Kate’s guidebook
Local Food
Here are a few of our faves.
Favorite Italian restaurant in Poulsbo - highly recommend the Frank pizza and the lemon ginger cocktail!
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Sogno di Vino
18830 Front St NEFavorite Italian restaurant in Poulsbo - highly recommend the Frank pizza and the lemon ginger cocktail!
A playground for foodies! Something for everyone. Just down the hill.
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Central Market
20148 10th Ave NEA playground for foodies! Something for everyone. Just down the hill.
Burrata Bistro
19006 Front St NEExcellent small plates and cocktails in old town Poulsbo.
Poulsbohemian Coffeehouse
19003 Front St NEcozy, funky, and locally owned in Poulsbo
Great sushi and friendy family service. Hidden near a strip mall, but worth seeking out.
Mori Sushi & Bento
19367 7th Avenue NortheastGreat sushi and friendy family service. Hidden near a strip mall, but worth seeking out.
Excellent Vietnamese food in Poulsbo. Don't be fooled by the strip mall - this place has a well deserved reputation for delicious food and friendly service.
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Pho T & N
19641 7th Ave NEExcellent Vietnamese food in Poulsbo. Don't be fooled by the strip mall - this place has a well deserved reputation for delicious food and friendly service.
really great indian food right on the highway in Poulsbo!
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Punjab Indian Cuisine
18791 WA-305really great indian food right on the highway in Poulsbo!
Butcher & Baker Provisions
4719 NE State Hwy 104Great food - great atmosphere in Port Gamble
Quirky fine dining on Big Valley road in Poulsbo. For an extra special dinner. (Reservations necessary).
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Molly Ward Gardens
27462 Big Valley Rd NEQuirky fine dining on Big Valley road in Poulsbo. For an extra special dinner. (Reservations necessary).
Delicious sweet and savory crepes - a real treat by the bay in Kingston
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J'aime Les Crêpes Crêperie
11264 WA-104Delicious sweet and savory crepes - a real treat by the bay in Kingston
when you fancy a really juicy, reasonably priced home made slider, head over to Kingston.
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The Grub Hut
11130 NE State Hwy 104when you fancy a really juicy, reasonably priced home made slider, head over to Kingston.
Blossom
901 Northeast Lincoln RoadBeloved chinese food at the bottom of Lincoln Hill in Poulsbo.
A donut destination with a line that stretches down the street.
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Sluys Poulsbo Bakery
18924 Front St NEA donut destination with a line that stretches down the street.
Hole in the wall artisan pizza on Bainbridge. It's tough to get a table, so get one to go and enjoy in the park.
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Bene Pizza
937 Hildebrand Ln NEHole in the wall artisan pizza on Bainbridge. It's tough to get a table, so get one to go and enjoy in the park.
Such a fun place to visit on summer weekend nights when live music paired with a cider sampler and fresh food enjoyed on the farm goes down a treat.
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Finnriver Farm and Cidery
124 Center RdSuch a fun place to visit on summer weekend nights when live music paired with a cider sampler and fresh food enjoyed on the farm goes down a treat.
City/town information
Nearby towns
Old victorian town with great architecture and shopping. The Puget Sound Express (whale watching) leaves from here, and Centrum has a robust year-round arts program. If you're here in the evening, check out the historic Rose movie theatre and Finistere for delicious French cuisine. Pane D'Amore bakery is the best!
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Port Townsend
Old victorian town with great architecture and shopping. The Puget Sound Express (whale watching) leaves from here, and Centrum has a robust year-round arts program. If you're here in the evening, check out the historic Rose movie theatre and Finistere for delicious French cuisine. Pane D'Amore bakery is the best!
Cute old timber town with shops and restaurants. Rent a mountain bike to explore the trails in Port Gamble Forest Heritage Park, or a kayak to paddle around the bay.
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Port Gamble
Cute old timber town with shops and restaurants. Rent a mountain bike to explore the trails in Port Gamble Forest Heritage Park, or a kayak to paddle around the bay.
Farming town on the way to Port Townsend. Don't miss dinner and live music at Finnriver Farm and Cidery - well worth a visit.
Chimacum
Farming town on the way to Port Townsend. Don't miss dinner and live music at Finnriver Farm and Cidery - well worth a visit.
stop by the Gear Head Deli on the way to Mount Walker and the eastern Olympic National Forest for a delicious sandwich and stroll through the gardens.
Quilcene
stop by the Gear Head Deli on the way to Mount Walker and the eastern Olympic National Forest for a delicious sandwich and stroll through the gardens.
Velkommen til Poulsbo!
Poulsbo is a Nordic-influenced bayside town in Kitsap County. Spend a day strolling around the small arts and crafts and clothing shops (Red Plantation, Plum shoes, Nordiska, Liberty Bay books are favorites), tasting the local delights (Sluys bakery), or (in the summer) paddle round the bay in a kayak rented right from downtown.
For more things to do in Poulsbo visit: https://www.visitpoulsbo.com/
and check out local event listings here: https://www.visitpoulsbo.com/poulsbo-events-calendar/
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Poulsbo
Velkommen til Poulsbo!
Poulsbo is a Nordic-influenced bayside town in Kitsap County. Spend a day strolling around the small arts and crafts and clothing shops (Red Plantation, Plum shoes, Nordiska, Liberty Bay books are favorites), tasting the local delights (Sluys bakery), or (in the summer) paddle round the bay in a kayak rented right from downtown.
For more things to do in Poulsbo visit: https://www.visitpoulsbo.com/
and check out local event listings here: https://www.visitpoulsbo.com/poulsbo-events-calendar/
There is so much to do and see in Seattle...but here are a few attractions within easy walking distance of the ferry terminal
Space Needle and International Fountain at Seattle Center
Seattle Aquarium
Historic Pioneer Square
Seattle Art Museum
Pike Place Market
Chihuly Garden and Glass
Uwajimaya
And, of course, shopping!
You can drive on the Bainbridge ferry, but we recommend parking this side of the water and walking on to avoid the hassle/price of parking in the City. Kingston Fast Ferry is easiest but only runs commuting days/hours (park at Viking Way park and ride and take #307 bus over to save a few $ on parking).
Alternatively, take Bainbridge Island Ferry right into downtown. It’s free heading into town, you pay only on the return leg. Parking at the ferry is about $12-15/day, but may be worth the convenience.
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Seattle
There is so much to do and see in Seattle...but here are a few attractions within easy walking distance of the ferry terminal
Space Needle and International Fountain at Seattle Center
Seattle Aquarium
Historic Pioneer Square
Seattle Art Museum
Pike Place Market
Chihuly Garden and Glass
Uwajimaya
And, of course, shopping!
You can drive on the Bainbridge ferry, but we recommend parking this side of the water and walking on to avoid the hassle/price of parking in the City. Kingston Fast Ferry is easiest but only runs commuting days/hours (park at Viking Way park and ride and take #307 bus over to save a few $ on parking).
Alternatively, take Bainbridge Island Ferry right into downtown. It’s free heading into town, you pay only on the return leg. Parking at the ferry is about $12-15/day, but may be worth the convenience.
Natural Sightseeing
Exploring the great outdoors
A strenuous hike up rewarded by stunning views across the sound (you can also drive all the way up). Cool off with a dip in Quilcene Bay aftewards....and don't miss stopping in at Gearhead Deli in Quilcene for a good sandwich on the way out or back.
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Mount Walker
A strenuous hike up rewarded by stunning views across the sound (you can also drive all the way up). Cool off with a dip in Quilcene Bay aftewards....and don't miss stopping in at Gearhead Deli in Quilcene for a good sandwich on the way out or back.
Murhut Falls Trailhead
National Forest Development Road 2530This is a 2+hour drive from Poulsbo, but is a truly beautiful place to explore. Try to go on a weekday to avoid the crowds and on a clear day to really experience the majesty of the range. Alpine meadows, views to Canada, hikes galore....oh, and a NPS concession at the top!
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Hurricane Ridge
This is a 2+hour drive from Poulsbo, but is a truly beautiful place to explore. Try to go on a weekday to avoid the crowds and on a clear day to really experience the majesty of the range. Alpine meadows, views to Canada, hikes galore....oh, and a NPS concession at the top!
I-Dosewallips State Park
306996 U.S. 101Try the Dosewallips Steam Donkey trail
Fantastic for cooling off on a hot day! Super easy short hike. Beloved by local families. Take a picnic.
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Amazana ka-Rocky Brook
2405 Dosewallips RdFantastic for cooling off on a hot day! Super easy short hike. Beloved by local families. Take a picnic.
Sequim is full of fields of lavender. Fun to swing by on the way to Hurricane Ridge.
Lavender Hill Farm
Sequim is full of fields of lavender. Fun to swing by on the way to Hurricane Ridge.
Beaches/parks
Hidden Cove Park
8588 NE Hidden Cove RdGreat spot for swimming and picnicking on Bainbridge Island
lovely views of the Hood Canal and the Olympic Mountain range
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Kitsap Memorial State Park
202 NE Park Stlovely views of the Hood Canal and the Olympic Mountain range
Scenic Beach State Park
9565 Scenic Beach Rd NWstunning views
Fay Bainbridge Park
15446 Sunrise Drive NElovely big beach with views across the sound to Seattle
Isibhakabhaka sase-Point No Point
9009 NE Point No Point Rdgreat beach walks and history
miles of trails for hiking and biking (rent bikes in port gamble)
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Heritage Park Port Gamble
Olympic Resources Trailsmiles of trails for hiking and biking (rent bikes in port gamble)
North Kitsap Heritage Park
24616 Miller Bay Rd NEmiles of lovely wooded trails
Stroll along the waterfront before stopping off to eat in Poulsbo
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Iphakamisa ye-Liberty Bay Waterfront
18809 Anderson PkwyStroll along the waterfront before stopping off to eat in Poulsbo
Beautifully groomed trails through an awe-inspiring forest.
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Grand Forest West
9752 Miller Rd NEBeautifully groomed trails through an awe-inspiring forest.
A 2.5m hike up an old logging road brings you to about 5-6 hot spring pools carved into the side of the hill. Go early on a rainy day to have them to yourself. They are clothing optional and are not maintained or tested. Recently, the access road got washed out, so check NPS alerts before you go.
Olympic Hot Springs trailhead
A 2.5m hike up an old logging road brings you to about 5-6 hot spring pools carved into the side of the hill. Go early on a rainy day to have them to yourself. They are clothing optional and are not maintained or tested. Recently, the access road got washed out, so check NPS alerts before you go.
Destinations
Beautiful gardens. A meditative experience. Check hours and tickets before you go.
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I-Bloedel Reserve
7571 NE Dolphin DrBeautiful gardens. A meditative experience. Check hours and tickets before you go.
A moving and important historical site marking the point of deportation for Japanese Families forcibly interned in WWII.
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Bainbridge Island Japanese American Exclusion Memorial
4195 Eagle Harbor Dr NEA moving and important historical site marking the point of deportation for Japanese Families forcibly interned in WWII.
Good exhibitions, great bistro. Free admission.
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Bainbridge Island Museum of Art
550 Winslow Way EGood exhibitions, great bistro. Free admission.
Heronswood
7530 NE 288th StSuquamish Museum
6861 NE South StBirthplace and summer home of Chief Seattle.
Poulsbo Historical Museum
19020 Front St NEI-Museum ye-US Naval Undersea
1 Garnett WayPort Gamble Historic Museum
32400 N Rainier AveOutfitter
Kayak outfitter on the bay in Poulsbo. They also rent kayaks and mountain bikes in Port Gamble.
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Olympic Outdoor Center - Rentals
18743 Front St NEKayak outfitter on the bay in Poulsbo. They also rent kayaks and mountain bikes in Port Gamble.
Pampering
Highly recommend Toshiko Kondo for massage. Email to book oceanus512@gmail.com
Satori Well Being Center
18978 Front Street NortheastHighly recommend Toshiko Kondo for massage. Email to book oceanus512@gmail.com
Apollo Salon & Spa
18980 Jensen Way NE