local framer located downtown, but also an art gallery featuring local art and of course a fat cat for a mascot.
A favorite for children that will bring out the children in adults as well. Many kinds of candy and over-the-top fudge.
An old school bike and bike repair shop, worth peeking in just to see the crazy variety of bikes.
A mixed bag of vendors means a large selection and many different price levels, a great place to treasure shop.
Preserving the agricultural identity and quality of rural life by providing a place for local farmers to market produce and farm products to the communities of the Kitsap Peninsula.
By car
State Route 16 (SR-16) is the main highway to Port Orchard.
By boat
Arriving by water, you'll find a large, destination public marina at the center of town. There is a 500 ft buffer zone around US Navy vessels and facilities to the north.
By ferry
By foot ferry
By airport shuttle
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