Welcome to...
Port Washington, Wisconsin
Official site for up-to-date information about our city.
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A combination of New England fishing village charm and midwestern friendliness,
Port Washington welcomes you. Nestled among seven hills, we are 30 miles north
of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on the shore of Lake Michigan.
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Port Washington Your initial view of the city will captivate you, as you come down the hill toward the lake. The downtown is lake level, and adjacent to the marina. Port Washington history surrounds you with the largest collection of pre-Civil War buildings in the state which insures a place for Port Washington, Wisconsin on the National Register of Historic Places. Visit our many specialty shops, including antique and craft shops, located in historic storefronts. Foodies will love the micro-winery, old fashioned meat market, family owned fish smokehouse, gourmet popcorn store or yummy chocolate shop. Try any of our great restaurants; the cuisine ranges from gourmet to sandwiches, but casual attire is welcome at all times. Spend the night, so you are able to see & experience all that we have to offer! Choose from several forms of accommodations: modern, comfortable hotels, our charming bed & breakfasts, or our hidden gem of a mom & pop motel. Many of the rooms have beautiful lake views, and a hospitable welcome will await you at them all. It will feel like a seaside getaway, but just a short drive from home. |
Attractions
Port Washington is a town that you can walk. There are several self-guided walking tours available. These walks can take you past and into many historic buildings, or along the harbor. They can take you up hidden staircases, or past our two lighthouses. You will find history and breathtaking views everywhere you turn. Pick up a map at the Visitor Center, itself a historic building known as the “Pebble House”. |
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1860 light Station Museum | Festivities all summer-long! |
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Recreation
You can play in Port Washington, too! The Port Washington charter fishing fleet is one of the largest on the Great Lakes, with fishing successes documented by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources records. Try your own luck with a fishing pole, or play golf at any one of the championship style courses nearby. If swimming is your preferred summer activity, we have a natural beach just north of the marina, or a highly acclaimed waterpark just west of downtown. A county-wide bike trail, The Interurban, goes through Port Washington. There is also a sports center in town that is offering great miniature golfing, as well as indoor an outdoor laser tag. There is much to do or see if you are interested in inland activities as well. Port is just minutes away from state parks, nature centers with hiking or skiing trails, horseback riding trails, or even a living history village. Visit the last covered bridge in the state, or see where Flag Day was born.
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Festivals & Events
You are invited to enjoy festivals and special events each year, many of which are, not surprisingly, celebrating the city’s maritime heritage. On Saturdays during the summer, a Farmers Market provides delightful diversions; and many Sunday evenings you can enjoy free concerts in the City Bandshell.
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