poulsbo
47.7359° N, 122.6465° W
Poulsbo is a charming city on Liberty Bay in the northern area of Kitsap County.
Its picturesque downtown core features a Little Norway vibe, paying homage to its roots, with rosemaled storefronts and shopping areas. Liberty Bay is a protected arm of Puget Sound and is thus calmer and more placid than other places, making it a haven for boaters, especially in the beautiful summer months.
Poulsbo is a charming city on Liberty Bay in the northern part of Kitsap County. Liberty Bay is a protected arm of the Puget Sound and is thus calmer and more placid than other places. This makes Poulsbo a haven for boaters, especially in the beautiful summer months. Its picturesque downtown core features a Little Norway vibe, paying homage to its roots, with rosemaled storefronts and shopping areas. Several beautiful parks are located throughout the city, and a boardwalk offers scenic views of the marina and waterfront along Liberty Bay.
Like most of the Pacific Northwest, Poulsbo has a strong craft beer culture and the city has several breweries and brewpubs that are very popular and a regional draw - most notably Valholl Brewing, The Brass Kraken and the Slip
nordiska
18925 Front Street, Poulsbo
Nordiska is a cozy Front St. shop specializing in Scandinavian and Nordic-inspired housewares, kitchen goods and gifts.
You’ll be impressed by Nordiska’s wide variety of Scandinavian items including a stock of favorite Scandinavian candies that are extremely difficult to find in the states! Celebrate Scandinavian design and lifestyle with imported Swedish and Norwegian brands and bring home something truly unique from Kitsap’s ‘Little Norway’.
the loft
18779 Front St NE, Poulsbo
Scratch-made food with beautiful waterfront views, The Loft serves up mouth-watering dishes such as crab & strawberry salad and cilantro lime skirt steak tacos.
Sluys Bakery
18924 Front St NE, Poulsbo
Sluys’ Poulsbo Bakery is a small, family-owned bakery located in Poulsbo, WA, on Liberty Bay. Sluyss creates natural grain, rye and sourdough breads, delicious donuts and pastries, and specialty desserts—all made from scratch. At Sluys, the old way is the best way when it comes to baked goods, which is why all the breads and pastries they make are handmade in small batches, using only fresh ingredients. Look for the line out the door and you’ve found Poulsbo’s favorite bakery!
waterfront
Front Street
Several beautiful parks are located throughout the city, and a boardwalk offers scenic views of the marina and waterfront along Liberty Bay. Poulsbo boasts three marinas, lots of gifts, vintage, clothing, and other fun shops, world-renowned bakeries, excellent schools (including the Olympic College satellite campus), and a public library. And the views of Liberty Bay and the Olympic Mountains are simply unsurpassed.
Like most of the Pacific Northwest, Poulsbo has a strong craft beer culture and the city has several breweries and brew pubs that are very popular and a regional draw - most notably Valholl Brewing, Brass Kraken, and the Slippery Pig.
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waterfront boardwalk
Front St. ~ Poulsbo waterfront
Take in Liberty Bay in all its glory a get some steps in on this gorgeous boardwalk that begins near American Legion Park and ends at Liberty Bay Waterfront Park. Dog walkers, joggers, wanderers and photographers can be seen enjoying the trail and the views, especially at sunset when the sun dips behind Olympic Mountains and lights up the water.
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