The Top Must Do's in Downtown Poulsbo, Washington

Poulsbo, Washington is also known as "Little Norway" with its Norwegian ambience. This historic town has a fantastic downtown area with much to offer. There are a variety of retail establishments, eateries, and specialty shops to browse in. The atmosphere while walking downtown is pleasant and friendly.

Upon walking in the downtown area, a must stop is Sluy's Bakery. This bakery is known for its Poulsbo Bread, which is sold throughout the region. The bakery has a fantastically eye-appealing window showcase that entices visitors to step in. I love going here. Once inside, the atmosphere is a brightly lit with large display cases. The available baked items are displayed in a rather "L" shaped arrangement. The display cases, on the left, have a fantastic variety of cookies, pastries, and sweet treats to delight anyone. Samples are available. I like that.

· Turn to the right and you will see an assortment of decorated cakes.

· The espresso counter is on the end of the decorated cake display case.

· Directly across from the cookies are the prepackaged yeast products such as breads and rolls.

Sluy's Bakery is a well-known and established bakery. Every time I have been there (and it's been many!) the assortment has been fantastic. And, of course, the quality and taste are unbeatable. Everything here is baked on-site. The prices are very reasonable.

Call Sluy's Bakery at 360-779-2798 for more information. I know the owners to be very community involved.

Another site worth stopping at while browsing downtown Poulsbo is the Olympic Outdoor Center. Located on the waterfront, this place offers kayak rentals. The rentals are located right on Liberty Bay, making for an easy and convenient fun time. The waters are usually calm here. It is a wonderful way to begin kayaking. Plus, the price is right. If you want lessons, they also give those.

The Olympic Outdoor Center also have group tours, kayak camps and sells outdoor clothing. In fact, this place is just fun to go browse around in. The staff is knowledgeable about products. They also are a wealth of information regarding how to enjoy the Northwest outdoors while visiting Poulsbo, Washington.

Call the Outdoor Center at 360-697-6095. Or, visit them online at www.olympicoutdoorcenter.com. Their other online site is www.kayakproshop.com.

If you are in the market for something creative, visit Dancing Paint Brush. I love this place! It's near the Sluy's Bakery. Visitors can paint their own pottery or silver jewelry. There is a variety of unfinished stoneware just aching for your creativity here. It's fun to browse in here and see what is available. This environment makes for a fun birthday party. My son and his friends had the best time! There also are a variety of other wonderful ways for you to enjoy the ambience and creativity here.

The service is friendly and knowledgeable about everything the store/paint shop has to offer. Call them at 360-598-3800 for more information. Or, visit them online at www.dancingpaintbrush.com.

These are just a few of the stores to visit while enjoying your trip to downtown Poulsbo, Washington. Once you begin walking along the street, you probably will lose yourself in a variety of interesting shops.