Being the heart of the Olympic Peninsula, Port Angeles is the gateway for visitors to experience a memorable stay, thanks to the rain shadow of the Mountains.
There is still much to be discovered about the lovely seaside-mountain town where nuggets of history, hints of fame, and bewitching beauty are waiting for those willing to seek them out. There are many restaurants ready to serve you, whether you are looking for seasonal cuisine or fresh-from-the-sea delights. Biking, hiking, and fishing exertions await adventure-seekers, while culture-lovers can enjoy the multitude of live music shows, riding and racings arts, and storytelling treats the town has to offer.
Explore Port Angeles’ charming downtown and waterfront shopping scene, where you can find galleries, antique shops, bookstores, and every type of boutique. With something for everyone, find out what would make your visit enriching by reading the list of amazing Port Angeles attractions below.
The 25 Most Popular Things To Do In Port Angeles Washington
25. Peabody Creek Trail
5.0 (7 reviews)
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Location: 3002 Mount Angeles Rd. Olympic National Park Visitor Center Port Angeles WA
24. Olympic Coast Discovery Center
4.2 (9 reviews)
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Location: Wharf 115 E Railroad Ave #208 Port Angeles WA
Tel: 360 406 2092
23. Elwha Klallam Museum at the Carnegie
4.3 (12 reviews)
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Location: 205 S Lincoln Street Port Angeles WA
Tel: 360 452 8471- -2904
Web Address: https://elwha.org/departments/carnegie-museum/
22. Morse Creek Trestle Olympic Discovery Trail
4.5 (17 reviews)
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Location: Port Angeles WA
21. Little River Trail
4.6 (22 reviews)
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Location: Little River Road Port Angeles WA
Tel: 360 565 3130
20. Freshwater Bay County Park
4.8 (22 reviews)
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Location: 2298 Freshwater Bay Road Port Angeles WA
Tel: 360 417 2291
Web Address: http://clallam.net/Parks/freshwaterbay.html
19. Hollywood Beach
3.9 (23 reviews)
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18. Verne Samuelson Trail County Park
4.3 (23 reviews)
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Location: US 101 Port Angeles WA
Tel: 360 417 2291
Web Address: http://clallam.net/Parks/vernesamuelsontrail.html
17. Freshwater Bay
4.7 (27 reviews)
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16. Port Angeles Underground & Heritage Tour
4.6 (31 reviews)
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Location: 121 E Railroad Ave Port Angeles WA
Tel: 360 452 2363
Web Address: http://portangelesheritagetours.com/
15. Olympic Discovery Trail: Adventure Route Trailhead
4.8 (32 reviews)
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Location: Olympic Discovery Trail: Adventure Rte Port Angeles WA
Web Address: https://olympicdiscoverytrail.org/explore/olympic-adventure-route/
14. Port Angeles Farmers Market
4.3 (143 reviews)
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Location: 133 E Front Street Port Angeles WA
Tel: 360 460 0361
Web Address: http://farmersmarketportangeles.com/market/
13. Extreme Sports Park
4.8 (148 reviews)
Location: 2917 W Edgewood Dr Port Angeles WA
Tel: 360 460 2601
Web Address: http://extremesportspark.net/
12. Erickson Park
4.4 (246 reviews)
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Location: Port Angeles WA
11. Lincoln Park
4.3 (481 reviews)
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Location: 1900 W Lauridsen Blvd Port Angeles WA
Tel: 360 417 4550
Web Address: https://cityofpa.us/facilities/facility/details/Lincoln-Park-22
10. Elwha River Casino
3.7 (606 reviews)
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Location: 631 Streetratton Road Port Angeles WA
Tel: 360 452 3005
Web Address: http://elwharivercasino.com/
Our Top picks
9. Mount Angeles
5.0 (14 reviews)
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8. A Hidden Haven
4.9 (30 reviews)
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Location: 1428 Dan Kelly Road Port Angeles WA
Tel: 360 452 2719
Web Address: https://ahiddenhaven.com/
7. Port Angeles Visitor Center
4.4 (45 reviews)
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Location: 121 E Railroad Ave Port Angeles WA
Tel: 360 452 2363
Web Address: http://visitportangeles.com/
6. Ediz Hook
4.4 (48 reviews)
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5. Port Angeles Fine Arts Center
4.5 (202 reviews)
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Location: 1203 E Lauridsen Blvd Port Angeles WA
Tel: 360 457 3532
Web Address: http://pafac.org/
4. Feiro Marine Life Center
4.6 (323 reviews)
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Location: 315 N Lincoln Street Port Angeles WA
Tel: 360 417 6254
Web Address: https://feiromarinelifecenter.org/
3. Port Angeles City Pier
4.5 (483 reviews)
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Location: Port Angeles WA
Tel: 360 452 2364
Web Address: http://portangeles.org/list/member/city-of-port-angeles-port-angeles-216
2. Olympic National Park Visitor Center
4.7 (2,102 reviews)
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Location: 3002 Mt Angeles Road Port Angeles WA
Tel: 360 565 3130
Web Address: https://nps.gov/olym/siteindex.htm
1. Olympic National Park
4.8 (9,156 reviews)
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Location: 3002 Mt Angeles Road Port Angeles WA
Tel: 360 565 3130
Web Address: http://nps.gov/olym/index.htm
Final Words:
Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Port Angeles Washington! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!
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