Tacoma Visitors Guide 2009

gig harbor Y R AWA FAR, FA LING A Y FEE ETAWA G OSE TO AT’S CL G TH THIN E V E RY N historic downtown [2] h a rb i or v ew dr wa y rosedale st pio i het d r artondale dr uptown shopping wollo c olympic dr [7] poin t fosdick hales passage GETTING THERE: FROM TACOMA, TAKE I-5 TO HWY 16 AND CROSS THE TACOMA NARROWS BRIDGE. ARRIVE GIG HARBOR! MAPS: P. 58–59, 61, 63; TRAVELTACOMA.COM 16 | TRAVELTACOMA.COM 2009-2010 PHOTOGRAPH TOP BY JIM@JNELS.ORG | DAYBREAK BY LEE GILES JR. ne er dr ITINERARY [GIG HARBOR] plan your trip [gig harbor lodging: 39–40] HARBOR VIEW maritime village icturesque. Scenic. Historic. Charming. Culture coupled with outdoor recreation makes Gig Harbor a great multi-day destination, no matter the weather. Don’t miss the Harbor History Musuem [opening 2009], Waterfront History Walk and Narrows Park. Customize your itinerary at TravelTacoma.com. Check out local happenings at GigHarborGuide.com. P [MIDWAY] Start your visit downtown at the VISITOR CENTER i for tips on Gig Harbor travel. Enjoy the interpretive Waterfront History Walk with helpful environmental signs. Visit five waterfront parks: SKANSIE BROTHERS PARK, JERISICH DOCK, EDDON BOAT PARK, AUSTIN ESTUARY and the BOGUE VIEW PARK [1]. Don’t miss the new HARBOR HISTORY MUSEUM [2]. [NIGHTFALL] [DAYBREAK] Check in to one of the beautiful locally owned hotels, inns or bed and breakfasts. Enjoy a CULINARY EXPERIENCE [3] with wine tasting and dinner at a restaurant, tavern or ethnic casual option. Catch a live theatre PERFORMANCE [4], a movie or a musical [outdoor concerts in the summer]. Or just relax next to the fireplace with a good book! Begin the day with a KAYAK TOUR [5] while it’s quiet and the wildlife is abundant. Sip a latté and read the paper at a comfy coffee bistro. WALK [6] along the waterfront, Cushman Trail or a beautiful State park. SHOP [7] the galleries and boutiques in downtown or uptown. Lunch is next Fox Island or Rosedale. Better stay another night! b har ie orv r wd http://www.TravelTacoma.com http://www.GigHarborGuide.com http://www.TRAVELTACOMA.COM http://www.TRAVELTACOMA.COM

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Tacoma Visitors Guide 2009 Contents Unique Finds Caught on Camera Tacoma Puyallup Fife Gig Harbor Lakewood Waterfront Getaways Mountain Getaways Mount Ranier Festivals + Events Cinema + Theatre Art Scene Nature [Water + Land] Outdoor Adventure Golf Food [Wine + Beer] Peaceful Escape Travel Planner Where to Stay / What to Do Attractions Dining + Nightlife Who to Call Recreation Shops + Spas Where to Go Services Visitor Information Tours + Transportation Maps Travel Green Child's Play

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