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Continuing south, you come to Bremerton, which is home to the Puget
Sound Naval Shipyard, where mothballed U.S. Navy ships have included the
aircraft carriers USS Nimitz and USS Midway and the battleships USS Missouri
and USS New Jersey. There are always plenty of navy ships to be seen here in the
harbor.
One mothballed destroyer, the USS Turner Joy, is open to the public as a
memorial to those who have served in the U.S. Navy and who have helped
build the navy's ships. Operated by the Bremerton Historic Ships Association
( & 360/792-2457 ), the Turner Joy is docked about 150 yards east of the Wash-
ington State Ferries terminal. From May through September, the ship is open
daily from 10am to 5pm; call for hours in other months. Admission is $7 for
adults, $6 for seniors and military, and $5 for children ages 5 to 12.
Nearby is the Bremerton Naval Museum, 402 Pacific Ave. ( & 360/479-
7447 ), which showcases naval history and the historic contributions of the
Puget Sound Naval Shipyard. From Memorial Day to Labor Day, the museum
is open Monday through Saturday from 10am to 4pm and Sunday from 1 to
4pm. Admission is by donation.
Connecting all of these waterfront attractions is the Bremerton Boardwalk,
which provides a pleasant place to stroll along the waters of Sinclair Inlet. Also
here in Bremerton, you'll find the Kitsap County Historical Society Museum,
280 Fourth St. ( & 360/479-6226; www.waynes.net/kchsm), which is housed in
a 1940s-era streamline modern bank building. The interesting architecture of
the building is reason enough for a visit, but there are also historical photos by
Edward S. Curtis and his brother Asahel, who at one time resided here in
Kitsap County. The museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from 9am to
5pm (until 8pm first Fri of each month). Admission is by suggested donation
($2 adults, $1 seniors and students).
One of the last remaining private mosquito-fleet ferries still operates between
Bremerton and Port Orchard. If you park your car on the waterfront in Bre-
merton, you can step aboard the little passenger-only ferry and cross the bay to
Port Orchard. In this little waterfront town, you'll find several antiques malls
that can provide hours of interesting browsing.
WHERE TO STAY
Manor Farm Inn Although it's located only about an hour from Seattle,
between Poulsbo and the Hood Canal Bridge, Manor Farm Inn (which is actu-
ally a working farm) feels a little like a New England country inn. Whether you
want to hide away in the comfort of your room or hang out with the farm ani-
mals, you're likely to feel content at this retreat from urban stress. If you crave
lots of space, you might want to opt for the Carriage Room, which has the orig-
inal carriage house doors on display. For a large bathroom request The Loft,
which is up a flight of stairs and has great views. Scones at your door in the
morning are followed by a full breakfast in the dining room. In the afternoon,
tea and cookies are available in the common drawing room.
26069 Big Valley Rd. NE, Poulsbo, WA 98370. & 360/779-4628. Fax [phone]. www.manor
farminn.com. 6 units. $140-$170 double; Jan-Apr Sun-Thurs $125 double. Rates include full breakfast. AE,
MC, V. In room: No phone.
Willcox House Set on the shore of Hood Canal and with a superb view
of the Olympic Mountains, this 1930s Art Deco mansion is one of the state's
finest inns. The inn was once a private estate and is surrounded by lush gardens