1560 Madison Ave N, Bainbridge Island

Created by world renown artist Thomas Dambo, Pia the Peacekeeper is a massive wooden troll who resides peacefully on Bainbridge Island. Located at Sakai Park, Pia is approximately 1 mile from the BI ferry terminal and can be reached by foot…or bike!

32400 N Rainier Ave

If you're looking for something spooky, interesting, and adventurous to do, look no further! Explore Port Gamble with ‘Paranormal Pete’ as he guides visitors through the haunted halls of the town’s paranormal activity, including famous historic buildings.
$30 per person | 7-10pm | 16+

7767 E Hilldale Road

A favorite South Kitsap Park - Manchester is an 111-acre forest-draped, waterfront State Park with 3K+ feet of shoreline on the Kitsap Peninsula, easily accessible from Seattle. You can spend hours and hours exploring and never get bored! Turn over rocks on the beach, wander the trails, venture into the historic military bunkers, and even camp on site!

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Downtown Port Orchard Waterfront

A flagship event in downtown Port Orchard, Love Kitsap is a proud sponsor of local journalist Josh Farley’s famous ‘Story Sails’ aboard the historic Carlisle II passenger ferry. Mark your calendar for Memorial Day weekend and plan to participate in fascinating journeys through local history and lore while crossing the Puget Sound.

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Bainbridge Island is known for its wonderful wineries. A drive past Poulsbo on State Route 305, over the Agate Pass Bridge, begins your self-guided driving tour of all 7 (seven!) wineries located on the island. At Perennial Vinters and Bainbridge Vineyards, two vineyards that only use their own island grown grapes, you’ll find many unique cooler-climate varieties. You’ll fall in love with Seigerrebe, Madeleine Angevine and THE Melon de Bourgogne, a dry white wine (whose bright fresh flavors are a heavenly match with seafood - especially oysters) can only be found in the state of Washington at Perennial Vinters.

9009 NE Point No Point Road

A historic lighthouse and a perfect beach await you at the northern tip of Kitsap County. Point No Point is well worth the journey - walk among the driftwood as the wind whips the wavelets. The lighthouse overlooks the Puget Sound, and you can even book a stay at the historic lighthouse keepers’ quarters.

371 miles of shoreline on the Kitsap Peninsula offer countless opportunities to get in the water and feel the exhilarating thrill of cold plunging or ‘wild swimming’. There are many parks and public access points to start your cold plunge adventure (Olalla Bay pictured here), or you can book a session with Fire + Floe on Bainbridge Island for a cold plunge + sauna experience!

550 Winslow Way E

FREE, fascinating, and family-friendly - BIMA is a Bainbridge Island treasure mere feet from the ferry terminal. Enjoy the fantastic art, beautiful atmosphere, and rotating exhibits, then head to the museum cafe for a delicious meal!

251 1st Street

Many visitors to the Kitsap Peninsula have no idea how rich and eclectic our local history experiences are. The Puget Sound Naval Museum is our local navy history on full display, or climb aboard the warship USS Turner Joy just a few blocks away.

7989 NE Salish Lane

The Sk’lallam tribal art on display at The Point Casino and Hotel is one of the most impressive and beautiful collections of native art on public display on the Kitsap Peninsula. The gaming, entertainment and accommodations on site are top notch, but it is the totem poles, wood working and art that really makes a visit to the home of Port Gamble Sk’lallam tribe unforgettable.

Downtown Bremerton + Bainbridge Island
5-8pm

First Friday is a free community event that showcases each city’s thriving art scene. Dozens of local businesses and galleries come together to showcase a variety of local talent in true community fashion.

Downtown Poulsbo Waterfront

During a 3-day weekend in May, the historic Poulsbo waterfront is transformed into a 🇳🇴 viking village 🇳🇴 complete with food trucks, music, shield wall demonstrations and more!

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Poulsbo Waterfront Park

Join beer lovers from across the PNW in Poulsbo to ring in autumn with craft beer, live music, food & fun every year around the autumnal equinox. Enjoy local beer and cider with fun-loving Kitsap locals and visitors! Oktoberfest + Poulsbo is a match made in Valhalla!

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Mike Wallace Park

Every year a hoard of pirates descend on Mike Wallace Park at the Kingston Marina for a festival full of nautical fun, great food, unique vendors and activities and live music. The Pirate Festival is awesome family fun and a perfect excuse to plan a north Kitsap adventure to Kingston.

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13176 Olalla Valley Road SE

Olalla Vineyard & Winery is a vision of absolute tranquility and beauty is. Stop by this South Kitsap oasis for a glass or bottle shared among friends and loved ones, book a special event, or attend one of their special musical performances or dinners and see what all the fuss is about.

18743 Front Street NE

Perched above beautiful Liberty Bay on the Poulsbo waterfront is the SEA Discovery Center - an amazing multimedia exhibit featuring Puget Sound wildlife and a touch-friendly tide pool that sparks curiosity and wonder! Make the SEA Discovery Center a part of your next Poulsbo weekend adventure.

Admission is by donation, open Friday & Saturday 11am-4pm.

19484 NW Stavis Bay Road

Tucked into the folds of the Seabeck shoreline, the nature reserve takes some driving to get to, but trust us, it’s worth every moment. Visitors to Guillemot Cove park in a small gravel lot and make their way towards the unassuming trailhead with the unique wooden sign. The path slopes steadily down through a coastal evergreen forest.

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Bremerton Boardwalk Waterfront

For two delicious days, the Bremerton waterfront boardwalk is transformed into a foodies paradise. Food trucks from around the region converge with a beer garden by McClouds Grill House & Smokin’ Robinsons. A lineup of all female-fronted bands will be rocking on the mainstage as you get your nom on!

202 NE Park Street

Kitsap Memorial State Park is located on the Hood Canal just minutes from Poulsbo. A quick search of any social platform search often packed with brides and grooms, and wedding celebrations. We love their pirate-themed kids park and the maze of concrete pathways under conifer cover with sneak peeks of the beach below. During the golden hour, the Olympic Mountains erupt in glorious shades of sunset hues.

6861 NE South Street

Suquamish is a very special place. Kitsap’s deep and abiding native heritage is a source of pride and beauty, and a visit to the Suquamish Museum should be on every visitor’s and local’s Must-Do list. Suquamish is especially easy to access for visitors arriving via auto ferry to Bainbridge.

7530 NE 288th Street

The Heronswood Garden began in 1987 and comprises 15 acres of botanical gardens boasting a vast array of plants from around the world, with over 8,000 varieties spread across six distinct yet integrated gardens. Purchased by the Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe in 2012, Heronswood now serves as a showcase for tribal culture and operates under the auspices of the Port Gamble S’Klallam Foundation.

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3237 Rainier Road

Discover the mesmerizing world of bioluminescence on an unforgettable nighttime kayak tour through Port Gamble Bay! This bay boasts nearly 2 miles of untouched shoreline, making it the perfect spot to witness the stunning glow of nature. Get immersed in this magical light show and make memories that will stay with you forever. Book a tour with Olympic Outdoor Center today!

Downtown Silverdale Waterfront

Come to Silverdale for live music, street vendors, great food, fireworks and super fun activities + entertainment Taking over the Silverdale waterfront, Whaling Days is a family-oriented, non-profit, volunteer-run community festival held in “Old Town” Silverdale since 1974.

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15347 Suquamish Way NE, Suquamish

Overlooking Agate Pass with beautifully manicured grounds and a relaxing atmosphere, Clearwater Casino Resort isn’t *just a Kitsap destination…it’s one of the best casino resorts in WA. With a large gaming floor, delicious restaurant options, comfortable rooms and some of the best entertainment options around, Clearwater is a Kitsap gem and a must-stop for events, gaming, nightlife & music!

9565 Scenic Beach Road NW

Scenic Beach in Seabeck has over 1,500 feet of saltwater beach to explore. Make a pit stop at the original Seabeck Pizza on your way and nosh while taking in the expansive views of the entire Olympic Mountain range.

Here’s your list of Kitsap State Parks to explore.