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Port Washington

With its art deco lighthouse and picturesque harbor, Port Washington is as charming as any coastal village. Coming down the hill toward Lake Michigan, the initial view of the city is captivating. The downtown is adjacent to the harbor and marina. It looks historic and has the largest collection of pre-Civil War buildings in the state. Walking tours take visitors through the historic district, past lighthouses and memorials. Enjoy specialty shops including an old-fashioned meat market and fish smokehouse located in these historic storefronts. Enjoy one of the city’s lakefront festivals, spend a day sport fishing on the lake, or bike the 30-mile, paved Interurban Trail.

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Port Washington Ghost Walks Port Washington October 27 - October 28 A ghost walk is a fun way to celebrate the spooky Halloween season. Spend an evening hearing the spirited experiences of the residents of Port...
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Memories Dinner Theater presents Looking Port Washington February 09 - February 11 Looking by Norm Foster: Dating is easy as long as you can keep life out of the way! Val is an O.R. nurse. Andy is in the storage business. Nina is a police...
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Memories Dinner Theater presents Are You Sure Port Washington March 16 - March 18 Are You Sure by Sam Bobrick:Whether you are aware not, something seems very suspicious! Are You Sure? is a case of shifting realities. How much is happening,...

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Nicky Boy Charter Fishing Service, LLC Port Washington Lake Michigan Charter Fishing Service. Fishing for Salmon and Trout. April-October, 7 days a week. Four large, clean boats equipped with the latest in...
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Interurban Trail Port Washington Completed in 2002, the 30-mile Ozaukee Interurban Trail runs north from the Milwaukee County line through Thiensville/Mequon, Cedarburg, Grafton, Port...
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Iverson Sport Fishing Port Washington Join Captain John Iverson for an exciting day of salmon fishing aboard their 36-ft Pace Maker Sport Fisherman "GIMME A BREAK." Coho salmon, chinook salmon,...

Places To Stay

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Holiday Inn Harborview Port Washington Located on the shores of Lake Michigan, in the heart of the shopping and restaurant district of Port Washington, the Holiday Inn Harborview is the perfect...
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Port Washington Inn Bed & Breakfast Port Washington Welcome to historic that's fresh and sparkling, artistic attention to detail, food to love, complimentary beverages, peaceful privacy, a quiet neighborhood,...
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Port Hotel Restaurant & Inn Port Washington We invite you to indulge yourself in the luxury and elegance of this magnificently restored ten room 1902 turn of the century hotel. The Port Hotel Restaurant...

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Beanies Mexican Restaurant Port Washington Come & swing at Beanies. We feature delicious fresh Mexican food, served in a fun & family-like atmosphere. Locals & tourists agree: Beanies makes the best...
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Holiday Inn Harborview Port Washington Located on the shores of Lake Michigan, in the heart of the shopping and restaurant district of Port Washington, the Holiday Inn Harborview is the perfect...
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Dockside Deli Port Washington Year-round seating overlooking the Marina on Lake Michigan in downtown Port Washington. We offer delicious sandwiches, wraps, savory soups, garden-fresh salads...

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