Situated on the Olympic peninsula, this picturesque seaport was designated as a national historic district. Surrounded by coastline and resting in the rain shadow, Port Townsend exudes Victorian charm. Artisans and boaters are amongst those that call it home. The Centrum Arts Foundation presents performances and workshops year-round.

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NW Best Places to Retire Annual ‘Round-Up’

This special edition of Northwest Prime Time features our 19th Annual Best Places to Retire issue. Read about the places in Washington State that have achieved national acclaim this past year as great places to live and to retire. Can you guess the Northwest towns and cities that made this year’s list of best places to retire?