Places

Wilderbee Farm is a farm in Port Townsend, WA that features produce through the year, as well as a meadery,ceramic studio -- and an annual pumpkin patch.

Their pumpkin patch is just a pumpkin patch -- they don't do corn mazes, tractor rides, etc. But if you go from 12-5 on weekends, you can sip some mead at their meadery!

They also have sheep and walking trails.

Family friendly resort with about 1500 acres of terrain.

Western Red Brewing Poulsbo is one of the town's many small, craft, breweries. It has a nice taproom on Jensen Way near downtown Poulsbo.

They occasionally have game nights or pizza events.

You might not even be aware of Viking Ice Cream Poulsbo. It's "Forge" is located in a strip mall off Viking way. Visitors are more likely to buy ice cream at Island Cool when they visit town due to the location.

But you may have encountered it if you:

1. Live here


2. Have gone to VikingFest (and as aside, I seem to recall the ice cream being called Viking FEAST and note that this has changed. Or was that my imagination?)


3. Have shopped in a few of the local retailers that carry it (Red Apple grocery next door to the "Forge" does).

So if you want some authentic Poulsbo ice cream, I recommend it. My favorite is the pumpkin, which you can only get seasonally.

If you visit the Forge, they are open odd hours, generally around 11:00 but check the door as the sign may make it look like they're not open.

The Verksted gallery is an artists' cooperative gallery in Poulsbo which means it has an eclectic variety of art, photography, ceramics and is a great place to find a gift!

One thing I love here is the collection of small (guitars? ukeleles?) stringed instruments made out of cigar boxes.

Valhöll Brewing Poulsbo is one of the city's many small craft breweries. They feature a very nice small seating area.

It's easy to notice this one. The building may be a bit nondescript but you'll notice the huge Viking logo on the front.

I'm not a beer drinker, but my spouse reassures me that their beer is very good.

If you visit Poulsbo, you need to know the term "Uff Da" -- a Norwegian phrase used to express frustration or commiserate with someone else's frustration. It's even on the side of Slippery Pig Brewery.

 

Turtleback Mountain is a great place to hike and bird watch. The South trail is pedestrian-only. Take the hike up from here to Ship's Peak for a great view -- and great views on the way as well. Be prepared to stop and enjoy.

The head temple of the Tofukuji School of Rinzai Zen, Tofukuji is a large temple complex with many impressive sites that don't tend to be overrun by tourists.

If you're in Poulsbo and want some schitzel/German food and beer, Tizley's Europub Poulsbo is your place. It's upstairs in the building next to Sluy's Bakery.

There's a small deck where you can find outdoor seating, if you're lucky. Prepare not to get that spot on the day of the Viking Fest parade.