Guidebook for Gig Harbor
Drinks & Nightlife
Tides Tavern
2925 Harborview DrGreat people, great drink/food, local scene, on the water
This a friendly, socially vibrant brew pub. 7 Seas pours great beer, lots of variety. Sorry they don't serve food (except the complimentary mixed nuts, which are nice to munch on), but the good news is you can bring in your own chow. They even have a nice back room where you can arrange to put out a buffet if you feel like hosting a party. There is also a sidewalk/patio area.
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7 Seas Brewing
2905 Harborview DrThis a friendly, socially vibrant brew pub. 7 Seas pours great beer, lots of variety. Sorry they don't serve food (except the complimentary mixed nuts, which are nice to munch on), but the good news is you can bring in your own chow. They even have a nice back room where you can arrange to put out a buffet if you feel like hosting a party. There is also a sidewalk/patio area.
Parks & Nature
Sand and rock beach, great view of the bridge, quiet, fishing access, free parking
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Tacoma Narrows Park
1502 Lucille Pkwy NWSand and rock beach, great view of the bridge, quiet, fishing access, free parking
Family friendly, live concerts throughout the summer, free dockside parking, new public use building with washrooms and top deck viewing. The park is in the center of downtown Gig Harbor with great diversions, restaurants, sightseeing and dog-friendly. Great for all ages!!!
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Skansie Brothers Park and Netshed
3211 Harborview DrFamily friendly, live concerts throughout the summer, free dockside parking, new public use building with washrooms and top deck viewing. The park is in the center of downtown Gig Harbor with great diversions, restaurants, sightseeing and dog-friendly. Great for all ages!!!
Lots to do for people of all ages. Nice treed walking trails on perimeter of park. Baseball diamonds for organized sports, tennis courts, nice play structure for younger children. Garderner's clinic & gardens. Lot's of free parking & only minutes from downtown Gig Harbor.
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Sehmel Homestead Park
10123 78th Ave NWLots to do for people of all ages. Nice treed walking trails on perimeter of park. Baseball diamonds for organized sports, tennis courts, nice play structure for younger children. Garderner's clinic & gardens. Lot's of free parking & only minutes from downtown Gig Harbor.
Nice trail for all...bikers, walkers, runners. Safe walk, good elevation changes, nice path for dogs. Walk or run up to 6 miles one way...good measurements noted on path.
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Cushman Trail Head
Cushman TrailNice trail for all...bikers, walkers, runners. Safe walk, good elevation changes, nice path for dogs. Walk or run up to 6 miles one way...good measurements noted on path.
This park has a wonderful new "pirate ship" playground for kids! There is also a huge field for throwing around a ball. You can reserve a picnic shelter for free if you want to have a family reunion or other party. The bathrooms are clean and close to the shelter. The park has shady and sunny areas, plus good parking. It's really a great park!
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Crescent Creek Park
3303 Vernhardson StThis park has a wonderful new "pirate ship" playground for kids! There is also a huge field for throwing around a ball. You can reserve a picnic shelter for free if you want to have a family reunion or other party. The bathrooms are clean and close to the shelter. The park has shady and sunny areas, plus good parking. It's really a great park!
Take a day trip to Mt Ellinor and hike the 5-6 mile round-trip from the lower or upper trail head. You might see Mountain Goats, friendly Chipmunks or Camp Robber birds. Beautiful drive through Hood Canal and Olympic Mountains. The view from the summit can't be beat!
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Mount Ellinor
Take a day trip to Mt Ellinor and hike the 5-6 mile round-trip from the lower or upper trail head. You might see Mountain Goats, friendly Chipmunks or Camp Robber birds. Beautiful drive through Hood Canal and Olympic Mountains. The view from the summit can't be beat!
Essentials
Fred Meyer
5500 Olympic DriveSafeway
4831 Point Fosdick DrFood Scene
Pizzeria Fondi
4621 Point Fosdick DrGreat pizza, family friendly
Il Lucano Ristorante Italiano
3119 Judson StGreat Italian food
Devoted Kiss Cafe
8809 N Harborview DrDowntown, nice scene, nice local joint
Tides Tavern
2925 Harborview DrSightseeing
Heritage Distilling Company
3118 Harborview DrDistillery
This museum has some wonderful displays of history and equipment relevant to the area. The host/docent were very knowledgeable. Outside the main building is a fishing trawler being restored that you can board and also outside is a century old school house.
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Harbor History Museum
4121 Harborview DrThis museum has some wonderful displays of history and equipment relevant to the area. The host/docent were very knowledgeable. Outside the main building is a fishing trawler being restored that you can board and also outside is a century old school house.
3117 Harborview Dr, Gig Harbor, WA 98335-2124
253-432-0052
http://gigharborgondola.com
Short of flying to Italy, riding in an authentic Venetian gondola in Gig Harbor, WA is the next-best option. Two to six people can ride for 60-90 minutes with a gondolier telling stories about the past and present history of Gig Harbor, his/her passion about being a gondolier in the US, with actual serenades in Italian. Includes some delicious snacks. Needless to say, the gondola is quite a sight in the Pacific Northwest.
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Gig Harbor Brewery
3155 Harborview Dr3117 Harborview Dr, Gig Harbor, WA 98335-2124
253-432-0052
http://gigharborgondola.com
Short of flying to Italy, riding in an authentic Venetian gondola in Gig Harbor, WA is the next-best option. Two to six people can ride for 60-90 minutes with a gondolier telling stories about the past and present history of Gig Harbor, his/her passion about being a gondolier in the US, with actual serenades in Italian. Includes some delicious snacks. Needless to say, the gondola is quite a sight in the Pacific Northwest.
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Shopping
This is literally THE GO-TO SHOPPE for all things Christmas Decor! A MUST-SEE!!! Worth the trip while meandering through the beautiful area. Such a wonderful place with really wonderful people!
Beach Basket Gift, Clothing & Christmas Shop
4102 Harborview DrThis is literally THE GO-TO SHOPPE for all things Christmas Decor! A MUST-SEE!!! Worth the trip while meandering through the beautiful area. Such a wonderful place with really wonderful people!
Lots of charm and good prices, wide variety of items in a sweet little house, many rooms including the back yard, a whole room full of "mantiques", lots of items to bring home at prices that please.
Misty Meadows Antiques & Gifts
6319 Soundview DrLots of charm and good prices, wide variety of items in a sweet little house, many rooms including the back yard, a whole room full of "mantiques", lots of items to bring home at prices that please.
Entertainment & Activities
Gig Harbor Watersports
3115 Harborview DrRent a multitude of water gear and enjoy the Harbor on your own time.
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