Tag: Kitsap County

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March 25, 2024

Western Red Brewing Poulsbo

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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.
19168 Jensen Way NE Box 2905
Poulsbo
98370
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March 25, 2024

Viking Ice Cream

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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.
20373 Viking Ave NW
Poulsbo
98370
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April 4, 2024

Verksted Gallery

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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.
18937 Front St NE
Poulsbo
98370
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March 25, 2024

Valhöll Brewing

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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.
18970 3rd Ave NE
Poulsbo
98370
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April 4, 2024

Uff Da mural

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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.

 
18801 Front St NE
Poulsbo
98370
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March 31, 2024

Tizley's Europub

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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.
18928 Front St NE,
Poulsbo
98370
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December 14, 2023

Tillicum Village (CLOSED)

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NOTE: At the time we are re-adding this pin, Tillicum Village is CLOSED. It, unfortunately, was shut down during the pandemic along with its Salmon dinners, etc. Blake Island, of course, is still open to the public.

Here's the information we used to have for this:

Native American village attraction with performances and dances -- but well-known for its salmon bake. You need to make reservations for the salmon bake via Argosy cruises. Even if you're camping across the island (though I found that there was a mimosa bar open to all one Summer morning).

If you eat outdoors here (or anywhere on the island) beware of the assertive raccoons! One was bold enough to wander into Tillicum's back door!
GGR8+VG Seattle, WA, USA
Blake Island
98366
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April 4, 2024

The Loft

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The Loft is one of our go-to places when we need to take visitors to Poulsbo out to dinner because of their good seafood and large outdoor area -- part of it covered -- overlooking Liberty Bay.
18779 Front St NE
Poulsbo
98370
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March 25, 2024

The Guardian Stone

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The Guardian Stone Poulsbo is a sculpture by Bremerton glass artist Lisa Stirrett featuring swords in a stone (has anyone tried to pull them out yet and if they did, would they be king or queen of Poulsbo?)

The sculpture was installed in 2016 and as Poulsbo's often known as "Little Norway" is reflective of Vikings and reminds one of Sverd i fjell, a sculpture of swords that's located in Norway.
18809 Anderson Pkwy
Poulsbo
98370
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September 20, 2024

Suyematsu Farm

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Suyematsu Farms is a farm on Bainbridge Island that features dahlias and berries in Summer, Christmas trees in Winter,  and is well-known for their pumpkin farm in Autumn, which generall starts late September. It has history back to the 1930s.

Hours are Monday-Friday 1:00pm -6:00pm. Saturday and Sunday are 10:00am -5:00pm, but check their website to verify.

As far as other activities, they have tractor rides and a Kiddie Hay Maze.
9229 NE Day Rd, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110, USA
Bainbridge Island
98110
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44 thoughts on “Tag: Kitsap County”

  1. I’m not adding this to the main post as it’s not in Washington State…but I’m hoping to get going with my rooftop tent this summer and take a drive down the Pacific Coast Highway…we’ll see. If I do, I may need to take a brief detour to visit this little Hobbit hole that I found in Northern California. It’s tiny at 300 feet…but the toadstool in front is a nice touch 🙂

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  2. I don’t have any walking issues but I love trekking poles! So good for balance and stability. I’d always use two over one, as that way both sides are balanced. Once you get into a rhythm they also provide a good workout because of the muscles you use with them, so I definitely think they’re worth it (and that’s a good case for using two – you don’t want mismatched sides)

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    • Thanks for supporting my cause! Yes, I think they add to the workout — they give my upper body a bit extra when I use them (and it needs it!)

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  3. Hi! I know some visitors here have been following comment updates on this post. I just realized that logged out users were being challenged by a CAPTCHA that was impossible to capture! That’s been fixed, and the persons responsible have been sacked (not really, because that would mean…me).

    Anyways, comments are working again if you feel like leaving a comment. If I find any more hobbit houses around here, I’ll add another one myself. I am planning a hobbit house visit myself in August, and, if that actually happens (it seems like I’ve had a confluence of events that seem determined to disrupt my plans), I will post an update.

    Thanks!

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  4. It’s too bad we were not able to get this in the article but this Thursday, Friday & Saturday (15th, 16th & 17th) and the following Thursday, Friday & Saturday (22nd, 23rd & 24th) there are free performances of “William Shakespeare’s Long Lost First Play (abridged).” It’s a hilarious performance of young Shakespeare’s first attempt at a very very very long play.

    Tickets are FREE. Show is at the City of Shoreline City Hall. Starts at 7 p.m. Due to content, rated PG-13. Would love to have you.

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    • Sounds great! Not sure I’ll be able to make it to the performance but I could add it to the event calendar when I’m back in town .

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  5. The close-ups are helpful, thanks. But you have only fourteen kings listed here, not fifteen. I think it’s Stephen that you’re missing, after Henry I.

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  7. What a lovely post, Cheryl! Really enjoyed reading about these famous graves, Chief Sealth, in particular. We haven’t been to Seattle in a long time. When we revisit, would love to add these destinations. Glad we found your blog! Will check other posts as well!!
    By the way, fantastic site design!!!

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    • Thank you so much! I love visiting cemeteries — in Europe in particular, where there are much older graves. So you’re from the Bay Area? What cemeteries would you visit there? I just passed through SF this summer, but didn’t stop at any cemeteries in CA except for the one in Ferndale.

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  8. Just a note: I realized after I wrote this that my daughter referred to MrCheckedBaggage in her text, implying that she did NOT go carry-on only. She intended to and Chester did, in fact, fit in the overhead bin just fine, but MrCheckedBaggage, a large suitcase, ended up accompanying them on their trip so she could take things her friend in France needed and also bring things home for her (along with some very nice gifts.)

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    • I had a great time — very cold and rainy when I was there, but I was prepared! And, yes…very busy. I was there over a bank holiday weekend and it seems everyone goes to York to party.

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    • Yeah, I like messing around with video, but I don’t necessarily putting my face and voice on things. I plan to do more video posts in the future…I just may not be in them as much as possible! ?

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  14. Love reading about visitors’ experiences at Stonehenge! Always new things to discover and see this one-of-a kind adventure through other people eyes! Now wish we visited Woodhenge and Old Sarum during our tip to Stonehenge as well!

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