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    ATTRACTIONS

      Gig Harbor boat tours, get out on the water, Tacoma, Gig Harbor
      DESTINY HARBOR TOURS      ; Gig Harbor; 253-225-6306
      Harbor Tours, Sightseeing, Charters and Eco Tours of Tacoma Narrows Bridges, Gig Harbor, Salmon Beach, Point Defiance, Thea Foss Waterway and the Port of Tacoma.

      EMERALD DOWNS (45 minutes from Gig Harbor)

      BREMERTON NAVAL MUSEUM; 402 Pacific Avenue Bremerton Washington 98337; 360-479-7447 (25 minutes from Gig Harbor)

      Gig Harbor Sailing School and Lessons
      GIG HARBOR SAILING CLUB & SCHOOL      ; 3226 Harborview Dr.; 858-3626
      Our goal is to provide a club membership program that offers low-cost sailing that is a fraction of the cost of ownership and half the cost of renting.

      FORT LEWIS ARMY BASE
      Come and learn about our local army base. (20 minutes from Gig Harbor)

      FORT LEWIS MILITARY MUSEUM
      The museums displays, composed of original and selected reproduction artifacts, are well presented and illustrate the range of uniforms and equipment used by northwest troops here and overseas. (20 minutes from Gig Harbor)

      FORT NISQUALLY HISTORIC SITE; Point Defiance Park; Tacoma; 253-591-5339;
      Fort Nisqually is a restored Hudson's Bay Company trading post offering educational
      programs, special events focusing on 19th century Puget Sound and other historical exhibits; Hours: Summer Monday thru Sunday 11:00 - 6:00, Winter Wednesday thru Sunday 1:00 - 4:00. (20 minutes from Gig Harbor)

      FOX ISLAND HISTORICAL MUSEUM;
      The story of Fox Island is told in photographs, artifacts and writings, including an exhibit on the late Gov. Dixie Lee Ray. 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays and Saturdays, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesdays. 549-2461. (15 minutes from Gig Harbor)

      HARBOR HISTORY MUSEUM MUSEUM; 4121 Harborview Drive; Gig Harbor; Tues - Sat. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. 253-858-6722
      Take a look at Gig Harbor's historical past, or are you just interested in how the "Gig " was put in Gig Harbor?

      KEY PENINSULA HISTORICAL MUSEUM;
      The history of the Key Peninsula is told through pictures, books, videos, slides and artifacts. Thursday and Saturday, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., or by appointment, in the Key Peninsula Civic Center in Vaughn. Tim Kezele at 884-4538. (20 minutes from Gig Harbor)

      MCCHORD AIR FORCE BASE
      This was prepared so you, the reader, may gain a better understanding of the 62nd Airlift Wings proud heritage. (20 minutes from Gig Harbor)

      MCCHORD AIR MUSEUM
      The history of MCCord Airforce base and its units over the years is a colorful and significant in the overall history of airpower. (20 minutes from Gig Harbor)

      METRO PARKS TACOMA
      When its time to get outdoors and enjoy the family, experience something new or just have some fun, there's only one place to be! (20 minutes from Gig Harbor)

      MT. RAINIER NATIONAL PARK INFO
      Park rangers, present evening campfire programs, lead interpretive walks, conduct programs for children, and presents slide programs throughout the park. (approx 1.5 hours from Gig Harbor)

      NORTHWEST TREK
      During your 55-minute trek aboard the naturalist guided tram you will see animals roaming freely while you're in a "moving cage." (45 minutes from Gig Harbor)

      OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK INFO
      95% of Olympic National Park is designated wilderness. Over 600 miles of trails provide access to these areas. (approx 1.5 hours from Gig Harbor)

      POINT DEFIANCE ZOO & AQUARIUM
      The Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium enjoys an exceptional reputation for its naturalistic exhibits, animal care and its commitment to wildlife conservation. (20 minutes from Gig Harbor)

      PUYALLUP FAIRGROUNDS
      The fair is a memorable experience of the senses. (35 minutes from Gig Harbor)

      TACOMA DOME
      One of the largest wood domed structures in the world, the Tacoma Dome is the concert venue in the Pacific Northwest and has been the setting for everything from trade shows to concerts to international sports. This site provides current information about up coming events. (20 minutes from Gig Harbor)

      TACOMA LITTLE THEATRE
      Opportunities for actors, crew and anyone who wants to be apart of the theatre community and this site provides information about up and coming plays. (20 minutes from Gig Harbor)

      TACOMA NARROWS BRIDGE
      The Tacoma Narrows Bridge was the first suspension span constructed in the United States after its predecessor failure in 1940 from the wind. (5 minutes from Gig Harbor)

      TACOMA RAINIERS MINOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
      Come and enjoy a night filled with excitement and thrill of a minor league baseball team. (20 minutes from Gig Harbor)

      USS TURNER JOY MUSEUM SHIP
      The USS Turner Joy (DD-951), famed Navy destroyer from the Vietnam War, is now maintained and administered by the Bremerton Historic Ships Association.

      WASHINGTON STATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY (20 minutes from Gig Harbor)
      THEA FOSS WATERWAY MARITIME CENTER; 705 Dock Street Tacoma; 253-272-2758; Hands-on displays, demonstrations, changing exhibits, and special excursions chronicle Tacoma's maritime history and address local environmental issues. (20 minutes from Gig Harbor)

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    EDUCATION

      PUBLIC SCHOOLS

      PENINSULA SCHOOL DISTRICT

      ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

        ARTONDALE ELEMENTARY; 6219 - 40th St. N.W. Gig Harbor, WA 98335 Phone (253) 265-3377

        DISCOVERY ELEMENTARY; 4905 Rosedale St. N.W. Gig Harbor, WA 98335 Phone (253) 858-5620

        EVERGREEN ELEMENTARY; 1820 Key Peninsula Hwy. KPS Lakebay, WA 98349 Phone (253) 884-3393

        HARBOR HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY;4002 - 36th St. N.W. Gig Harbor, WA 98335 Phone (253) 858-5600

        MINTER CREEK; 12617 - 118th Ave. N.W. Gig Harbor, Wa 98329 Phone (253) 851-4542

        PURDY ELEMENTARY;13815 - 62nd Ave. N.W. Gig Harbor, WA 98332 Phone (253) 857-3560

        VAUGHN ELEMENTARY;17521 Hall Rd. KPN Vaughn, WA 98394 Phone (253) 884-5700

        VOYAGER ELEMENTARY; 5615 Kopachuck Dr. N.W. Gig Harbor, WA 98335 Phone (253) 265-8822

      MIDDLE SCHOOLS
        GOODMAN; 3701 - 38th Ave. N.W. Gig Harbor, WA 98335 Phone (253) 858-5500

        HARBOR RIDGE;9010 Prentice Ave. Gig Harbor, WA 98335 Phone (253) 858-5530

        KEY PENINSULA; 5510 Key Peninsula Hwy KPN Lakebay, WA 98349 Phone (253) 884-4800

        KOPACHUCK;10414 - 56th St. N.W. Gig Harbor, WA 98335 Phone (253) 265-3392

      HIGH SCHOOLS
        GIG HARBOR;5101 Rosedale St. Gig Harbor, WA 98335 Phone (253) 851-6131

        HENDERSON BAY;3510 Grandview St. Gig Harbor, WA 98335 Phone (253) 858-5560

        PENINSULA;14105 Purdy Dr. N.W. Gig Harbor WA 98332 Phone (253) 857-3530

      PRIVATE SCHOOLS

        ALLIANCE CHURCH OF FOX ISLAND PRESCHOOL; 655 6TH AVE.; 549-2831

        CROMWELL CHRISTIAN MONTESSORI; 5214 21st St. NW; 265-1749

        GIG HARBOR ACADEMY PRESCHOOL; 6820 32ND St. NW; 265-2150

        GIG HARBOR CHRISTIAN; 9911 Burnham Dr. NW; 851-5156 GIG HARBOR COOPERATIVE NURSERY SCHOOL; 858-6911

        GROWING WITH MONTESSORI; 14405 Peacock Hill Ave. NW; 857-2095

        HARBOR MONTESSORI; 5414 68th St Ct NW; 851-5722

        HARBOR PRESCHOOL; Box 622 Gig Harbor, WA 98335

        HARBOR SCHOOLYARD; 7402 7402 Myers Lane NW; 857-9036

        HOLY FAMILY SCHOOL; 7701 Skansie Ave; 858-7632

        HOSANNA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL; 3114 45th St. Ct. NW; 851-8952

        KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTERS; 3811 Grandview St; 851-1777

        KING OF GLORY PRESCHOOL; 6411 154th St NW; 857-4574

        LIGHTHOUSE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL; 858-5962

        LITTLE LAMBS PRESCHOOL; 10511 Peacock Hill Ave NW; 851-6222

        MADRONA MONTESSORI; 3815 47th St NW; 858-1114

        OUR SCHOOL OF GIG HARBOR; 6820 32nd St NW; 265-2150

        PENINSULA LUTHERN SCHOOL; 6509 38th Ave NW; 851-2501

        ST. NICHOLAS CATHOLIC SCHOOL; 3555 Edwards Dr.; 858-7632

        SYLVAN LEARNING CENTER; 6659 Kimball Dr., Bldg. B; 851-5169 WALDORF SCHOOL ON THE PENINSULA; 12817 62nd Ave NW; 857-6761

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