Gig Harbor and Key Peninsula Area Information and Guide

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
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. 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. 15 minutes from Gig Harbor

GIG HARBOR BOAT SHOP AT EDDON BOATYARD
Experience the harbor's working waterfront at a historic boatyard (253)857-9344

GIG HARBOR SAILING CLUB & SCHOOL
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. 253-858-3626

HARBOR HISTORY MUSEUM

HISTORIC SKANSIE NET SHED; loveingly preserved waterfront fishing history and heritage, downtown Gig Harbor

KEY PENINSULA HISTORICAL SOCIETY & MUSEUM; Vaughn, WA
The history of the Key Peninsula is told through pictures, books, videos, slides and artifacts. 20 minutes from Gig Harbor 253-888-3246

LEE'S SUP; Stand-up paddle board and kayak rental on the harbor

MCCHORD AIR MUSEUM
The history of McCord Airforce base and its units over the years is a colorful and significant 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

PUGET SOUND NAVY MUSEUM; 25 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 RAINIERS MINOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
Enjoy a night filled with excitement and thrill of a minor league baseball team in the beautiful Cheney stadium. 20 minutes from Gig Harbor 253-752-7707

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. 360-792-2457

THE WASHINGTON STATE FAIR; A memorable experience of the senses- Do the Puyallup!. 35 minutes from Gig Harbor (253)845-1771

WASHINGTON STATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY;The official state museum. 20 minutes from Gig Harbor 253-272-9747

FOSS WATERWAY SEAPORT; Hands-on displays, demonstrations, changing exhibits, and special excursions chronicle Tacoma's maritime history and address local environmental issues. 20 minutes from Gig Harbor (253)272-2750

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EDUCATION

ARLETTA MONTESSORI

ARTONDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

DISCOVERY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

GIG HARBOR ACADEMY

GIG HARBOR HIGH SCHOOL

GOODMAN MIDDLE SCHOOL

HARBOR CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL

HARBOR HEIGHTS ELEMENATRY SCHOOL

HARBOR MONTESSORI

HARBOR RIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL