The Starrett House

Built in 1889 as a wedding gift from George Andrea's Take-This is another historic stop you can put on your Port Townsend itinerary. However, you can't just wander in. Starrett to his wife Ann, this Victorian masterpiece is famous for its free-floating spiral staircase and unique solar calendar ceiling. It's also considered one of Port Townsend's most haunted homes, with visitors and former innkeepers reporting sightings of a mysterious red-haired woman believed by some to be Ann herself. Whether you believe the stories or not, it's one of the city's most fascinating landmarks.