The Charming Small Town In Washington Where You Can Still Experience An Old-Fashioned Christmas
By Sherri Adams|Published November 25, 2022
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Sherri Adams
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Sherri Adams is a writer, photographer, and travel enthusiast from the Pacific Northwest. She has always been passionate about writing and the opportunities for connection through the written word. When she’s not writing, you can often find her at the seashore with her toes in the sand and her nose in a book.
Imagine a crisp stroll down tree-lined streets. Breathe in the fresh, sea air as you wander through the most charming little town you’ve ever seen. Port Gamble, Washington is a fun place to visit any time of the year, but during the holiday season, you’ll escape to a country Christmas experience that will make you feel like a child again!
Once a thriving lumber mill town, Port Gamble is now a popular place for tourists to visit.
The Port Gable Lumber Mill was the oldest, continuously running lumber mill in North America, before closing in 1995. It is now a National Historic site, and the centerpiece of this charming town. The quaint shops and water views draw visitors year-round, but during the holiday season, Port Gamble comes alive with holiday merriment!
The General Store and Café is housed in its original historic location, standing tall against a backdrop of spectacular water views.
You’ll want to start your country Christmas experience at the General Store and Cafe for a warm cup of cocoa or a delicious latte. If you’re hungry, try a sandwich, salad, or bowl of soup, all fresh-made in the café.
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Voted “Best Gift Shop in Kitsap County”, the Port Gamble General Store and Café is the perfect place to grab some stocking stuffers for the whole family.
With an ever-changing selection of locally curated gifts, wine, and unique merchandise, you’ll be able to get a little Christmas shopping done while you’re in town before heading outside to take in the festive beauty of the town.
Step outside and delight in the glow of more than 100,000 colorful lights and joyful decorations up and down the streets of this lovely town. There’s no shortage of merriment with adorable shops housed in historic homes, cheerfully decorated for the season.
The historic Port Gamble Theater is a great place to take in a live holiday production
Get in the holiday spirit by attending a live stage production at the Port Gamble Theater. Bring the family and feel the energy of days gone by in this beautiful old building as you take in a show put on by exceptional local actors.
Port Gamble simply shines during their Country Christmas Festival with the only holiday fireworks show in Western Washington.
Visiting Port Gamble during the holiday season is nothing short of magical, but if you happen to visit during their annual Country Christmas Festival, you’ll be delighted by an array of holiday activities for the whole family. Visit Santa’s workshop where the kids are treated to holiday crafting. Make memories taking a horse drawn wagon ride through the town shimmering with lights.
If you’re looking for an enchanting Country Christmas the whole family will enjoy, take a trip to the Kitsap Peninsula, and visit Port Gamble, Washington. Delight your senses with the sites and sounds of a good old-fashioned Christmas you won’t soon forget.
Have you visited Port Gamble during the holiday season? We’d love to hear about your magical experience in the comments.
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