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Gig Harbor

Gig Harbor was named by Captain Charles Wilkes, commander of the American Exploration Expedition of 1838-1842. Wilkes’ crew was charting the area from a gig (a small boat) and a longboat when they sought shelter in the Gig Harbor Bay during a storm. The crew began calling our area “small harbor” and “gig harbor.”

Things have changed slightly since the Expedition named this charming harbor. With a city population of 6,500 and growing, Gig Harbor boasts a vibrant economy with inviting accommodations, interesting shopping, scrumptious dining, colorful cultural arts, playful recreation, and diverse professional and personal services.

Gig Harbor is easy to get to. It’s just a quick 45-minute drive to Sea-Tac International Airport and an hour from downtown Seattle. For a more scenic trip to the Emerald City, take the ferry from one of several loading stops – all within an hour’s drive of Gig Harbor on the peninsula. The bustling city of Tacoma is just a few minutes drive across the Tacoma Narrows Bridge, one of the longest suspension bridges in the world. And, as the gateway to the Olympic Peninsula, Gig Harbor is the perfect spot to plan your next trip to the rain forest, Victoria or any one of the wonderful communities between here and there.

Gig Harbor is filled with inspiring locations and scenery that set an unparalleled backdrop for the memorable moment in life. With miles of shoreline and deep water bays, Gig Harbor is famous for water sports and boating of all kinds. In addition to maritime fun, Gig Harbor also offers spectacular golf, summer camps and cycling and walking trails. A huge variety of festivals and cultural events are held every month of the year.

Bio provided by: www.gigharborchamber.com