The Kitsap Peninsula is home to award-winning craft breweries like Silverdale’s Silver City Brewery, Valholl Brewery in Poulsbo and Bainbridge Island Brewing. These and more are only a hop, skip and a jump away on the natural side of Puget Sound. Cruise on over on a Washington State ferry to one of our waterfront towns [...]
St. Paddy’s Celebrations at Local Breweries: all happening on March 17 unless otherwise noted. Bainbridge Brewery Annual St. Paddy’s Day Party 3/17. Bremerton St. Paddy’s Crawl - 5pm - Cash only Cash Brewing St. Paddy's Day Celebration - Silverdale Der Blokken - Manette St. Patrick's Day Feast 3pm Manette Downpour Brewing Annual Party - Kingston Hales Barrelhouse [...]
Biketoberfest is back for a fifth year of adrenaline-fueled fun Sept. 29-30, and it's another great reason to plan a fall getaway to the Kitsap Peninsula. The family-friendly mountain biking and craft beer festival kicks off at 5 p.m Friday with a night ride, beer garden, bonfire and music. Saturday, there's a full slate of races [...]
Start summer off with a splash this weekend at the Kitsap Peninsula Water Trails Festival and celebrate one of the world’s most spectacular paddling destinations with food, music, games and outdoor recreation for the whole family. Plan to stay a night or two to enjoy the Kitsap Peninsula’s natural beauty and abundant wildlife via the only [...]
Show Dad how much you appreciate him with a Father's Day overnight getaway to the Kitsap Peninsula. With world-class golf courses, amazing craft beverages and miles and miles of family-friendly trails and beaches, there's something here to make every Dad smile. Get away from the big-city crowds, relax and enjoy stress-free family time on the Natural [...]
Psst! Want to know a secret? Tucked into the heart of the Kitsap Peninsula’s commercial hub, the Clear Creek Trail in Silverdale is a family- and pet-friendly oasis that’s close to hotels, shopping, restaurants and craft breweries, but feels like it’s a world away. Picnic areas abound Perfect for walking, running or biking, most of [...]
It doesn’t get much more romantic than the Kitsap Peninsula. Whether you’re into walks on the beach, winery tours, farm-to-table restaurants or kicking back at a craft brewery, there’s something for every couple’s taste. Here are a few ideas for creating the perfect lovers’ getaway throughout the month of February: Wine + Chocolate – Bainbridge Island’s [...]
On the Kitsap Peninsula, you can get away from it all and still enjoy amenities like farm-to-table restaurants, craft wineries and spa treatments. Even better, all of those goodies are surrounded by some of the most beautiful scenery around. There are so many mouth-watering choices for sipping and supping, you can easily plan a tasting tour [...]
Gig Harbor is a maritime city on the southern end of the Kitsap Peninsula that offers visitors a perfect mix of history, amenities and stunning views. Mt. Rainier looms large on the horizon and the impressive Tacoma Narrows Bridge provides easy access for a late fall or holiday getaway. Hundreds of pleasure craft and a [...]
With more than 20 craft breweries on tap, the Kitsap Peninsula is a hops-lover’s heaven and one of the best spots in Washington for a microbrew tasting tour. “We’re building a great brewing community here,” said Don Spencer of Silver City Brewery, which was established in 1996. “There is great beer being made on the [...]
