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Trip Day:
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170
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Latitude:
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43°23.32'
N
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Locks Today:
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0
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Miles Today:
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32
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Longitude:
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087°51.86' W
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Locks Total:
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81
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Total Miles:
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3,409
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Location:
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Port Washington, WI
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A peaceful sunrise began our day as we readied to leave. Although winds were light, we motor-sailed down the coast with slightly rolling seas off our stern quarter. There was a mix of farmland and light industry along the shore as well as sandy beach areas. The interesting art deco lighthouse came into view as we approached the Port Washington harbor.
Port Washington was voted the best Wisconsin town on a lake and in 2008 Forbes Magazine rated Ozaukee County #2 in the country to raise a family.
Ron checked into the marina office while Jean made lunch. Visitor’s map in hand, let the walking tour of the historic district begin! The downtown was very clean with wide streets, picturesque storefronts and welcoming flower beds. The Hoffman House Hotel, 1895, was a three story Queen Ann with nicely detailed brickwork and corner tower.
The Ozaukee County Courthouse on Main Street was built in 1902 at a cost of $65,000 and is still a stunning limestone building. Port Washington has been known as the “City of Seven Hills” due to the topography upon which the city if built. A number of streets are connected with stairway such as this extension of Main Street. 
There are many examples of homes built in the 1800s such as the Eghart House which remained in the family until 1969 when it was purchased by the historical society, restored and opened as a museum.
After dinner we walked around the renovated riverfront with a sense that Port Washington is a special little town.
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