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Enjoy a variety of activities and attractions like a tour of the Museum, located near the Chief grave site, that tell the story of local Native Americans Welcome and their contribution to the region’s history and culture. to the Kitsap Peninsula!

The beautiful Kitsap Peninsula is located directly across Gardens, Galleries & Museums Naval & Military History Getting Around the Region from Seattle offering visitors easy access to the www.VisitKitsap.com/gardens & Memorials www.VisitKitsap.com/transportation Natural Side of . Hop aboard a famous www.VisitKitsap.com/arts-and-culture visitkitsap.com/military-historic-sites- www.VisitKitsap.com/plan-your-event www.VisitKitsap.com/international-visitors WA State Ferry or travel across the impressive Tacaoma Visitors will find many places and events that veterans-memorials The Kitsap Peninsula is conveniently located Narrows Bridge and in minutes you will be enjoying miles offer insights about the region’s rich and diverse There are many historic sites, memorials and directly across from Seattle and Tacoma and a short of shoreline, wide-open spaces and fresh air. Explore history, culture, arts and love of the natural museums that pay respect to Kitsap’s remarkable distance from the Seattle-Tacoma International waterfront communities lined with shops, art galleries, environment. You’ll find a few locations listed in Naval, military and maritime history. Some sites the City & Community section in this guide and many more choices date back to the Spanish-American War. Others honor fallen soldiers Airport. One of the most scenic ways to travel to the Kitsap Peninsula eateries and attractions. Find more information about at the links above located on our website. in World War I and II, the Korean and Vietnam Wars. The region is a is aboard the world famous WA State Ferries. (See ferries shown on communities, lodging, events and things to do at our popular destination among veterans and for military reunions, Follow the map.) Four routes serve the Kitsap Peninsula: Edmonds-Kingston, website, www.VisitKitsap.com. Golf Kitsap Peninsula the link above for locations and more information. Seattle-Bainbridge Island, Seattle-Bremerton and - www.VisitKitsap.com/golf Vashon–Southworth. You can find schedules and other information at If you need assistance, please call (800) 337-0580 If you love golf, the Kitsap Peninsula offers Nature, Recreation & Public Parks www.wsdot.com/ferries/schedule. or send an email to [email protected]. excellent courses for serious golfers who are www.VisitKitsap.com/public-parks If arriving from the south, you’ll find access via looking for a day, weekend or week-long getaway www.visitkitsap.com/nature-environment the impressive Bridge and Hwy to test their skills, as well as for those who just The Kitsap Peninsula region is a year-round 16, or Hwy 3 via Olympia-Shelton. If arriving want to enjoy some quality time with family destination for family recreation and nature- from Canada via the Blackball or Victoria ferry and friends. Gold Mountain, McCormick Woods, White Horse and based activities. You’ll find dozens of county, to Port Angeles, or from the , Trophy Lake are award-wining courses with full-service restaurants city and WA State parks that offer visitors your route is via Hwy 104 across the Hood and lounges. You’ll also find affordable options like Kitsap County’s access to beaches, wooded trails, shelters, picnic areas, skate parks The Natural Side of Puget Sound.™ The Natural Side of Puget Sound.™ Kitsap Canal Bridge. The Bremerton National Airport serves those arriving Seattle Village Green Golf Course, perfect for families and beginners. While and playgrounds, as well as parks for special needs children in Peninsula by private plane. Follow the links above for other transportation you’re here, enjoy a round at Chambers Bay, host of the 2015 US Open. Bremerton and Silverdale. Birding fans will be happy to learn there options and visitor services. are several WA State Audubon birding sites around the region. Kitsap Loves Kids & Pets Follow the links above for more information about local parks and More Information & Visitor Services State www.Visitkitsap.com/things-to-do Tacoma WA State Audubon sites. The Kitsap Peninsula region offers visitors of all ages, interests, www.visitkitsap.com/kitsap-loves-kids and budgets a wide variety of activities all year round. For more Rain or shine, children of all ages will enjoy Boating & Water Activities information about the region and visitor resourses, travel to www. visits to the popular Keyport Undersea Naval www.VisitKitsap.com/boating VisitKitsap.com and click on any of the tabs for Things To Do, Places Museum, Aurora Valentinetti Puppet Museum, The dozens of marinas and ports make Kitsap To Stay, Eat & Drink and Plan Your Visit. You will also find dozens of Bug Museum, Bainbridge Kids Discovery Museum a popular destination for those who enjoy sub-categories for every type of interest, age and time of year. Our and Poulsbo Marine Science Center. You will also find many family- boating, scuba diving, fishing, water trail Calendar, features annual and communities events happening right and pet-friendly lodging and dining choices plus miles of public activities or just like to stroll along the public now. Check out our blog at www.VisitKitsap/blog for great ideas on beaches, playgrounds, trails and public parks where children, pets, docks and boardwalks. Follow the link above towns to visit, recreational activities and places to eat. And be sure and adults can enjoy wide-open spaces and lots of fresh air. Follow for information about locations, launch sites and amenities. Please to read our latest VKP e-news to find out what’s happening each the link above for of things to do. see the other side of this guide for details about the Kitsap Peninsula www.VisitKitsap.com month. It’s always featured on the homepage at www.VisitKitsap.com. (800) 337-0580 • [email protected] National Water Trails.

CITIES & COMMUNITIES Just for Fun Around the Region hotel is located just off the main highway. During the summer, the park, beach and Port of Manchester public www.VisitKitsap.com/just-for-fun hotel hosts free concerts on the lawn overlooking Agate Passage. docks, perfect for launching a motor or non- From car and boat shows, to shopping to This side of our brochure is devoted to giving visitors Golf lovers can play the award-winning White Horse Golf Club and motorized water craft. Nearby is the popular trying your hand at lady luck, you’ll find lots a glimpse of the many charming waterfront cities, enjoy territorial views, outdoor deck and full-service restaurant. Manchester State Park with long beaches, trails of things to do on the Kitsap Peninsula just for communities and stops along the way. You will also find and camping. As you wind around the miles Bainbridge Island fun. If you’re in the mood for shopping head to information about popular attractions, annual events of scenic shoreline, you’ll come to little stops Silverdale and you’ll find big-brand stores like www.VisitKitsap.com/Bainbridge-Island The Kitsap Conference Center Ride the Historic Carlisle II and things-to-do for all ages, all year round. You will along the way, including the new Harper’s REI, Costco, Trader Joe’s and two large shopping centers; the Kitsap Kick off your Kitsap Peninsula experience Public Pier, shown above. One of the four WA State Ferry Terminals find much more information 24/7 at our website at Mall and The Trails. You’ll also find one-of-a-kind shops selling original aboard the world-famous WA State Ferry that that serves the Kitsap Peninsula is located in and sails Southworth The Kitsap Conference Center is Kitsap’s premier venue offering Original Circa 1900 Mosquito Fleet Ferry www.VisitKitsap.com. sails almost on the hour between Seattle and artwork, antiques, re-purposed items, apparel, gifts and specialty foods Enjoy! between West Seattle and Vashon Island. Heading south along the 16,000 sq. ft. of meeting space, breakout rooms and full-service, Bainbridge Island. Winslow Way is the heart Hop aboard the Carlisle II or Admiral Pete for a at cities and towns around the region. If you’re feeling lucky, head to shoreline, you’ll discover magical vistas of the Puget Sound. Continue on-site conference and banquet services. The KCC is conveniently Hansville of downtown and offers a wide range of chic, ten-minute sail between the cities of Bremerton the Suquamish Clearwater Casino or The Point Casino, both which offer on and you’ll arrive in Olalla, host of live concerts and the famous located at Bremerton Harborside across from hotels, arts district, www.VisitKitsap.com/Hansville urban shops, casual and fine dining, and craft beverages. Special and . Take a stroll around their unique a variety of dining options and live entertainment. Car Cruz fans can Olalla Bluegrass Festival held in mid August. Nearby is the lovely restaurants, WA State Ferry to Seattle and other transportation. Sandy beaches and majestic views of the Puget attractions include the world-class Bainbridge Island Museum of Art waterfronts and downtown districts. Cyclists welcome! A delightful enjoy shows happening in Port Gamble, Bremerton and Port Orchard Olalla Vineyard & Winery, a perfect stop via car or bike. In addition to the main facility, KCC includes the Harborside Fountain Sound and make Hansville a located on the corner near the ferry terminal, the Bainbridge Island journey for all ages! $2 cash-only each way. on a regular basis. One of the most popular is the Saints Car Club Cruz Room and a 3,000 sq. ft. space with panoramic views of popular year-round destination. A must-see is Japanese American Exclusion Memorial and famous Bloedel Reserve. South Kitsap Area & Regional Park held in Port Orchard on Bay St. in August. and Puget Sound. The KCC is a popular venue for meetings, wedding Kitsap Transit provides public transportation services to communities the restored 1879 Lighthouse www.VisitKitsap.com/kitsap-loves-kids Keyport and events. For other conference and meeting space ideas, go to throughout Kitsap County. 800-501-RIDE. For routes, services and Sip & Sample Kitsap recognized by the US Lighthouse Society and The South Kitsap Regional Park offers a wide schedules, visit the Kitsap Transit at www.kitsaptransit.org. www.VisitKitsap.com/Keyport www.VisitKitsap.com/plan-your-event. Craft Beverages considered the oldest lighthouse in Puget Sound. The multi-bedroom range of activities for visitors, including the Located between Silverdale and Poulsbo , www.VisitKitsap.com/eat-and-drink keeper’s house is available to rent. Nearby is the pet-friendly Point South Kitsap Skate Park, one of the largest A B C D E F Keyport is home to the Naval Undersea Museum, After enjoying the great outdoors or a tour of No Point Park with picnic areas, wetland trails and official WA State skate parks in the . There To /Olympic Peninsula a favorite of Navy buffs and children of all ages. Port Townsend, Keystone Ferry to , towns and attractions, take a break and sip and Audubon birding sites. Quench your thirst and appetite at the are also biking and hiking trails, ballfields and MILES 1 2 3 4 5 Sequim, Port Angeles, and ferries to Victoria and sample some micro-brews, wines and spirits The Port of Keyport & Marina has a boat launch, picnic areas. It’s very family- and pet-friendly. You’ll also find the HansGrill a local favorite cafe and grocery store where you can fuel Vancouver B.C. public beach and dock with tables located Whidbey brewed and bottled right here on the Kitsap unique Kitsap Live Steamers offering free rides on miniature steam up or pack a picnic for a stroll around Kitsap County’s Buck Lake, 1 Island Peninsula. Visit the link shown above for more information, including steps from the Keyport Mercantile & Sandwich Shoppe, which offers powered trains. Hansville Greenway Nature Preserve or Norwegian Point Park. Port SKUNK BAY a list of locations and tasting events. Use the Dining filter to find bars, homemade sandwiches and hand-dipped ice cream. It’s a great place Ludlow to get picnic supplies or launch your Kitsap Peninsula National Water Belfair, Allyn & the Hood Canal lounges and restaurants that serve local craft beverages. Little Boston/Port Gamble Hansville S’ Tribe Trails adventure. Dining options include Casa Mexico and Whiskey www.VisitKitsap.com/kitsap-peninsula-mini-stops Agri-Tourism, Farms www.VisitKitsap.com/Little-Boston Creek Steakhouse. Located south of Bremerton is Belfair and the place to begin exploring & Farmer’s Markets Descendants of the Salish people, the Port the Hood Canal area, a popular destination for outdoor recreation Silverdale www.VisitKitsap.com/agri-tourism Gamble S’Klallam Tribe has lived on the shores activities like boating, fishing, cycling, kayaking and camping atBelfair www.VisitKitsap.com/Silverdale PUGET Kitsap Peninsula is dedicated to supporting and of Port Gamble Bay on the Kitsap Peninsula for and Twanoh State Parks. Heading south is the little waterfront town 2 104 HOOD CANAL SOUND Silverdale is the largest retail hub in the region BRIDGE promoting its local agriculture community and more than 1,000 years. Today, the Tribe continues of Allyn, a classic tourist stop with great burgers, ice cream, local and offers visitors the unique opportunity to Little farmers markets. Follow the link for a interactive the traditions that shaped its culture, including the annual ancestral diner and beach perfect for a picnic. Boston Port enjoy both a great shopping and outdoor Eglon map that provides a list of local farms (some canoe journey. One of the Tribe’s most popular visitor attractions is Gamble recreation experience. The Best Western Plus Gig Harbor To Everett & open to the public), farmers markets, farm stands, vineyards and local Heronswood, an internationally renowned garden open Fridays and Bellingham Silverdale Beach Hotel and Oxford Suites are www.VisitKitsap.com/Gig-harbor Quilcene 104 restaurants that offer menus featuring fresh, locally sourced ingredients. for scheduled tours, lectures and rare plant sales. The Point Casino & located overlooking the waterfront minutes from the Kitsap Mall, Located just across the Tacoma Narrow Bridge, Farmers markets are located in Kingston-Saturday, Poulsbo-Saturday, Event Center offers entertainment, live concerts, sports events and a The Trails, famous retailers REI, Costco and Trader Joe’s and five this sophisticated waterfront city is a great place 101 Suquamish-Wednesday, Bainbridge Island-Saturday, Silverdale-Tuesday, 104 variety of dining options featuring Fresh Market menus. In late 2016, Edmonds very impressive golf courses. There are a variety of dining choices to launch your Kitsap Peninsula journey from 3 Bremerton-Thursday and Sunday and Port Orchard-Saturday. the casino will open a new 100-room hotel. Kingston for all tastes and ages. Silverdale is very child- and pet-friendly, so the south. The historic waterfront district is Port Gamble take time to discover its “natural side” in Old Town Silverdale and lined with art galleries, bookstores, boutiques 104 HOOD CANAL View from Oxford Suites overlooking www.VisitKitsap.com/Port-Gamble Silverdale Waterfront Park, including the large playground, sandy and dozens of great dining choices. Be sure to stop by the beautiful DABOB BAY and Best Western Plus This once-mighty mill town hasn’t changed beach, restrooms and picnic areas. The 7-mile Clear Creek Trail and take a stroll along the Waterfront History 307 WHITE HORSE Silverdale Beach Hotel GOLF CLUB much since the 1850s and today it’s a National offers family friendly-trails, views of wildlife habitat and WA State Walk and Narrows Park. Gig Harbor is part of the Kitsap Peninsula Indianola Historic Site offering tours of restored Victorian Audubon birding sites. The Port of Silverdale offers boat launches, National Water Trails and offers many places to enjoy boating and Poulsbo MILLER BAY houses. The Port Gamble Theater, museum and public piers, overnight moorage, kayak/SUP rentals and the perfect other outdoor recreation activities No matter the weather, adventure 4 5 LIBERTY BAY original post office are still in use today. The place to launch your Kitsap Peninsula National Water Trail adventures. and beautiful scenery await you. Suquamish 3 old Port Gamble General Store & Cafe is a local favorite and home Bangor 522 Seabeck to a massive seashell museum. Nearby is St. Paul’s Church, where www.VisitKitsap.com/Seabeck Keyport 305 AGATE couples have said “I do” since 1897. There are shops to explore, PASS PUGET Just minutes from Silverdale, this once booming BRIDGE SOUND kayak rentals, scenic views and community events. mill town is now a nice stop to add to your visit Brinnon Kingston to the Kitsap Peninsula. At the historic and www.VisitKitsap.com/Kingston friendly Seabeck General Store you can pick 5 305 up provisions for a picnic on the public dock, HOOD CANAL Start your Kitsap Peninsula adventure with a Brownsville scenic ride aboard the ferry from Edmonds sandy beach or at one of the nearby parks. Kitsap County Guillemot Silverdale Bainbridge to Kingston. Once a rip-roaring lumber town, Cove Nature Reserve offers access to saltwater beaches, trails and Seabeck KITSAP COUNTY 520 FAIRGROUNDS Island Kingston is now a cozy, waterfront community. wildlife viewing. Scenic Beach State Park also offers access to long DYES Winslow

Tracyton PORTORCHARD BAY beaches, picnic areas and trails. Other attractions include a gift shop, INLET Enjoy authentic Mexican takeout from Mi Sueno 5 3 Tacos Y Mas, handmade treats from Mora Ice Creamery and a taste Seabeck Pizza and an espresso stop. Seabeck is a wonderful place 303 of Paris at J’aime Les Crepes. The Port of Kingston Marina and Mike for a kayak or bike ride offering scenic views of the Hood Canal and Kingston, Washington 6 Wildcat Seattle Olympic Mountains. Wallace Waterfront Park host the Kingston Farmers Market, Concerts www.the-point-casino.com | 1.866.547.6468 Camp Lake Union 90 on Apple Tree Cove, Kites Over Kingston (March) and many other Manette Bremerton 101 Bremerton events. The Kingston Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Information Places to Stay on the Kitsap Peninsula www.VisitKitsap.com/Bremerton www.VisitKitsap.com/lodging Center is a great place to find brochures, maps, guides and info West Seattle To Spokane Bremerton is home to one of four routes on KITSAP Manchester From romantic waterfront view suites to affordable, family- and pet- about local events. Holly the Kitsap Peninsula served by the WA State PENINSULA Annapolis friendly inns and campgrounds, you’ll find lodging accommodations Indianola Ferries and provides visitors with a direct GOLD MOUNTAIN that meet your needs and budget. Use the filter on our Lodging GOLF CLUB YUKON www.VisitKitsap.com/Indianola connection to . Bremerton 7 HARBOR page to find information about local hotels, B&Bs, cottages, guest Port This close-knit community is centered around a long public waterfront is famous for its Naval and maritime heritage Orchard houses, RV and camping facilities. Gorst pier that juts into Puget Sound with spectacular views across to and popular attractions include the historic USS Turner Joy, Puget 16 Fauntleroy Seattle and . Sound Naval Museum and Naval Shipyard Memorial Fountain Plaza. Southworth Baymont Inn & Suites - Bremerton 160 Other attractions include the Kitsap Historical Museum and Aurora MCCORMICK WOODS (360) 337-7666 • baymontinnbremerton.com 3 Poulsbo-Little Norway Valentinetti Puppet Museum located in the Arts District along with art GOLF CLUB Best Western Plus Bainbridge Island BREMERTON www.VisitKitsap.com/Poulsbo galleries, shops and restaurants. Hop aboard the Carlisle II foot ferry, (206) 855-9666 • bestwesternbainbridge.com INTERNATIONAL Norwegian loggers, farmers and fishermen who part of the 1900 Mosquito Fleet. The 10-minute journey connects Dewatto AIRPORT Best Western Plus Silverdale Beach Hotel arrived in 1885 loved the area so much they 8 Bremerton and Port Orchard waterfront district and sails about every TROPHY LAKE GOLF (360) 698-1000 • silverdalebeachhotel.com Belfair named it Little Norway. Start your tour at the 30-minutes. Just across the bridge is the hip little community of & CASTING CLUB Clearwater Casino Resort - Suquamish Poulsbo Maritime Museum and Visitor Center Manette, a local favorite for visitors, boaters and cyclists. (360) 598-8700 • clearwatercasino.com Seatac and head down Front Street to indulge in pastries Vashon 5 Island SEATTLE-TACOMA Comfort Inn on the Bay - Port Orchard from the world famous Sluys’ Bakery, handmade Port Orchard INTERNATIONAL (360) 895-2666 • tinyurl.com/h8ovrzw AIRPORT treats from Boehm’s Chocolates, and marvel at the largest collection of VisitKitsap.com/Port-Orchard Olalla Guest House International - Poulsbo licorice in the USA at Marina Market. Art galleries, boutiques, antique This scenic waterfront town is a haven of large HOTEL OPENING NOVEMBER 2016! (360) 697-4400 • redlion.com/poulsbo and specialty shops, indie bookstores and dozens of eateries will and small antique stores, specialty shops offering Oxford Suites - Silverdale Waterfront 9 keep you entertained for most of the day. Poulsbo is a great place to re-purposed items, and eateries to satisfy any (888) 698-7848 • oxfordsuitessilverdale.com Tahuya enjoy outdoor recreation, including cycling and kayaking. Wrap up taste buds. Grab some sweet treats at Carter’s Purdy

Oyster Bay Inn - Bremerton HOOD CANAL the day with a cold one at Poulsbo’s award-winning microbreweries. Chocolates located at the Port Orchard Pubic (360) 377-5510 • oysterbayinnbremerton.com Key Events: Poulsbo Viking Fest (May 20-22), July 3 Fireworks, Arts Market. The passenger terminal for the Carlisle II foot ferry and Poulsbo Inn & Suites - Little Norway & Craft Festival, and Concerts on the Bay. Stay the night or weekend Port Orchard Marina are located on the boardwalk leading to the Union To Shelton (800) 597-5151 • poulsboinn.com 16 and get to know this lovely gem on the Kitsap Peninsula. Port Orchard waterfront park, children’s playground and walking trail. During the summer, the park hosts the farmers market, Car Allyn Suquamish/Suquamish Tribe Cruz, Taste of Port Orchard, and free summer Concerts on the Bay. 10 www.VisitKitsap.com/Suquamish Gig 5 Port Orchard is home of best-selling author Debbie Macomber and Harbor This scenic waterfront community is the ancestral inspiration for her popular Cedar Cove books and Hallmark series. 3 home of the Suquamish Tribe and an internationally Other attractions include the Veteran’s Museum, Sidney Museum. Welcome to The Point Casino & Hotel, recognized center of Native American history, 18 culture, art and events. Tribal landmarks Annapolis, Manchester, Southworth and Olalla offering101 over 700 slot machines, a variety TACOMA include the world-class , www.VisitKitsap.com/cities-communities NARROWS BRIDGE restored Grave site, Suquamish Veteran’s Memorial, One of the most scenic routes on the Kitsap Peninsula via car or of table games, poker, casual & fine dining, 11 and massive House of Awakened Culture, fashioned after the original bike is along the shoreline from downtown Port Orchard heading east along Bay St. and past the Comfort Inn on the Bay. First stop entertainment, cigar room and player’s club. 900-foot-long . The public dock and picnic areas, Fox along the way is the hip little area called . There you’ll find Island offer majestic views of the mountains, Salish Sea, Seattle and Annapolis 16 5 Josephine’s Redeemed Boutique and Whiskey Gulch Coffee Co. & COME JOIN THE FUN! Mt. Rainier. The Suquamish Clearwater Casino Resort and 184-room Shelton Café. Next is the community of Manchester with a lovely public Tacoma To Portland