Port Orchard Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Washington, United States
About Port Orchard
It is 13 miles due west of West Seattle and connected toSeattleandVashon Islandvia the Washington State Ferries run toSouthworth. Port Orchard has grown considerably from its beginnings and includes spread-out suburbs and big box stores. From the waterfront Port Orchard offers commanding views of the Sinclair Inlet and nearbyBremertonwith its historic naval shipyard. The city is very family-friendly, with child-friendly parks, a library with activities for kids, and friendly neighborhoods. Port Orchard's identity is anchored in its connections to the past, and its vision of the future. Port Orchard began as a booming lumber town called Sidney and became Kitsap County’s first incorporated city in 1890. It wooed the county seat away from Port Madison onBainbridge Islandin 1893 and remains
Top Attractions in Port Orchard
Explore the best things to see and do in Port Orchard:
- ★Blake IslandState Park
- ★Calvinwood State Park
- ★Central Park
- ★Fathoms O’ Fun Summer Festival
- ★Howe Farm County Dog Park
- ★Kitsap Live Steamers
- ★Kitsap Peninsula Water Trails
- ★Log Cabin Museum
Where to Eat in Port Orchard
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴La Palapa
Where to Stay in Port Orchard
- 🏨Comfort Inn
- 🏨Red Lion Inn & Suites Port Orchard
Port Orchard Travel Guide Sections
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