Port Washington, Wisconsin

Historical Fishing Town

Port Washington offers opportunities to enjoy Lake Michigan, whether you are chartering a fishing trip, sailing in from Chicago or Door County or just enjoying the scenery from shore.

What to See & Do

The City of Port Washington provides a wealth of information and links to points of interest in Port Washington and the surrounding area on its website. In addition to tourist-type information, you can find everything you need to know, and more, about every aspect of living in "Port".

The Port Washington Chamber of Commerce also has a website with plenty of information.

Now, THIS sounds like fun...Port Pirate Festival promised mayhem and merriment, with an Invasion, a Parade, Fireworks, a Marketplace, and Entertainment. A good time was had by all - you can see a couple of photos on our Photos page. Check out the website for all the information.

Port Washington's most famous and unique event is Fish Day - billed as the "World's largest one-day outdoor fish fry". It's actually a very popular lakeside festival, with a great parade, carnival rides, two music stages, and lots more. People come from far and near - come and see what all the fuss is about!