Just nine nautical miles from Seattle and an hour’s drive from Sea-Tac International Airport, Kitsap County serves as a gateway to the Olympic Peninsula, the Pacific Coast and Victoria, Canada.
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During your stay you may want to explore the many scenic back roads by car or bike, hike shoreline trails, enjoy one of the many festivals
that abound here year-round, tour historic forts and communities or even enjoy a day sailing Puget Sound with its many coves and inlets. Plus, with 250 miles of shoreline, the county offers beachcombers and water sports fans endless adventure.
Following are just a few of the many attractions you can visit or enjoy during your stay with us:
Art Galleries & Museums | Boating | Casinos | Golf Courses | Museums
Cultural Experiences | Performing Arts | Shopping/Dining | Wineries
Amy Burnett Art Gallery
Location: Bremerton
Phone: (360) 373-3187
Nationally recognized and renowned artist Amy Burnett’s gallery features many of her original works as well as prints. Her favorite subjects include landscapes, Victorian ladies, horses and salmon.
Bainbridge Arts and Crafts
Location: Bainbridge Island
Phone: (206) 842-3132
Bainbridge Arts and Crafts has been a fixture of the regional art scene since it opened for business in 1948 and provides exhibition space and education for regional artists.
Beverly Hooks Gallery/Studio
Location: Bainbridge Island
Phone: (206) 855-7989
Specializes in romantic landscapes in acrylic in the Impressionist style of the great masters.
Sidney Art Gallery
Location: Port Orchard
Phone: (360) 876-3693
Features monthly exhibitions of Northwest artists in a wide range of mediums, including sculptures, pottery, paintings, prints and multimedia. The second floor has a museum of local history.
Verksted Gallery
Location: Poulsbo
Phone: (360) 697-4470
Established in 1987, the gallery is one of the oldest cooperative art galleries in the region and features the diverse works of nearly 40 artists.
Northwest Boat Rentals
Location: Poulsbo
Phone: (360) 265-8300
Experience the wonders of the West Sound aboard your very own watercraft. Choose from Nucanoes (a more stable version of the kayak), an electric boat that holds up to 12 people or go sailing aboard a 22’ Catalina.
Olympic Outdoor Center
Location: Poulsbo
Phone: (360) 265-8300
Enjoy the natural beauty of Liberty Bay aboard a single or double sea kayak, complete with basic instruction. The center also has sailboat rentals offsite.
All Star Lanes and Casino
Location: Silverdale
Phone: (360) 692-5760
Offers Blackjack, Let It Ride, Pai Gow, Poker and Spanish 21 along with pull tabs. Full-service restaurant and lounge and bowling, of course.
Suquamish Clearwater Casino
Located in: Suquamish
Phone: (360) 598-8700
Clearwater is the closest thing Washington state has to a Vegas-style casino. Endless hours of excitement at the tables, including Pai Gow, Blackjack, Poker, Craps and Roulette. More than 1,300 slots plus Keno and non-stop entertainment in the lounge.
Golf Courses
Gold Mountain Golf Complex
Location: Bremerton
Phone: (360) 415-5432
With two scenic 18-hole championship golf courses – the Cascade and the Olympic – this complex has been named one of the “Top 100 Courses You Can Play in the United States” by GOLF magazine.
McCormick Woods Golf Course
Location: Port Orchard
Phone: (800) 279-7705
One of the most renowned courses in the Pacific Northwest, McCormick Woods not only offers a challenging 18-hole championship course, but stunning views of Mt. Rainier.
Trophy Lake Golf & Casting
Location: Port Orchard
Phone: (360) 874-8337
Combine your passion for fishing and golf at this beautiful course with views of the Olympic Mountains and Mt. Rainier. The John Fought designed course is considered one of the finest in the Northwest.
Village Greens Golf Course
Location: Port Orchard
Phone: (360) 871-1222
Built on rolling terrain along a tree line, the course is surprisingly challenging for an older course. Eleven of the holes have water hazards and there are sand bunkers throughout.
White Horse Golf Club
Location: Kingston
Phone: (360) 871-1222
18 holes are spread among 456 acres of old-growth forest. The course measures 5,000 to 7,000 yards, depending on which set of tees you choose.
Alderbrook Golf & Yacht Club
Location: Union
Phone: (888) 898-2560
The 6,338-yard, par 72 course is well regarded by novices and pros alike. The 8th hole is legendary, a double dogleg, 536-yarder. The final hole opens to the Olympic Mountains beyond – arguably one of the finest holes in all of the Pacific Northwest.
Museums
Bremerton Historic Ships Association
Location: Bremerton Waterfront
Phone: (360) 792-2457
Famed for its service as a destroyer during the Vietnam War, the U.S.S. Turner Joy is now a museum and memorial to the men and women who have served in the U.S. Navy. The ship is open to the public and tours are conducted regularly during
visitor hours.
Bremerton Naval Museum
Location: Bremerton
Phone: (360) 479-7447
Housing more than 600 artifacts, the museum is a celebration of the Navy’s past, present and future with an emphasis on the history of the Puget Sound Naval Station on the Bremerton waterfront.
Kitsap County Historical Museum
Location: Bremerton
Phone: (360) 479-9294
Dedicated to the preservation and documentation of the history of Kitsap County, the museum is a delight of historical artifacts, photos and tales of the pioneers who founded Bremerton and the other cities in the area.
Naval Undersea Museum
Location: Keyport
Phone: (360) 396-5547
A hidden treasure, this museum has the largest collection of naval undersea artifacts in the country, including the Trieste II, the Navy’s second oldest torpedo, mines used in 1864, diving suits and research and experimental gear. Best part – it’s free!
Tillicum Village
Blake Island
Phone: (206) 443-1244
Located on Blake Island, Tillicum Village is a delightful place to relax and enjoy an authentic Native American experience, complete with performers, artisans and a sumptuous salmon dinner. Trips to Tillicum Village leave from Pier 55 in Seattle, which is easy walking distance from where the Bremerton ferry docks (Pier 52).
Performing Arts
Admiral Theater
Location: Downtown Bremerton
Phone: (360) 373-6743
Drawing local, regional, national and international acts, the historic Admiral Theatre is Kitsap County’s crowning jewel when it comes to quality entertainment. The performances here are superb and very affordable.
Aurora Valentinetti Puppet Museum & Evergreen Children's Theater
Location: Bremerton
Phone: (360) 373-2992
Dedicated to providing outstanding education and entertainment for children, the theater puts on a range of programs and productions. It is also home to the Aurora Valentinetti Puppet Museum, one of the largest collections of its kind in the world.
Bremerton Symphony
Location: Bremerton
Phone: (360) 373-1722
From Tchaikovsky to Mozart and everything in between, the Bremerton Symphony showcases a wide array of musical styles and talents in its ambitious schedule of concerts and performances.
Harborside District
Location: Bremerton Waterfront
Completed in 2004, Harborside has transformed a former working waterfront into a splendid place to take in the sights, roam the quaint shops and cafes and dine at the famed Anthony’s HomePort restaurant. There is also a conference center, marina and Harborside Fountain Park.
Kitsap Mall
Location: Silverdale
With nearly 847,000 square feet, Kitsap Mall is the largest mall in the county. It is anchored by JC Penney, Macy’s, Sears, Kohl’s, Barnes & Noble and Cost Plus World Market, as well as plenty of smaller regional and national brand name retailers.
Bainbridge Island Vineyard and Winery
Location: Bainbridge Island
Phone: (206) 842-9463
With just 8 acres of grapes you’d think the winery wouldn’t have a great selection of styles or great wines. Well, you’re wrong! The wines here are simply divine, from the Pinot Noir to the Madelaine Angevine. Free samples.
Trillium Creek Winery
Location: Lakebay-Home
Phone: (253) 884-5746
Home is where the heart is – and it’s also where the wine is, in the case of Trillium. Home is the town where the husband and wife team, the Gahards, set up shop, growing terrific grapes and turning out low sulfite wines, for those with allergies. They specialize in Pinot Noir, Muller Thurgau, Gewurztraminer, Riesling and Cabernets.
For more local attractions, visit the Kitsap Visitor & Convention Bureau.
Want to explore the local scene? Take our shuttle! 