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GIG HARBOR - PENINSULA AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE; 3311 Harborview Dr. Ste 101; Gig Harbor; 253-851-6865
GIG HARBOR ARTICLE (Seattle P-I)
BREMERTON NAVAL MUSEUM; 402 Pacific Avenue Bremerton Washington 98337; 360-479-7447
GIG HARBOR PENINSULA HISTORICAL MUSEUM; 4218 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?
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)
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)
ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
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) 884-3393HARBOR 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
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
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
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
UNSETTLING EVENTS IN LOCAL HISTORY
Strange and wacky occurences in the Northwest... from the Tacoma Public Library
BELIEVER'S FELLOWSHIP; 4112 Hunt Street NW; 851-9286
BURLEY BIBLE CHURCH; 14687 Olympic Drive, Burley; 857-6200
CALVARY FELLOWSHIP; 3008 36th St. NW, Gig Harbor; 8853-3141
CHAPEL HILL PRESBYTERIAN; 4814 Rosedale Street NW; 851-7779
CHRISTIAN & MISSIONARY ALLIANCE; 655 6th Avenue; Fox Island; 549-2831
CHURCH OF CHRIST; 3700 Hunt Road; 858-6464
CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS; 3512 Rosedale Drive; 884-6800
CHURCH ON THE ROCK; 6659 Kimball Dr., Bldg E, Gig Harbor; 851-7758
COMMUNITY BIBLE FELLOWSHIP; P.O. Box 805, Wauna; 884-1999
DISCOVERY BAPTIST; 3909 Grandview; 858-8990
FOX ISLAND UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST; 400 6th Avenue, Fox Island; 549-2420
FOX ISLAND UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST; 7721 Pioneer Way, Gig Harbor; 851-5798
GIG HARBOR FOURSQUARE CHURCH; P.O. Box 1634, 851-7758
HARBOR COVENANT CHURCH; 5601 Gustafson Drive;851-8450
HARBOR HEIGHTS ASSEMBLY OF GOD; 4417 56th Street NW; 851-1734
IMPACT CHURCH INTERNATIONAL; 4819 Hunt St., Gig Harbor; 851-7273
KEY PENINSULA LUTHERAN CHURCH; 4213 Lackey Road; Lakebay; 884-3312
KING OF GLORY LUTHERAN CHURCH; 6411 154th Street NW; 857-4574
LAKEBAY COMMUNITY CHURCH; P.O. Box 130, Lakebay; 884-3899
LAKEBAY CHRISTIAN ASSEMBLY; P.O. Box 310, Lakebay; 884-4854
LONGBRANCH COMMUNITY CHURCH; 16581 46th Street KPS, Longbranch; 884-9339
OLLALA BIBLE CHURCH; 13053 Olalla Valley Rd.; Olalla; 851-4222
PENINSULA APOSTOLIC CHURCH; 11105 Minterwood Drive KPN; 884-5162
PENINSULA BAPTIST CHURCH; 6127 38th Avenue NW; 858-9808
PENINSULA CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP ; 3114 45th Street Ct. NW; 851-9972
PENINSULA LUTHERAN CHURCH; 6509 38th Avenue NW; 851-3511
ROSEDALE REFORMED BIBLE CHURCH; 8620 Rosedale Street NW; 851-8382
ST. JOHN'S EPISOCPAL CHURCH; 7701 Skansie Avenue; 858-3777
ST. NICHOLAS CATHOLIC CHURCH; P.O. Box 220; 851-8850
TURNING POINT COMMUNITY CHURCH; 9911 Burnham Drive NW; 851-2958
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF GIG HARBOR; 7400 Pioneer Way; 851-2625
VAUGHN COMMUNITY CHURCH; Drawer I, Vaughn; 884-2269
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