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Olympic Peninsula, Washington 72-Hour Vacation


Get the details on important landmarks, attractions and resources for your trip.




WHAT TO SEE & DO OLYMPIC PENINSULA ATTRACTIONS



Cushman Lake
Cushman Lake
NATURE PARKS

Camp Cushman and Recreation Park
7211 N. Lake Cushman Rd.
P.O. Box 1166
Hoodsport, WA  98548
866-259-2900, 360-877-6770
www.lakecushman.com
Camp Cushman covers 500 acres nestled in the foothills of the Olympic Mountains with breathtaking views and numerous outdoor and water activities to visitors along its 41,500 feet of shoreline.

Dosewallips State Park
On the shore of Hood Canal on the state's western side
888-CAMPOUT, 888-226-7688
www.parks.wa.gov
Offering both freshwater and saltwater activities, Dosewallips is a 425-acre, year-round camping park with 5,500 feet of saltwater shoreline on Hood Canal and 5,400 feet of freshwater shoreline on either side of the Dosewallips River.

The Olympic National Forest
The Olympic National Forest

The Olympic National Forest
(including info about Hurricane Ridge, Marymere Falls, Sol Duc Hot Springs, Hoh Rainforest, etc.)
www.nps.gov
A land of contrasts and variety, beaches, rain forest valleys, glacier-capped peaks and a stunning variety of plants and animals find their home here.



MUSEUMS & OTHER ATTRACTIONS

Northwest Maritime Center and Wooden Boat Foundation
380 Jefferson Street
Port Townsend, WA 98368
360-385-3628
www.nwmaritime.org
A long-time mecca for boat lovers, this facility offers everyone an opportunity to explore the mystery and magic of the sea.

Camp at Port Townsend Marine Science Center
Camp at Port Townsend Marine Science Center

The Port Angeles Fine Arts Center
1203 E. Lauridsen Blvd.
Port Angeles, WA
360-417-4590
www.pafac.org
Presenting visual art exhibits in all media principally by Northwest artists.

Port Townsend Marine Science Center
Fort Worden State Park
532 Battery Way
Port Townsend, WA 98368
800-566-3932
www.ptmsc.org
An educational and scientific organization devoted to understanding and conserving the marine and shoreline environment, the center gives an introduction to Pacific Northwest marine world.

RESOURCES

For more information about the Olympic Peninsula, visit www.olympicpeninsula.org.

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(Updated: 02/6/12 NW)