FREE FREE Sip & Sample Craft Beverages Kitsap Peninsula MAP MAP DESTINATIONS & ATTRACTIONS VisitKitsap.com/eat-and-drink INSIDE INSIDE After enjoying the great outdoors and tours of our charming towns and attractions, take a Visitors Guide break to sample some local craft beers, wines and spirits brewed and bottled right here on the Kitsap Peninsula. Visit the above link for a list of locations and tasting events. Use the Dining filter to find bars, lounges and restaurants that serve local craft beverages. Entertainment Enjoy a variety of activities and attractions like a tour of the Suquamish Museum, VisitKitsap.com/entertainment Welcome located near the Chief Seattle 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 Puget Sound.™ 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-nurseries & 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-search 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-an-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. The Kitsap Peninsula is conveniently located VisitKitsap.com/golf places to pick up literature and learn more about the directly across from Seattle and Tacoma and a short If you love golf, the Kitsap Peninsula offers Nature, Recreation & Public Parks Kitsap Peninsula at one of the many Visitor Information distance from the Seattle-Tacoma International excellent courses for serious golfers who are VisitKitsap.com/public-parks Offices located in communities around the region. Find a Airport. One of the most scenic ways to travel to the Kitsap Peninsula looking for a day, weekend or week-long Visitkitsap.com/nature-environment list of locations open during the week and on weekends is aboard the world famous WA State Ferries. (See ferries shown on getaway to test their skills, as well as for those The Kitsap Peninsula region is a year-round the map.) 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 Washington Olympic Peninsula, your route is via Hwy 104 Visitkitsap.com/pet-friendly VisitKitsap.com/boating State across the Hood Canal 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 & Drink and Plan Your Visit. You will also find dozens of sub-categories VKP—6-2021 adults can enjoy wide-open spaces and lots of fresh air. Visit the Peninsula National Water Trails and inter-active map. For details, 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 along along the shoreline and you’ll arrive in overlooking Agate Passage. The award-winning White Horse Golf Olalla, host of live concerts and the famous This side of our brochure is devoted to giving visitors Club offers stunning territorial views, outdoor deck, and full-service Olalla Americana Music Festival held in mid August. Nearby is the lovely Olalla Vineyard a glimpse of the many charming waterfront cities, restaurant. & Winery, a perfect stop via car or bike. communities and stops along the way. You will also find Bainbridge Island Best Western Silverdale Beach Hotel information about popular attractions, annual events VisitKitsap.com/Bainbridge-Island South Kitsap Area & Regional Oxford Suites - Silverdale and things-to-do for all ages, all year round. You can Kick off your Kitsap Peninsula experience Park Conference & Meeting Places Passenger Fast & Foot Ferries find much more information 24/7 at our website at aboard the world-famous WA State Ferry that VisitKitsap.com/kitsap-loves-kids Places to Stay on the Kitsap Peninsula sails almost on the hour between Seattle and The South Kitsap Regional Park offers a wide The Kitsap Conference Center at Bremerton Harborside, one Kitsap Transit Passenger Fast Ferry Service now conveniently VisitKitsap.com/lodging VisitKitsap.com. Enjoy! Bainbridge Island. Winslow Way is the heart range of activities for visitors, including the of the region’s premier meeting spaces, is located next to hotels, offers travelers service between downtown Seattle and Kingston, From romantic waterfront view suites to affordable, family and pet- of downtown and offers a wide range of chic, South Kitsap Skate Park, one of the largest plazas, and waterfront views of Sinclair Inlet and the Puget Sound. Bremerton and Southworth. Details about schedules friendly inns and campgrounds, you’ll find lodging accommodations Hansville urban shops, casual and fine dining, and craft beverages. Special skate parks in the Puget Sound region. There KCC is conveniently located next to the WA State Ferry Terminal and and purchasing tickets at kitsaptransit.com/service/ VisitKitsap.com/Hansville that meet your needs and budget. Use the filter on our Lodging page attractions include the world-class Bainbridge Island Museum of Art are also biking and hiking trails, ballfields and new Kitsap Transit 30-minute Passenger Only Fast Ferry to Seattle. category/fast-ferry. You can also enjoy a ride aboard to find information about local hotels, B&Bs, Airbnbs, cottages, guest Sandy beaches and majestic views of the Puget located on the corner near the ferry terminal, the Bainbridge Island picnic areas. It’s very family and pet friendly. Other meeting/events venues include the Best Western Silverdale one of our local foot ferries for a scenic 10-minute ride houses, RV and camping facilities. Below is a list of just a few lodging Sound and Admiralty Inlet make Hansville a Japanese American Exclusion Memorial and famous Bloedel Reserve. You’ll also find the uniqueKitsap Live Steamers offering free rides Beach Hotel & Conference Center, also located on the waterfront, between the Bremerton and Port Orchard. $2 cash-only each way. popular year-round destination. Considered options you’ll find on the Kitsap Peninsula. on miniature steam powered trains. the Admiral Theatre, Kiana Lodge, Hood Canal Vista Pavillion, Cyclists welcome. Find schedule info at kitsaptransit.com/service/ the oldest lighthouse in Puget Sound and Keyport Kitsap County Fairgrounds-Pavilion & Event Center. Find more foot-ferry. For information about other public transit services and recognized by the US Lighthouse Society, the VisitKitsap.com/Keyport Belfair, Allyn & the Hood Canal A Baymont Inn & Suites - Bremerton** venue locations and other services at VisitKitsap.com/plan-an-event. schedules, visit kitsaptransit.org. 360.362.0549 • wyndhamhotels.com beautifully restored 1879 Point No Point Lighthouse is a must-see. Located between Silverdale and Poulsbo, VisitKitsap.com/kitsap-peninsula-mini-stops B Best Western Plus Silverdale Beach Hotel - Silverdale** The multi-bedroom keeper’s house is available to rent. Nearby is Keyport is home to the Naval Undersea Museum, Located south of Bremerton is Belfair. It is the place to begin A B C D E F 360.698.1000 • bestwestern.com the pet-friendly Point No Point Park with picnic areas, wetland trails a favorite of nautical buffs and children of exploring the Hood Canal area, a popular destination for outdoor To Olympic National Park/Olympic Peninsula Port Townsend, Keystone Ferry to Whidbey Island, C Oxford Suites Silverdale Waterfront - Silverdale** and official WA State Audubon birding sites. Quench your thirst and all ages. The Port of Keyport & Marina has recreation activities like boating, fishing, cycling, kayaking and MILES 1 2 3 4 5 Sequim, Port Angeles, and ferries to Victoria and 888.698.7848 • oxfordsuitessilverdale.com appetite at the HansGrill, a local favorite cafe and grocery store where a boat launch, public beach and dock with camping at Belfair and Twanoh State Parks. Heading south is the little Vancouver B.C. Whidbey ** you can fuel up or pack a picnic for a stroll around Kitsap County’s Buck waterfront town of , a classic tourist stop with great burgers, HOOD CANAL D Comfort Inn on the Bay - Port Orchard tables located steps from the Keyport Mercantile & Diner, which Allyn 1 Island
360.329.4051 • choicehotels.com Lake, Hansville Greenway Nature Preserve or Norwegian Point Park. offers homemade sandwiches and hand-dipped ice cream. It’s a ice cream, local diner and beach perfect for a picnic. Port SKUNK BAY MAP KEY Ludlow E Hampton Inn - Bremerton Waterfront great place to get picnic supplies or launch your Kitsap Peninsula 360.405.0200 • hamptoninn3.hilton.com Little Boston/Port Gamble Gig Harbor National Water Trail adventure. Lodging Hansville VisitKitsap.com/Gig-harbor F Guest House International - Poulsbo/Little Norway S’Klallam Tribe 360.697.4400 • redlion.com VisitKitsap.com/Little-Boston Silverdale Located just across the Tacoma Narrows Golf Courses Descendants of the Salish people, the Port VisitKitsap.com/Silverdale Bridge, this sophisticated city is a great place G Inn at Gig Harbor Casinos 800.795.9980 • innatgigharbor.com Gamble S’Klallam Tribe has lived on the shores Silverdale is the largest retail hub in the region to launch your Kitsap Peninsula journey. The THE POINT PUGET CASINO & H Port Gamble Guest Houses of Port Gamble Bay on the Kitsap Peninsula and offers visitors the unique opportunity to historic waterfront district is lined with art 2 Kitsap County 104 HOOD CANAL SOUND Fairgrounds - Event BRIDGE HOTEL 360.447.8473 • portgambleguesthouses.com galleries, shops and dozens of great dining for more than 1,000 years. Today, the Tribe enjoy both a great shopping and outdoor Center and Kitsap M I Red Lion - Port Orchard** continues the traditions that shaped its culture, including the annual recreation experience. The Best Western Plus choices. Attractions include the Harbor History Museum, Waterfront Conference Center H Port 360.895.7818 • redlion.com Little Eglon ancestral canoe journey. One of the Tribe’s most popular visitor Silverdale Beach Hotel and Oxford Suites History Walk and Narrows Park. Gig Harbor is part of the Kitsap Gamble Boston To Everett & J Poulsbo Inn & Suites - Little Norway** attractions is Heronswood, an internationally renowned garden overlook the waterfront minutes from the Kitsap Mall, The Trails, Peninsula National Water Trails and offers many places to launch a Bellingham Quilcene 104 360.779.3921 • poulsboinn.com open Fridays and Saturdays for scheduled tours, lectures and rare famous retailers REI, Costco and Trader Joe’s and five very impressive kayak, SUP, and enoy other boating and recreation activities. K Quality Inn and Suites - Silverdale plant sales. The Point Casino & Hotel offers live entertainment and golf courses. There are a variety of dining choices for all tastes and • 101 360.692.7777 choicehotels.com a variety of dining options featuring Fresh Market menus. ages. Silverdale is very child and pet friendly, so take time to discover 104 3 Edmonds its “natural side” in Old Town Silverdale and Silverdale Waterfront Kingston Bainbridge Island Lodging Association** Port Gamble Agritourism & Farmers Markets HOOD CANAL DestinationBainbridge.com Park, including the large playground, walkable beach, restrooms VisitKitsap.com/Port-Gamble Most communities offer visitors the chance to enjoy 104 *Air BnB, VRBO, Vacasa short-term rentals and picnic areas. The 7 mile Clear Creek Trail offers family friendly- farmers markets and restaurants with locally sourced DABOB BAY available on the Kitsap Peninsula. ** Pet This once-mighty mill town hasn’t changed trails, views of wildlife habitat and WA State Audubon birding sites. produce and products. Find info about locations, days and hours designates pet-friendly, fees & restrictions apply. much since the 1850s. Today it’s an official 307 WHITE HORSE The Port of Silverdale offers boat launches, public piers, overnight GOLF CLUB National Historic Site where original Victorian at: VisitKitsap.com/agritourism moorage, kayak/SUP rentals and the perfect place to launch your J Casino/Hotels Indianola homes are still in use as residences, shops and Kitsap Peninsula National Water Trail adventures. Vineyards & Wineries Poulsbo F MILLER BAY lodging at the The Port Gamble Guest Houses. The Kitsap Peninsula is home to many award-winning 4 5 L Clearwater Casino Resort/Event Center LIBERTY BAY Suquamish (800) 375-6073 • clearwatercasino.com The historic Port Gamble Theater, museum, and post office are still Seabeck 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 VisitKitsap.com/Seabeck events such as Bainbridge Island’s Wine on the Rock and Bremerton’s CASINO M The Point Casino & Hotel/Event Center RESORT L seashell museum and at St. Paul’s Church, shown above, couples Just minutes from Silverdale, this once booming (360) 297-0070 • thepointcasinoandhotel.com Kitsap Wine Festival. More at: VisitKitsap.com/vineyards-wineries 305 Keyport AGATE PUGET have been saying “I do” since 1897. Outdoor recreation fans will mill town is now a nice stop to add to your Port of Keyport PASS BRIDGE SOUND enjoy miles of hiking and mountain bike trails and kayak rentals. visit to the Kitsap Peninsula. The historic Seabeck General Store is a great place to Brinnon Kingston & Washington & Washington State Ferry State Ferry - pick up picnic provisions and enjoy a stroll 305 Kitsap Transit Fast Ferry Terminals on the public dock. Guillemot Cove Nature Reserve offers access 5 HOOD CANAL VisitKitsap.com/Kingston to saltwater beaches, trails and wildlife viewing. Scenic Beach State K Brownsville C B Once a rip-roaring lumber town, Kingston is now Park offers camping, picnic areas and trails. Great destination for Silverdale Bainbridge Seabeck KITSAP 520 a cozy waterfront community that welcomes cycling, kayaking and scenic drives with spectacular views of Hood COUNTY Island FAIRGROUNDS DYES visitors to shop,eat, drink and enjoy events. Canal and the Olympic Mountains. INLET PORTORCHARD BAY Tracyton The Port of Kingston Marina and Mike Wallace Winslow 5 3 Bremerton & WA State Ferry 303 Waterfront Park host the Kingston Sunday Public Market, summer Kitsap Transit Fast Ferry Terminals Concerts on Apple Tree Cove, Kites Over Kingston (March) and 6 Wildcat Seattle VisitKitsap.com/Bremerton Lake many other events. The Kingston Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Camp Bremerton is the largest city in the region Union 90 Information Center is a great place to finds info about the Kitsap 101 Bremerton famous for its historic Naval and maritime Peninsula region. Kingston is served by the Edmonds-Kingston Kitsap Manette West Seattle To Spokane heritage. Popular attractions include the F WA State Ferry route and Kitsap Transit Passenger Fast Ferry. KITSAP E historic USS Turner Joy, Puget Sound Naval Holly CONFERENCE Manchester Details at VisitKitsap.com/ferries. Peninsula CENTER Museum, Naval Shipyard Memorial Fountain Plaza, Kitsap Historical THE PLACE TO PLAY AND STAY! Annapolis Indianola Museum, and Aurora Valentinetti Puppet Museum. Hop aboard GOLD MOUNTAIN D Blake GOLF CLUB Port I YUKON 7 HARBOR Island VisitKitsap.com/Indianola the Kitsap Transit foot ferry for 10-minute journey that connects Orchard This close-knit community is centered around a long public waterfront Bremerton and Port Orchard waterfront. Popular annual events Gorst pier that juts into Puget Sound with spectacular views across to Seattle. include WA State Bremerton Brewfest (mid July) and the Blackberry 16 Fauntleroy Southworth Festival (early Sept). Bremerton is served by the Seattle-Bremerton 160 Poulsbo-Little Norway MCCORMICK WOODS WA State Ferry route and Kitsap Transit Passenger Fast Ferry. 3 VisitKitsap.com/Poulsbo GOLF CLUB Details at VisitKitsap.com/ferries. BREMERTON Norwegian loggers, farmers and fishermen INTERNATIONAL Dewatto AIRPORT who arrived in 1885 loved the area so much Port Orchard 8 they named it Little Norway. Start your tour VisitKitsap.com/Port-Orchard TROPHY LAKE GOLF Belfair & CASTING CLUB at the Poulsbo Maritime Museum and Visitor This scenic waterfront town is a haven of large Center and head down Front Street to indulge and small antique stores, specialty shops Seatac Vashon 5 in pastries from the world famous Sluys Bakery, handmade treats from offering re-purposed items, and eateries to Island SEATTLE-TACOMA INTERNATIONAL Boehm’s Chocolates, and marvel at the largest collection of licorice satisfy any taste buds. There are dozens of AIRPORT Olalla in the USA at Marina Market. Art galleries, boutiques, antique and great places to finds art, antiques and vintage specialty shops, indie bookstores and dozens of eateries will keep gifts to give and get. The passenger terminal for the foot ferry and All Your Favorite Table Games & Slots Port Orchard Marina are located on the boardwalk leading to the you entertained for most of the day. Poulsbo is a great place to 700+ Slots | Blackjack | Craps 9 Port Orchard waterfront park, children’s playground and walking enjoy outdoor recreation, including cycling and kayaking. Wrap up Tahuya Purdy New Non-Smoking Gaming Area! Grapeview the day with a cold one at Poulsbo’s award-winning microbreweries. trail. During the summer, the waterfront park hosts the Port Orchard HOOD CANAL Allyn Key Events: Poulsbo Viking Fest (mid-May), July 3 Fireworks, Arts & Farmers Market, Car Cruz, Taste of Port Orchard, Saturday Night Live Music & Entertainment 16 Craft Festival, and Concerts on the Bay. Stay the night or weekend Market, and free summer Concerts on the Bay. Other attractions Center Bar | Boom Room Lounge Union To Shelton and get to know this lovely gem on the Kitsap Peninsula. include the Veteran’s Museum and Sidney Museum & Art Gallery. Dining Suquamish/Suquamish Tribe Annapolis, Manchester, Southworth and Olalla Little Boston Bistro | Kloomachin Kitchen | Point Julia Cafe VisitKitsap.com/Suquamish VisitKitsap.com/places-to-go 10 FERRY KEY Gig 5 This scenic waterfront community is the One of the most scenic car and cycling routes on the Kitsap Peninsula is Harbor G ancestral home of the Suquamish Tribe and the shoreline from downtown Port Orchard heading east along Bay St. 3 Washington State Ferry an internationally recognized center of Native past the Comfort Inn on the Bay and all the way to Olalla. The nearest American history, culture, art and events. Tribal rest-stop is at Annapolis home of locally-owned Whiskey Gulch Coffee Kitsap Transit Fast Ferry 18 landmarks include the world-class Suquamish Co. & Café. Next is the Manchester with a lovely public park, picnic 101 TACOMA Kitsap Transit Foot Ferry NARROWS Museum, restored Chief Seattle Grave site, Suquamish Veteran’s tables, and sandy beach. Port of Manchester’s public dock is perfect BRIDGE Memorial, and massive House of Awakened Culture, fashioned after to launch a motor or non-motorized water craft. Nearby is Manchester 7989 Salish Lane NE • Kingston, WA 11 the original 900-foot-long Old Man House. The public dock and picnic State Park offering trails, beach access and overnight camping. Other 360.297.0070 Key Peninsula areas offer stunning views of the mountains, Salish Sea and Seattle. stops along the way include the Harper Pier & Estuary and the WA Fox thepointcasinoandhotel.com Island The Suquamish Clearwater Casino Resort and 184-room hotel is State Southworth Ferry Terminal that sails between Southworth 16 5 located just off the main highway. in South Kitsap, West Seattle, and Vashon Island. Continue south The PointShelton Casino & Hotel is proudly owned and operated by The Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe. To Portland Tacoma
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