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French explorers saw it in the late 17th century, and in 1835, General Wooster Harrison became the town's first permanent settler, in what he originally named Wisconsin City.  Nestled among the hills and along the shoreline of Lake Michigan, just 30 miles north of Milwaukee, is a city that will tug at your heartstrings at first glance...  Reminiscent of a New England fishing village and brimming with Midwestern friendliness, Port Washington is a place that will immediately captivate, inspire and draw you in to her charm and beauty.  On the National Register of Historic Places, the city offers a plethora of pre-Civil War buildings and historic storefronts.  But there are also plenty of restaurants, shops and inviting accommodations, beaches, trails, fishing opportunities and lots more to see and do.  Take some time to visit our two lighthouses, our beaches or our nearby state park facilities.  Come for a day and enjoy one of our many festivals, or stay for awhile and experience the joy of relaxation.  Either way, you're sure to enjoy yourself while you are here!