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FREE FREE MAP Kitsap Peninsula MAP DESTINATIONS & ATTRACTIONS Visitors Guide INSIDE INSIDE Enjoy a variety of activities and attractions like a tour of the Suquamish Museum, located near the Chief Seattle 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 Puget Sound. 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 West Seattle- 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 Tacoma Narrows 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 Olympic Peninsula, 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. Washington 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 Port Orchard. 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 Admiralty Inlet 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.