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Entertainment Enjoy a variety of activities and attractions like a tour of the Museum, VisitKitsap.com/entertainment Welcome located near the Chief grave site, that tell the story of local Native Americans From big name, nationally recognized musicians and their contribution to the region’s history and culture. and acts at the Admiral Theatre, Suquamish The beautiful Kitsap Peninsula region is located directly Clearwater Casino Resort and The Point Casino across from Seattle offering visitors easy access to the & Hotel, to indie bands playing at the historic Natural Side of .™ Hop aboard a famous Gardens, Galleries & Museums Naval & Military History Manette Saloon, you will find places to play WA State Ferry or travel across the impressive Tacoma day or night on the Kitsap Peninsula. There are summer concerts VisitKitsap.com/gardens & Memorials Narrows Bridge and in minutes you will be enjoying on the lawn and by the bay and bars offering jazz, rock bands and VisitKitsap.com/arts-and-culture VisitKitsap.com/military-historic-sites- miles of shoreline, wide-open spaces and fresh air. Visitors will find many places and events that veterans-memorials other nightlife entertainment all year round. The region is home to Explore waterfront communities lined with shops, art offer insights about the region’s rich and There are many historic sites, memorials and the Bremerton Symphony, dance companies and several community galleries, eateries and attractions. diverse history, culture, arts and love of the museums around the Kitsap Peninsula that pay theaters where you can enjoy performances up-close and personal. natural environment. You’ll find a few locations respect to the region’s remarkable Naval, military Getting Around the Region For more information about lodging, attractions, listed in the City & Community section in this guide and many more and maritime history. Some sites date back to the Spanish-American communities, events and things to do, go to VisitKitsap.com/transportation choices at the links above located on our website. War. Others honor fallen soldiers in World Wars I and II, the Korean and VisitKitsap.com/plan-your-event VisitKitsap.com. Check out our Calendar of Events for Vietnam Wars. The region is a popular destination for military reunions. VisitKitsap.com/international-visitors Golf Kitsap Peninsula what’s happening during your visit. You’ll find lots of Visit the link above for more information. 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Four routes serve the Kitsap Peninsula: Edmonds-Kingston, on the VKP website at VisitKitsap.com/visitor-services. who just want to enjoy some quality time destination for family recreation and nature- Seattle-Bainbridge Island, Seattle-Bremerton and West Seattle- with family and friends. Gold Mountain, McCormick Woods, White based activities. You’ll find dozens of county, Vashon–Southworth. You can find schedules and other information at Horse and Trophy Lake are award-wining courses with full-service city and state parks that offer access to beaches, wsdot.com/ferries/schedule. restaurants and lounges. You’ll find leisure golf courses as well. trails, shelters, picnic areas and skate parks. Parks in Bremerton and ™ ™ The Natural Side of Puget Sound. The Natural Side of Puget Sound. While you’re here, enjoy a round at Chambers Bay, host of the Silverdale offer special ADA accessible playgrounds. Birding fans If arriving from the south, you’ll find access 2015 US Open. will be happy to learn there are several WA State Audubon birding via the impressive Tacoma Narrows Bridge Kitsap sites around the region. Visit the links above for more information and Hwy 16, or Hwy 3 via Olympia-Shelton. Peninsula Seattle Region Kitsap Loves Kids & Pets about local parks and WA State Audubon sites. If arriving from Canada via the Blackball or Visitkitsap.com/things-to-do Victoria Ferry to Port Angeles, or from the Visitkitsap.com/kitsap-loves-kids Boating & Water Activities , your route is via Hwy 104 Visitkitsap.com/pet-friendly VisitKitsap.com/boating State across the Bridge. The Bremerton National Airport Tacoma Rain or shine, children of all ages will enjoy The dozens of marinas and ports make Kitsap serves those arriving by private plane. Visit the links above for other visits to the popular Keyport Undersea Naval a popular destination for those who enjoy transportation options and visitor services. Museum, Aurora Valentinetti Puppet Museum, boating, scuba diving, fishing, water trail Bug Museum, Bainbridge Kids Discovery Museum and Poulsbo’s Sea activities or just like to stroll along the public More Info & Visitor Services Discovery Science Center. You will also find many family and pet- docks and boardwalks. Visit the link above for The Kitsap Peninsula region offers visitors of all ages, interests, and friendly lodging and dining choices plus miles of public beaches, information about locations, launch sites and amenities. Please see budgets a wide variety of activities all year round. Travel to VisitKitsap. playgrounds, trails and public parks where children, pets, and the other side of this guide for details about the 371-mile Kitsap com and click on any of the tabs for Things To Do, Places To Stay, Eat adults can enjoy wide-open spaces and lots of fresh air. Visit the Peninsula National Water Trails and inter-active map. For details, & Drink and Plan Your Visit. You will also find dozens of sub-categories links above for things to do. please visit kitsappeninsulawatertrails.com. for every type of interest, age and time of year. VisitKitsap.com • 800.337.0580 • [email protected]

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CITIES & COMMUNITIES During the summer, the hotel hosts free concerts on the lawn between Southworth in South Kitsap, West overlooking Agate Passage. The award-winning White Horse Golf Seattle, and Vashon Island. Continue south This side of our brochure is devoted to giving visitors Club offers stunning territorial views, outdoor deck, and full-service along along the shoreline and you’ll arrive in a glimpse of the many charming waterfront cities, restaurant. Save the date for the 2020 Suquamish-Clearwater LPGA Olalla, host of live concerts and the famous Legends Cup May 27-30. Info at: clearwaterlegendscup.com. Olalla Americana Music Festival held in mid Best Western Silverdale Beach Hotel communities and stops along the way. You will also find August. Nearby is the lovely Olalla Vineyard information about popular attractions, annual events Bainbridge Island & Winery, a perfect stop via car or bike. Oxford Suites - Silverdale and things-to-do for all ages, all year round. You can VisitKitsap.com/Bainbridge-Island Conference & Meeting Places Passenger Fast & Foot Ferries find much more information 24/7 at our website at Kick off your Kitsap Peninsula experience South Kitsap Area & Regional Park Places to Stay on the Kitsap Peninsula aboard the world-famous WA State Ferry that VisitKitsap.com/kitsap-loves-kids The Kitsap Conference Center at Bremerton Harborside, one Kitsap Transit Passenger Fast Ferry Service offers travelers VisitKitsap.com/lodging VisitKitsap.com. Enjoy! sails almost on the hour between Seattle and The South Kitsap Regional Park offers a wide of the region’s premier meeting spaces, is located next to hotels, 30-minute service between downtown Seattle and Bremerton and From romantic waterfront view suites to affordable, family and pet- Bainbridge Island. Winslow Way is the heart range of activities for visitors, including the plazas, and waterfront views of Sinclair Inlet and the Puget Sound. 40-minute crossing between Seattle to Kingston. You friendly inns and campgrounds, you’ll find lodging accommodations Hansville of downtown and offers a wide range of chic, South Kitsap Skate Park, one of the largest KCC is conveniently located next to the WA State Ferry Terminal and can find details about schedules and purchasing tickets VisitKitsap.com/Hansville that meet your needs and budget. Use the filter on our Lodging page urban shops, casual and fine dining, and craft beverages. Special skate parks in the . There new Kitsap Transit 30-minute Passenger Only Fast Ferry to Seattle. at kitsaptransit.com/service/category/fast-ferry. You can to find information about local hotels, B&Bs, Airbnbs, cottages, guest Sandy beaches and majestic views of the Puget attractions include the world-class Bainbridge Island Museum of Art are also biking and hiking trails, ballfields Other meeting/events venues include the Best Western Silverdale also enjoy a ride aboard one of our local foot ferries houses, RV and camping facilities. Below is a list of just a few lodging Sound and Admiralty Inlet make Hansville a located on the corner near the ferry terminal, the Bainbridge Island and picnic areas. It’s very family and pet friendly. You’ll also find Beach Hotel & Conference Center, also located on the waterfront, for a scenic 10-minute ride between the Bremerton and Port popular year-round destination. Considered options you’ll find on the Kitsap Peninsula. Japanese American Exclusion Memorial and famous Bloedel Reserve. the unique Kitsap Live Steamers offering free rides on miniature the Admiral Theatre, Kiana Lodge, Hood Canal Vista Pavillion, Orchard. $2 cash-only each way. Cyclists welcome. Find schedule the oldest lighthouse in Puget Sound and steam powered trains. Kitsap County Fairgrounds-Pavilion & Event Center. Find more info at kitsaptransit.com/service/foot-ferry. For information about A Best Western Plus Silverdale Beach Hotel recognized by the US Lighthouse Society, the Keyport venue locations and other services at VisitKitsap.com/plan-your-event. other public transit services and schedules, visit kitsaptransit.org. (360) 698-1000 • silverdalebeachhotel.com beautifully restored 1879 Point No Point Lighthouse is a must-see. VisitKitsap.com/Keyport Belfair, Allyn & the Hood Canal Best Western Plus Wesley Inn - Gig Harbor B The multi-bedroom keeper’s house is available to rent. Nearby is Located between Silverdale and Poulsbo, VisitKitsap.com/kitsap-peninsula-mini-stops A B C D E F (888) 462-0002 • wesleyinn.com the pet-friendly Point No Point Park with picnic areas, wetland trails Keyport is home to the Naval Undersea Museum, Located south of Bremerton is Belfair and the place to begin To Olympic National Park/Olympic Peninsula Port Townsend, Keystone Ferry to Whidbey Island, C Comfort Inn on the Bay - Port Orchard and official WA State Audubon birding sites. Quench your thirst and a favorite of nautical buffs and children of exploring the Hood Canal area, a popular destination for outdoor MILES 1 2 3 4 5 (520) 257-4579 • tinyurl.com/h8ovrzw Sequim, Port Angeles, and ferries to Victoria and appetite at the HansGrill, a local favorite cafe and grocery store where all ages. The Port of Keyport & Marina has recreation activities like boating, fishing, cycling, kayaking and Vancouver B.C. Whidbey D Flagship Inn - Bremerton you can fuel up or pack a picnic for a stroll around Kitsap County’s Buck HOOD CANAL a boat launch, public beach and dock with camping at Belfair and Twanoh State Parks. Heading south is the little 1 Island (360) 479-6566 • flagshipinn.com Lake, Hansville Greenway Nature Preserve or Norwegian Point Park. tables located steps from the Keyport Mercantile & Diner, which waterfront town of Allyn, a classic tourist stop with great burgers, Port SKUNK BAY MAP KEY Ludlow E Guest House International/Red Lion - Poulsbo offers homemade sandwiches and hand-dipped ice cream. It’s a ice cream, local diner and beach perfect for a picnic. (360) 697-4400 • redlion.com/wa/poulsbo/guesthouse-poulsbo Little Boston/Port Gamble great place to get picnic supplies or launch your Kitsap Peninsula Lodging Hansville F Oyster Bay Inn & Suites - Bremerton S’Klallam Tribe National Water Trail adventure. Gig Harbor (360) 377-5510 • oysterbayinnbremerton.com VisitKitsap.com/Little-Boston VisitKitsap.com/Gig-harbor Golf Courses G Oxford Suites - Silverdale Waterfront Descendants of the Salish people, the Port Silverdale Located just across the Tacoma Narrows Casinos (360) 698-5995 • oxfordsuitessilverdale.com Gamble S’Klallam Tribe has lived on the shores VisitKitsap.com/Silverdale Bridge, this sophisticated city is a great place THE POINT PUGET CASINO & H Point No Point Lighthouse Keepers House - Hansville of Port Gamble Bay on the Kitsap Peninsula Silverdale is the largest retail hub in the region to launch your Kitsap Peninsula journey. The 2 Kitsap County 104 HOOD CANAL SOUND HOTEL (415) 362-7255 • https://tinyurl.com/rcklejt Fairgrounds - Event BRIDGE for more than 1,000 years. Today, the Tribe and offers visitors the unique opportunity to historic waterfront district is lined with art Center and Kitsap M I Port Gamble Guest Houses - Port Gamble continues the traditions that shaped its culture, including the annual enjoy both a great shopping and outdoor galleries, shops and dozens of great dining Conference Center Port (360) 447-8473 • portgambleguesthouse.com Little Eglon ancestral canoe journey. One of the Tribe’s most popular visitor recreation experience. The Best Western Plus choices. Attractions include the , Waterfront Gamble Boston To Everett & J Poulsbo Inn & Suites - Little Norway attractions is Heronswood, an internationally renowned garden Silverdale Beach Hotel and Oxford Suites History Walk and Narrows Park. Gig Harbor is part of the Kitsap Bellingham Quilcene 104 (800) 597-5151 • poulsboinn.com open Fridays and Saturdays for scheduled tours, lectures and rare overlook the waterfront minutes from the Kitsap Mall, The Trails, Peninsula National Water Trails and offers many places to launch a K Quality Inn & Suites - Silverdale plant sales. The Point Casino & Hotel offers live entertainment and famous retailers REI, Costco and Trader Joe’s and five very impressive kayak, SUP, and enoy other boating and recreation activities. (360) 692-7777 • https://tinyurl.com/tj7ml84 101 a variety of dining options featuring Fresh Market menus. golf courses. There are a variety of dining choices for all tastes and 104 3 Edmonds ages. Silverdale is very child and pet friendly, so take time to discover Kingston Bainbridge Island Lodging Association Port Gamble Agritourism & Farmers Markets HOOD CANAL DestinationBainbridge.com its “natural side” in Old Town Silverdale and Silverdale Waterfront VisitKitsap.com/Port-Gamble 104 Park, including the large playground, walkable beach, restrooms Most communities offer visitors the chance to enjoy Airbnbs - airbnb.com. Just type in the name of This once-mighty mill town hasn’t changed farmers markets and restaurants with locally sourced DABOB BAY city or town to find a place to stay on the Kitsap and picnic areas. The 7 mile Clear Creek Trail offers family friendly- much since the 1850s. Today it’s an official produce and products. Find info about locations, days and hours 307 WHITE HORSE Peninsula. trails, views of wildlife habitat and WA State Audubon birding sites. GOLF CLUB National Historic Site where original Victorian at: VisitKitsap.com/agritourism The Port of Silverdale offers boat launches, public piers, overnight J Casino/Hotels Indianola homes are still in use as residences, shops and moorage, kayak/SUP rentals and the perfect place to launch your Poulsbo Vineyards & Wineries MILLER BAY lodging at the The Port Gamble Guest Houses. E 5 L Kitsap Peninsula National Water Trail adventures. 4 Suquamish Clearwater Casino Resort/Event Center The Kitsap Peninsula is home to many award-winning LIBERTY BAY (800) 375-6073 • clearwatercasino.com The historic Port Gamble Theater, museum, and post office are still wines you can enjoy at wineries, tasting rooms and at Bangor 3 CLEARWATER 522 in use today. The old Port Gamble General Store is home to a massive Seabeck CASINO M The Point Casino & Hotel/Event Center events such as Bainbridge Island’s Wine on the Rock and Bremerton’s RESORT L seashell museum and at St. Paul’s Church, shown above, couples VisitKitsap.com/Seabeck (360) 297-0070 • thepointcasinoandhotel.com 305 Kitsap Wine Festival. More at: VisitKitsap.com/vineyards-wineries Keyport AGATE PUGET have been saying “I do” since 1897. Outdoor recreation fans will Just minutes from Silverdale, this once booming Port of Keyport PASS BRIDGE SOUND enjoy miles of hiking and mountain bike trails and kayak rentals. mill town is now a nice stop to add to your visit to the Kitsap Peninsula. The historic Brinnon Kingston & Washington & Washington State Ferry State Ferry - Seabeck General Store is a great place to 305 Kitsap Transit Fast Ferry Terminals pick up picnic provisions and enjoy a stroll 5 HOOD CANAL VisitKitsap.com/Kingston on the public dock. Guillemot Cove Nature Reserve offers access K Brownsville G Once a rip-roaring lumber town, Kingston is now to saltwater beaches, trails and wildlife viewing. Scenic Beach State Silverdale Bainbridge Seabeck KITSAP 520 a cozy waterfront community that welcomes Park offers camping, picnic areas and trails. Great destination for COUNTY Island FAIRGROUNDS DYES visitors to shop,eat, drink and enjoy events. cycling, kayaking and scenic drives with spectacular views of Hood INLET PORTORCHARD BAY Tracyton The Port of Kingston Marina and Mike Wallace Canal and the Olympic Mountains. Winslow 5 3 Waterfront Park host the Kingston Saturday Community Market, 303 Bremerton & WA State Ferry summer Concerts on Apple Tree Cove, Kites Over Kingston (March) In Kingston, Washington 6 Wildcat Seattle Kitsap Transit Fast Ferry Terminals Lake and many other events. The Kingston Chamber of Commerce & thepointcasinoandhotel.com | 360.297.0070 Camp VisitKitsap.com/Bremerton Union 90 Visitor Information Center is a great place to finds info about the 101 Bremerton Bremerton is the largest city in the region Kitsap Peninsula region. Kingston is served by the Edmonds-Kingston Kitsap famous for its historic Naval and maritime Manette West Seattle To Spokane route and . D F WA State Ferry Kitsap Transit Passenger Fast Ferry KITSAP Manchester heritage. Popular attractions include the STAY & PLAYHolly CONFERENCE Details at VisitKitsap.com/ferries. Peninsula CENTER historic USS Turner Joy, Puget Sound Naval Annapolis Indianola Museum, Naval Shipyard Memorial Fountain Plaza, Kitsap Historical GOLD MOUNTAIN C Blake TONIGHT! GOLF CLUB Port YUKON 7 HARBOR Island VisitKitsap.com/Indianola Museum, and Aurora Valentinetti Puppet Museum. Hop aboard Orchard This close-knit community is centered around a long public waterfront the Kitsap Transit foot ferry for 10-minute journey that connects Gorst pier that juts into Puget Sound with spectacular views across to Seattle. Bremerton and Port Orchard waterfront. Popular annual events 16 Fauntleroy Southworth include WA State Bremerton Brewfest (mid July) and the Blackberry 160 Poulsbo-Little Norway MCCORMICK WOODS Festival (early Sept). Bremerton is served by the Seattle-Bremerton 3 VisitKitsap.com/Poulsbo GOLF CLUB WA State Ferry route and Kitsap Transit Passenger Fast Ferry. BREMERTON Norwegian loggers, farmers and fishermen Details at . INTERNATIONAL VisitKitsap.com/ferries Dewatto AIRPORT who arrived in 1885 loved the area so much 8 they named it Little Norway. Start your tour Port Orchard TROPHY LAKE GOLF Belfair & CASTING CLUB at the Poulsbo Maritime Museum and Visitor VisitKitsap.com/Port-Orchard Center and head down Front Street to indulge This scenic waterfront town is a haven of large Seatac Vashon 5 in pastries from the world famous Sluys Bakery, handmade treats from and small antique stores, specialty shops Island SEATTLE-TACOMA INTERNATIONAL Boehm’s Chocolates, and marvel at the largest collection of licorice offering re-purposed items, and eateries to AIRPORT Olalla in the USA at Marina Market. Art galleries, boutiques, antique and satisfy any taste buds. There are dozens of specialty shops, indie bookstores and dozens of eateries will keep great places to finds art, antiques and vintage you entertained for most of the day. Poulsbo is a great place to gifts to give and get. The passenger terminal for the foot ferry and 9 Port Orchard Marina are located on the boardwalk leading to the enjoy outdoor recreation, including cycling and kayaking. Wrap up Tahuya Purdy Grapeview the day with a cold one at Poulsbo’s award-winning microbreweries. Port Orchard waterfront park, children’s playground and walking HOOD CANAL Allyn Key Events: Poulsbo Viking Fest (mid-May), July 3 Fireworks, Arts & trail. During the summer, the waterfront park hosts the Port Orchard 16 Craft Festival, and Concerts on the Bay. Stay the night or weekend Farmers Market, Car Cruz, Taste of Port Orchard, Saturday Night Union To Shelton and get to know this lovely gem on the Kitsap Peninsula. Market, and free summer Concerts on the Bay. Other attractions include the Veteran’s Museum and Sidney Museum & Art Gallery. Suquamish/Suquamish Tribe PLAY WITH PASSION. RELAX IN STYLE. VisitKitsap.com/Suquamish Annapolis, Manchester, Southworth and Olalla 10 FERRY KEY Gig 5 This scenic waterfront community is the VisitKitsap.com/cities-communities THAT’S THE POINT! Harbor B ancestral home of the Suquamish Tribe and One of the most scenic car and cycling routes on the Kitsap Peninsula 3 Washington State Ferry an internationally recognized center of Native is the shoreline from downtown Port Orchard heading east along Bay All Your Favorite Slots & Table Games American history, culture, art and events. Tribal St. past the Comfort Inn on the Bay and all the way to Olalla. The 700+ Slots • Blackjack • Craps Kitsap Transit Fast Ferry 18 Non - Smoking Section landmarks include the world-class Suquamish nice rest-stop is at Annapolis home of locally owned Whiskey Gulch 101 TACOMA Kitsap Transit Foot Ferry NARROWS Museum, restored Grave site, Suquamish Veteran’s Coffee Co. & Café. Next is the Manchester with a lovely public park, Live Music & Entertainment BRIDGE Memorial, and massive House of Awakened Culture, fashioned after picnic tables, and sandy beach. Port of Manchester’s public dock is Center Bar • Cutter Cigar Club • Boom Room Lounge 11 the original 900-foot-long . The public dock and picnic perfect to launch a motor or non-motorized water craft. Nearby is Dining Key Peninsula areas offer stunning views of the mountains, Salish Sea and Seattle. Manchester State Park offering trails, beach access and overnight and Fox Market Fresh Buffet • Little Boston Bistro • Point Julia Cafe Island The Suquamish Clearwater Casino Resort and 184-room hotel is camping. Other stops along the way include the Harper’s Public Pier 16 5 located just off the main highway. & Estuary and the WA State Southworth Ferry Terminal that sails Shelton The Point Casino & Hotel is proudly owned and operated by The Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe. To Portland Tacoma

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