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When planning a romantic getaway, the Puget Sound area between Port Townsend and Quilcene offers iconic Pacific Northwest beauty, memorable farm-to-table dining experiences as well as activities designed for nature exploration, intrigue and connection with the one you love.

Visitors are drawn from all over the map to experience the many wonders of the Olympic Peninsula. From the variety of ecosystems that cover the coastline to mountainous peaks and the rainforest, this area is rich with beautiful landscapes that draw nature lovers and adventurers. There is another regional attribute…

Many visitors seek opportunities for outdoor adventures in the winter season of the Olympic Peninsula. Under a beautiful canopy of evergreens with the sound of a nearby waterfall, those who seek wild places will be elated to discover the many wonders of nature that come alive during the tourism off-season….

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Sequim, July 18 – 20 You begin to relax the minute you see the purple flags and step out of your car to the sweet, soothing scent of the flowering purple herb lavender. Over a dozen lavender farms dotting the Sequim-Dungeness Valley are open throughout the summer and welcome guests to…

Don’t Miss Brinnon ShrimpFest & Seafood Extravaganza! (Fjord Festly ShrimpFest) June 21, 2025 Saturday 9 AM to 10 PM Mark your calendars for some shrimp-filled fun in Brinnon! We’ll celebrate on June 21st from 9 AM to 10 PM at 20 Brinnon Lane. Entrance is free for all attendees, and…

Don’t miss celebrating with MOM all around the LOOP! Opportunities for Mother’s Day Sunday Brunch are popping up all over! Pack your appetite for all these exciting opportunities to eat your way around the LOOP! Here are some wonderful suggestions: Celebrate Mothers Day with the Resort at Port Ludlow and enjoy…

The first day of spring is almost here – It has been a long winter, and you have been waiting for the chance to get out of town to head to the beach for the first and one of the best seafood festivals of the year – 17th Annual Ocean…

Resort at Port Ludlow!St. Patrick’s Weekend at the Fireside ­Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day all weekend long ­Everyone enjoy’s the Luck ‘O the Irish with a special three course dinner menu ($39/person) and Irish inspired drink specials in the Fireside Restaurant! Available March 13-17 from 4pm to close. STARTER: Carrot-Coriander BisqueCrème Fraîche, Crispy Fried Shallots…