-> EAST OLYMPIC PENINSULA:
Kitsap Peninsula, Hood Canal and East Jefferson County

Kitsap Peninsula is part of the Olympic Peninsula. It is the eastern "thumb" of the peninsula. Arriving by ferry, visitors first encounter Bainbridge Island (Map), Kingston (Map), Bremerton (Map) or Southworth. See Kitsap Maps. Visit Port Orchard (Map). Poulsbo, known as "Little Norway", (Map) and Silverdale, Kitsap's Shopping Center (Map). A short drive through Kitsap County, takes visitors to the Hood Canal Bridge, which is the "Gateway to the Olympic Peninsula". Port Ludlow (Map), Quilcene and Brinnon (Map) are on the North Hood Canal. Union, Hoodsport and Shelton are on the South Hood Canal.

-> NORTH OLYMPIC PENINSULA:
Strait of Juan de Fuca, Port Angeles, Sequim

The Strait of Juan de Fuca dominates the North Olympic Peninsula. The "port cities" are Port Angeles, Port Hadlock (Map), Port Townsend (Map). On Highway 101 visit Sequim. West of Port Angeles are Clallam Bay-Sekiu and Neah Bay (Map), home of the Makah Indians. Visit the Olympic National Park (Park Maps) and Hurricane Ridge south of Port Angeles.

-> WEST OLYMPIC PENINSULA:
Pacific Coast, Neah Bay Bay, Forks, Rainforests

The Pacific Ocean beaches dominate the western Olympic Peninsula. Beachcombing in La Push and Kalaloch. The Hoh Rain Forest is south of Forks (Map). Check out Lake Quinault (Map). For beach access visit Ocean Shores and the other Pacific Beach cities: Ocean City, Copalis Beach, Pacific Beach and Moclips (Map)

 

-> SOUTH OLYMPIC PENINSULA:
Grays Harbor, Aberdeen, Hoquiam, Westport

Grays Harbor is the recreational center of the South Olympics. The largest cities are Aberdeen and Hoquim. Visit Ocean Shores, Westport, Grayland, North Cove and Tokeland. Mason County is a recreational destination along Hood Canal. The largest city is Shelton. Olympia is Washington's State capital.

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CITIES AND TOWNS

Places to visit around Puget Sound and on the Olympic Peninsula.

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WHERE TO STAY Motels, Lodges, Resorts, B&B's Call ahead or check in!

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WHAT TO DO Attractions, Restaurants, Businesses Check them out!

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NW Ferry Travel Guide
>Ferry Schedules for Washington and British Columbia. 48 pages.

Official Olympic Peninsula Guide
>Olympic National Park information. Maps and Campgrounds. 48 pages.

Northwest Maps
>Maps of Washington State and Olympic Peninsula

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WEB SITES WITH INFORMATION ON OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK
Olympic Guide Excellent information. Lots of links.
Olympic Maps Maps of park and peninsula.
Olympic Park Associates Newsletter and membership
Olympic National Forest Excellent information on Olympic National Forest
GORP Great Outdoor Recreation Pages. Info on park with links.
National Park Service Olympic National Park Home Page
Sanctuary Olympic Coast Marine National Sanctuary

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WEB SITES WITH INFORMATION ON OLYMPIC PENINSULA
OPTravel.org Travel Directory with roots back to 1932. Linkds to lodging

Kitsap.com Kitsap Peninsula Guide. From Seattle visit Kitsap first.
Links to Clallam and Jefferson. Site by NOPVCB4
Washington Olympics Peninsula Directory to Events.
PtGuide.com Port Townsend guide.
Sequim Links to Sequim Information.