Scene
changing
for Port
Washington
visitors
Savor a cozy retreat now;
plan ahead for summer
Visit
Port Washington
on Lake Michigan, just north of Milwaukee
Experience wonderful dining; unique shops.
Lakeview lodging; off-season specials. Great hiking
and birding. Bring your camera for the dramatic
photo opportunities!
1-800-719-4881 or VisitPortWashington.com
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LOCATED NORTH of Milwaukee on the Lake
Michigan shoreline, Port Washington has
always offered a picturesque taste of New
England.
A stroll through downtown Port Washington
reveals a thriving charter fishing industry, first
class marina, historic buildings and a variety
of dining options.Visitors returning to Port
Washington will notice a renewed Franklin
Street, with new sidewalks and year-round
planters.
There are new shopping options, including
charming boutiques and art galleries. Duluth
Trading Company, a Wisconsin-based
company, selected the former Smith Bros.
restaurant site for their second location. The
expansive store opened in 2012 and is a
regional draw for fans of the company���s
apparel.
But there are additional signs of revitalization.
Developers are renovating several buildings
into complexes that will combine apartment
and/or condos with commercial space.
Two other downtown buildings are being
restored into the Port Washington Historical
Society���s offices and a museum. The museum,
which will include a focus on maritime history,
is slated to open in fall 2013.
A new park along the harbor at the south end
of downtown will take advantage of Port
Washington���s lake views. The park will spring
from the coal-barge piers that once served the
WE Energies power plant. See
VisitPortWashington.com.
