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Poulsbo

Washington, United States · North America

About Poulsbo

Poulsbo is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Bangor Trident Base, 26km from Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP).

Poulsbo is a town located in Washington, United States. With a population of 10,041, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Poulsbo sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Los Angeles time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Poulsbo to your route.

About Poulsbo

Poulsbo ( PAWLZ-boh) is a city on Liberty Bay in Kitsap County, Washington, United States. It is the smallest of the four cities in Kitsap County. The population was 11,970 at the 2020 census and an estimated 10,927 in 2018. The Suquamish people have inhabited the surrounding area, called č̓uʔč̓uɬac in Lushootseed,

Read more for millennia. After the signing of the Treaty of Point Elliott in 1855, many were moved to the Port Madison Indian Reservation. Poulsbo was then founded in the 1880s by Norwegian immigrant Jørgen Eliason, who was joined by other Scandinavians who relocated from the Midwestern states. They were drawn here by the availability of land, by the area's rich resources, and by a landscape similar to their native home. The settlement was connected by boats to other areas of the region, including the Puget Sound mosquito fleet, which was eventually usurped by highways built in the early 20th century. Modern-day downtown Poulsbo maintains a Scandinavian theme to honor its early immigrant history and is a popular regional tourist destination. One of its local products, Poulsbo Bread, is made locally at Sluys Bakery and used to be sold internationally. Many visitors arrive by boat; there are three marinas near the town, and the town's harbor is an excellent anchorage.

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Poulsbo is located in Washington, United States, North America. The coordinates are 47.7359 latitude, -122.6465 longitude.

What is the population of Poulsbo?

Poulsbo has a population of approximately 10,041 people, making it a town in United States.

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Population
10,041
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
Washington
Timezone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
47.7359, -122.6465

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911
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911
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911
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Worth the detour from Poulsbo

3 notable places within an hour's drive.

museum

Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP)

Frank Gehry-designed museum celebrating contemporary popular culture through music, sci-fi, fantasy, and video game exhibits.

26 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Space Needle

Futuristic observation tower built for the 1962 World's Fair, an iconic symbol of Seattle's skyline.

26 km · about 30 min drive

museum

LeMay - America's Car Museum

One of the world's largest automotive museums with 350 vehicles in a striking facility overlooking Tacoma's waterfront.

57 km · about 65 min drive

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  • 69 kmHurricane Ridge ViewpointA mile-high viewpoint in Olympic National Park with panoramic views of the Olympic Mountains, the Strait of Juan de Fuca, and on clear days, Mount Baker.

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