Nothing lifts the spirits more on an inky black winter’s night, than light. Pure. Brilliant. Shimmering like the stars. And this month, the Kitsap Peninsula has two special displays that radiate the joy of the season. At the Port of Kingston, employees and a group of volunteers began planning the array in March. It took about [...]
Whether you admire fine art, want to watch master craftsmen at work or long to make your own creations, the Kitsap Peninsula is the perfect destination for an art-filled getaway. The region’s natural beauty and open spaces have long inspired artists, leading to a vibrant arts scene that includes exceptional museums, galleries and art walks, as [...]
Patrons of Poulsbo’s Kachai Thai Kitchen will be glad that chef/owner Binh Tu Tran never made it to medical school. That’s where he was headed in 1992, when he took time out to help his parents open Bainbridge Island’s popular Sawatdy Thai restaurant. Ten years later, he was still there and had a new career, [...]
You can tell a lot about a place from its public art. On the Kitsap Peninsula, our murals and sculptures tell a story of place, culture, and history, with a little whimsy thrown in for fun. Bremerton celebrates its ties to the U.S. Navy. Poulsbo loves Vikings. The Suquamish and Port Gamble S’Klallam tribes showcase [...]
There’s no better place to hang out on a gorgeous day than a Kitsap Peninsula beach. And with more than 370 miles of shoreline, we’ve got a lot of beaches to choose from. So whether you want to visit a lighthouse or a nature preserve, go camping or play at a city park, we’ve got [...]
If you love music, come to the Kitsap Peninsula this summer. Nearly every city and town hosts free waterfront concerts in irresistible settings. Bring the kids, pack a picnic and get ready to rock ‘cause we’ve got your summer jam. Bainbridge Island – The park district hosts Sounds of Summer concerts at Battle Point Park at [...]
The Kitsap Peninsula is chock full of Star-Spangled fun July 3rd and 4th with small-town festivals, parades, music, children's activities, spectacular waterfront fireworks shows and even stand-up paddle board games. Whether you come for the day or weekend, we promise it will be loads of patriotic fun. Here's the breakdown by community: Bainbridge Island – The Grand [...]
It doesn’t get much better than bicycling on the Kitsap Peninsula. The scenery is gorgeous. There’s always a shady spot to rest. And with more than 370 miles of shoreline, there are plenty of places to dip your toes in the water when you need to cool off. To help plan your trip, check out [...]
As the ancestral home of Chief Seattle, a Navy shipbuilding hub for more than a century and the first community in the United States to see Japanese-Americans exiled to World War II internment camps, the Kitsap Peninsula has a rich and varied history to share with visitors. And Kitsap is conveniently located between the big-city [...]
What started as a stress-relieving hobby has grown into a one-of-a-kind mosaics studio on the Kitsap Peninsula, with wine and nibbles to fuel patrons' creativity. Before adult coloring books were the de-stresser du jour, nurse Anna Hickner began piecing together bits of colored glass to achieve her moment of Zen. Now she shares that experience with others [...]
