Located on the outskirts of Port Townsend, Fort Worden Historical State Park is a former U.S. Army base. But since 1973, it has been a designated state park (and a beautiful one at that). But as fascinating as it is to explore the abandoned bunkers and the artillery museum, the best part of the experience is spending the night in the old officers’ quarters.
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You won’t want to leave at the end of the day. Luckily, you don’t have to.
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