Gig Harbor Fun
Food scene
Located in the heart of Uptown Gig Harbor, it's one of our favorite restaurants because of the excellent food and service. You'll find local seafood and fresh cuts sourced from local farms, ranches and fisheries, all with a focus on sustainability.
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Green.House Restaurant
4793 Point Fosdick DrLocated in the heart of Uptown Gig Harbor, it's one of our favorite restaurants because of the excellent food and service. You'll find local seafood and fresh cuts sourced from local farms, ranches and fisheries, all with a focus on sustainability.
The absolute best Fish and Chips in Gig Harbor and you can eat them on the outdoor deck overlooking the harbor. They have a great menu of other delicious food as well.
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Tides Tavern
2925 Harborview DrThe absolute best Fish and Chips in Gig Harbor and you can eat them on the outdoor deck overlooking the harbor. They have a great menu of other delicious food as well.
We LOVE Devoted Kiss Cafe for breakfast! You may have to wait a bit for a table but it's well worth it. (Have a coffee while you wait, the staff always make you feel at home.) Eggs benedict are my fav while Joe likes the biscuits and gravy. Whatever you decide on it will be yummy!
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Devoted Kiss Cafe
8809 N Harborview DrWe LOVE Devoted Kiss Cafe for breakfast! You may have to wait a bit for a table but it's well worth it. (Have a coffee while you wait, the staff always make you feel at home.) Eggs benedict are my fav while Joe likes the biscuits and gravy. Whatever you decide on it will be yummy!
Il Lucano is our favorite Italian restaurant! Great service and amazing food. The owners are so friendly and caring. We often visit this downtown restaurant.
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Il Lucano Ristorante Italiano
3119 Judson StIl Lucano is our favorite Italian restaurant! Great service and amazing food. The owners are so friendly and caring. We often visit this downtown restaurant.
This is the best burger you'll ever have! Mouthwatering and maybe a bit messy - get lots of napkins. The fries and shakes are great too. And you can take it to go straight across the street to Donkey Creek Park for a picnic.
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The Gourmet Burger Shop
4120 Harborview DrThis is the best burger you'll ever have! Mouthwatering and maybe a bit messy - get lots of napkins. The fries and shakes are great too. And you can take it to go straight across the street to Donkey Creek Park for a picnic.
Brimstone offers unique mouthwatering smoked meats, creative tacos, and must-order nachos - piled with brisket, pork, and chicken. (We love their tacos!) Their portion sizes are generous and you can pick up your meal for a picnic at any of the waterfront parks.
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Brimstone PNW Smokehouse
7707 Pioneer WayBrimstone offers unique mouthwatering smoked meats, creative tacos, and must-order nachos - piled with brisket, pork, and chicken. (We love their tacos!) Their portion sizes are generous and you can pick up your meal for a picnic at any of the waterfront parks.
If you're doing downtown Gig Harbor and you want a quick bite to eat the HGS makes great deli sandwiches and soup. They have some unique combinations or you can build your own. We often stop and share a sandwich lunch on the go.
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The Harbor General Store
7804 Pioneer WayIf you're doing downtown Gig Harbor and you want a quick bite to eat the HGS makes great deli sandwiches and soup. They have some unique combinations or you can build your own. We often stop and share a sandwich lunch on the go.
This is truly a unique pizza experience. We like meeting friends for a salad and pizza on our "date night." It can get a little loud but it's always fun. They also have outside dining.
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Pizzeria Fondi
4621 Point Fosdick DrThis is truly a unique pizza experience. We like meeting friends for a salad and pizza on our "date night." It can get a little loud but it's always fun. They also have outside dining.
I don't know where to start with my favorite dishes from Lele's! I love the Red Curry, Vietnamese Salad, Pho, and Pad Thai. hmmm.. a spicy 2-3 please!
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Lele's Resturant
4747 Point Fosdick DrI don't know where to start with my favorite dishes from Lele's! I love the Red Curry, Vietnamese Salad, Pho, and Pad Thai. hmmm.. a spicy 2-3 please!
If you're in the mood for some southern comfort BBQ this is the place! Brisket, ribs, chicken, sausages, they have it all. Add on homemade mac and cheese, coleslaw, or baked beans. And don't miss the deep-fried dill pickles! Portions are more than generous so sharing a meal suggest unless you've got a big appetite.
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BBQ2U
4814 Point Fosdick DrIf you're in the mood for some southern comfort BBQ this is the place! Brisket, ribs, chicken, sausages, they have it all. Add on homemade mac and cheese, coleslaw, or baked beans. And don't miss the deep-fried dill pickles! Portions are more than generous so sharing a meal suggest unless you've got a big appetite.
Sightseeing
Historic downtown Gig Harbor has so much to offer! This is a more urban walking experience with easily accessible sidewalks. It's a favorite for people-watching, boat-watching, and leisurely strolls. With plenty of shops and cafes.
Harborview Drive
Harborview DriveHistoric downtown Gig Harbor has so much to offer! This is a more urban walking experience with easily accessible sidewalks. It's a favorite for people-watching, boat-watching, and leisurely strolls. With plenty of shops and cafes.
The Cushman Trail is a little over 6 miles of non-motorized public trail with a 16-foot wide path paved surface to accommodate walkers, runners, rollerbladers, and bicyclists.
Go to - penmetparks.org/parks
Cushman Trail
Cushman TrailThe Cushman Trail is a little over 6 miles of non-motorized public trail with a 16-foot wide path paved surface to accommodate walkers, runners, rollerbladers, and bicyclists.
Go to - penmetparks.org/parks
Kopachuck Park is about 5 miles from our home. It's on Henderson Bay and is a 280-acre of day-use marine park with 5,600 feet of saltwater shoreline. A Discover Pass is required for day use. For more info - parks.state.wa.us/167/Discover-Pass (The park is equipped with automated pay stations for vistors to purchase a one-day or annual pass.)
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Kopachuck State Park
10712 56th St NWKopachuck Park is about 5 miles from our home. It's on Henderson Bay and is a 280-acre of day-use marine park with 5,600 feet of saltwater shoreline. A Discover Pass is required for day use. For more info - parks.state.wa.us/167/Discover-Pass (The park is equipped with automated pay stations for vistors to purchase a one-day or annual pass.)
Sehmel Homestead Park is about 4 miles from here and is on a 98-acre site that includes walking trails through forestlands, meadows, and wetlands, as well as picnic areas and a large playground for children of all abilities.
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Sehmel Homestead Park
10123 78th Ave NWSehmel Homestead Park is about 4 miles from here and is on a 98-acre site that includes walking trails through forestlands, meadows, and wetlands, as well as picnic areas and a large playground for children of all abilities.
This 18.7-acre park, not far from Fox Island, is open to the public access via primitive trails. This is a beautiful woodland location and you might get to enjoy birdwatching or a wildlife sighting on your walk or run! penmetparks.org/parks
Harbor Family Park
6820 32nd Street NorthwestThis 18.7-acre park, not far from Fox Island, is open to the public access via primitive trails. This is a beautiful woodland location and you might get to enjoy birdwatching or a wildlife sighting on your walk or run! penmetparks.org/parks
Penrose is a 165-acre Washington state park located on Mayo Cove and Carr Inlet at the southern end of Puget Sound. The park has over 2 miles of saltwater shoreline as well as 2.5 miles of hiking and biking trails and an interpretive nature trail.
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Penrose Point State Park
321 158th Ave SWPenrose is a 165-acre Washington state park located on Mayo Cove and Carr Inlet at the southern end of Puget Sound. The park has over 2 miles of saltwater shoreline as well as 2.5 miles of hiking and biking trails and an interpretive nature trail.
This 122-acre natural area contains old-growth trees, abundant wildlife, and nearly four miles of foot, bicycle, and horse trails. Some of the trails wander through the old-growth forest while others offer views down into the McCormick Creek Canyon.
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McCormick Forest Park
10301 Bujacich RdThis 122-acre natural area contains old-growth trees, abundant wildlife, and nearly four miles of foot, bicycle, and horse trails. Some of the trails wander through the old-growth forest while others offer views down into the McCormick Creek Canyon.
Mt. Rainer is about an hour and a half from us, 68 miles. There are many options with a wildlife park, drive tour, hiking or walking trails, and the scenic Mt. Rainer Gondola. visitrainer.com
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Mount Rainier National Park
Mt. Rainer is about an hour and a half from us, 68 miles. There are many options with a wildlife park, drive tour, hiking or walking trails, and the scenic Mt. Rainer Gondola. visitrainer.com
Not far from Uptown Gig Harbor, Madrona Links offers terrific views and challenging play for golfers of every skill. madronalinks.com
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Madrona Links Golf Course
3604 22nd Ave NWNot far from Uptown Gig Harbor, Madrona Links offers terrific views and challenging play for golfers of every skill. madronalinks.com
I'll be honest, we've never rented kayaks! But when I watch people kayaking around the Harbor they look like they're having so much fun!
Gig Harbor Kayak & SUP Rentals
8205 Dorotich StI'll be honest, we've never rented kayaks! But when I watch people kayaking around the Harbor they look like they're having so much fun!
To book tickets for this unique view of Gig Harbor call 253-432-0052 or book online at gigharborgondola.com All rides are private and 6 passengers are the max capacity for a gondola regardless of age.
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Gig Harbor Gondola
3117 Harborview DriveTo book tickets for this unique view of Gig Harbor call 253-432-0052 or book online at gigharborgondola.com All rides are private and 6 passengers are the max capacity for a gondola regardless of age.
Waterfront Farmers Market
3211 Harborview DrThursdays 1 pm - 7 pm now through August and September 1 pm - 6 pm.
Discover local stories of fierce determination. Step aboard a 65-foot purse seiner built in 1925. Go to class "1900s style" in the Midway Schoolhouse. harborhistorymuseum.org
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Harbor History Museum
4121 Harborview DrDiscover local stories of fierce determination. Step aboard a 65-foot purse seiner built in 1925. Go to class "1900s style" in the Midway Schoolhouse. harborhistorymuseum.org
Maybe bowling is your thing. Ocean's 5 has daily specials like Rock & Roll Bowl, Movies on the Lanes, Live music, and more. They have an arcade for the kids too. www.O5social.com
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Ocean5
5268 Point Fosdick DrMaybe bowling is your thing. Ocean's 5 has daily specials like Rock & Roll Bowl, Movies on the Lanes, Live music, and more. They have an arcade for the kids too. www.O5social.com
Located in Uptown is the Galaxy Theatre. You can google the latest movies at galaxytheatres.com
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Galaxy Uptown Luxury+ Theatre
4649 Point Fosdick DrLocated in Uptown is the Galaxy Theatre. You can google the latest movies at galaxytheatres.com
This is my favorite boutique in Uptown Gig Harbor. They have quality clothing and a great caring staff. There are several other shopping opportunities at Uptown but don't miss Talbots.
Talbots
4621 Point Fosdick DriveThis is my favorite boutique in Uptown Gig Harbor. They have quality clothing and a great caring staff. There are several other shopping opportunities at Uptown but don't miss Talbots.
Point Defiance is just a short trip over the Narrow's Bridge to Tacoma. It's a beautiful park to visit with Owen's Beach, 5-mile drive, Fort Nisqually, walking and bicycling trails as well as many picnic areas. Plus our zoo! metroparkstacoma.org
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Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
5400 N Pearl StPoint Defiance is just a short trip over the Narrow's Bridge to Tacoma. It's a beautiful park to visit with Owen's Beach, 5-mile drive, Fort Nisqually, walking and bicycling trails as well as many picnic areas. Plus our zoo! metroparkstacoma.org
A drive to Seattle takes about 50-60 minutes. Or you can go by ferry. (wsdot.wa.gov) There is so much to do in Seattle! We have the Woodland Park Zoo and the Space Needle at Seattle Center. If you're thinking of visiting Seattle visit their Chamber of commerce for more information.
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Pike Place Market
1531 Western AveA drive to Seattle takes about 50-60 minutes. Or you can go by ferry. (wsdot.wa.gov) There is so much to do in Seattle! We have the Woodland Park Zoo and the Space Needle at Seattle Center. If you're thinking of visiting Seattle visit their Chamber of commerce for more information.
There are over 40 species of native Northwest animals that live in this beautiful wildlife park. It's worth the trip for kids ages 1 through 99! It's about 40 miles from our home. Go to nwtrek.org for more information.
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Northwest Trek Wildlife Park
11610 Trek Dr EThere are over 40 species of native Northwest animals that live in this beautiful wildlife park. It's worth the trip for kids ages 1 through 99! It's about 40 miles from our home. Go to nwtrek.org for more information.
This museum is about 39 miles away, around 40 minutes. The museum of Flight is the largest independent, non-profit air and space museum in the world! With over 175 aircraft and spacecraft, tens of thousands of artifacts, millions of rare photos, and so much more! Go to museumofflight.org for more info.
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The Museum of Flight
9404 E Marginal Way SThis museum is about 39 miles away, around 40 minutes. The museum of Flight is the largest independent, non-profit air and space museum in the world! With over 175 aircraft and spacecraft, tens of thousands of artifacts, millions of rare photos, and so much more! Go to museumofflight.org for more info.
Summer fun for the whole family with a theme park and water park. Go to wildwaves.com for tickets and information.
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Wild Waves Theme and Water Park
36201 Enchanted Pkwy SSummer fun for the whole family with a theme park and water park. Go to wildwaves.com for tickets and information.