City in Washington, United States
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Poulsbo (pronounced PAULS-boh) is a city on Kitsap Peninsula in the Puget Sound of Washington state. Known as "Little Norway," Front Street is lined with dozens of quaint and colorful shops offering Scandinavian gifts, fine art, fashions and antiques.
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This small museum showcases the maritime and early economic history of Poulsbo, with exhibits on logging, seafood processing, fishing boats, and the early ferry system.
Promote lifelong learning and appreciation for the marine environment and underwater technology by enhancing science education with hands on learning and conservation.
21 acres, Sand volleyball, playground, picnic areas/shelter available for private rentals, barbeques, restrooms, nature hiking trail (.2 mile), winding paths, exercise path (.33 mile), some exercise stations, lawn/sitting areas, arboretum, multi-purpose playfield, wildlife/bird viewing, skate park, dance stage, community gardens, fenced dog run
Kitsap Memorial State Park is a 58-acre camping park with 1,797 feet of saltwater shoreline and facilities for group and individual recreation near Poulsbo, weddings and overnight stays. The park offers beautiful natural surroundings and sweeping views of Hood Canal. Also available to rent is an old-fashioned log hall that sits atop a wooded bluff, with panoramic view of Hood Canal and the Olympic Mountains. Built in 1936 by the Works Progress Administration, the hall has an expansive, cozy wood interior with an open log cathedral ceiling. Ideal for weddings, receptions, family reunions and company picnics. Rental cabins are also available.
Celebrates Poulsbo's Norweigian heritage.
More of that Norweigian heritage celebrations.
Santa, folk dancers, and lighting of the Yule Log.
Santa visits via boat, kind of cool!
The National Parks Service named this 'Trail of the Month' in the entire USA for the month of December 2012, PDF copies of the water trails map are available and Poulsbo is on the trail.
It offers kayak rentals, classes and basic information for paddling the area for just a few hours or week long adventures.
Handmade pastries and breads. Long lines form in the mornings for Poulsbo Bread and treats like the Viking Cup (a cinnamon roll donut).
Popular Mexican restaurant.
50s diner styled. Good breakfast food, does have okay lunch food. Milkshakes with or without booze.
Burgers and seafood with a view of the marina.
Italian food, wood fired pizzas.
Poulsbo loves anything Scandinavian and centrally located Tizley's is no exception. Good food, great beer selection and a deck that offers warm weather visitors a refreshing view of the Liberty Bay.
American food. Best views in town, very crowded in the summer. Extensive outdoor seating.
Known for their giant burgers and great selection of local beers.
Spanish tapas bar known for their small plates and extensive wine menu.
Specializing in IPAs
Dog friendly
Poulsbo Inn
A continental breakfast buffet is served, which includes homemade waffles.
This seasonal market pulls in farmers, bakers, chefs, and artisans from across the region. Their mission is to provide the best food, hand-crafted products, and sense of community that Kitsap has to offer.
By boat
Like most towns on the Kitsap Peninsula, Poulsbo was built around the harbor before there were roads, so the town center is geared towards the piers.
By bus
The major bus station is the North Viking Transit Center and Park & Ride, north of town at Viking Way NW & Vetter.
By train
Amtrak Cascades stops in Edmonds. The station is less than 10 minutes on foot to Edmonds Ferry Terminal, which sails to Kingston.
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