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Kitsap Peninsula - Nearby Destinations
Tourist destinations to consider near Kitsap Peninsula are listed below. Click on any name for complete information.
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Olympia
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Population: 43,000
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Located at the south end of the Puget Sound, Olympia, Washington's
state capital, is graced with elegant government buildings and
gardens. Stroll across carefully groomed lawns for a closer look at
the dome on the Capitol. If you're after some fresh air after
exploring the inner workings of the State, mosey out to Capitol Lake
Park for fun in the water and a picnic on the grass. Or, walk along
the harbor for salt air and regular sea gull sightings. |
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Olympic National Park
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Population: 8,500
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From ice encrusted-crags to crisp glacial lakes, salty ocean beaches
and the deep, quiet damp of temperate rainforest, the Olympic National
Park is a small paradise on earth. Bears meander along slopes strewn
with wildflowers in summer, while visitors wander narrow trails that
penetrate this beautiful wilderness. A relatively short jaunt from
the civilized world, a visit to the Olympics can be short, sedate and
scenic or, with the proper pack, long, solitary and strenuous. |
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Port Townsend
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Population: 8,300
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Port Townsend runs down to the waters edge on the northeast corner of
the Olympic Peninsula. With spectacular views of the Olympics to the
south and a stretch of the Juan de Fuca straights to the north, Port
Townsend seems like the edge of wilderness, despite the close
proximity of the San Juan Islands, Whidbey Island and Victoria B.C.
Port Townsend has plenty of attractions to keep visitors occupied,
though most pass through on their way see Olympic splendors. |
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Seattle
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Population: 580,000
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Seattle's skyline is at its best when the sun begins to sink into
Puget Sound. The harbor takes on the colors of sunset and glass
office buildings grow bright with blinding intensity before night
descends on the city, revealing the Space Needle's graceful
silhouette. Seattle is a cosmopolitan city - the modern coffee craze
was born here in this bustling commercial port city. Today, the arts
thrive in Seattle and outdoor pursuits are an integral part of city
life. Seattle is sophisticated yet earthy, a mix of martini's,
urban-hip, runners and Recreational Equipment Inc.(REI), headquartered
here. While the proliferation of downtown parks means that a stretch
of grass is never far away, Seattle's infamous rain sometimes drives
the public indoors to the numerous educational and entertaining
attractions that make Seattle such a great destination. |
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Tacoma
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Population: 200,000
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Located just west of the Puget Sound's bear claw-like protrusion into
Washington lands, Tacoma has waterfront views in addition to a fine
selection of parks and cultural offerings. Port Defiance Park, north
of Tacoma's center, sprawls out on 700 acres of land jutting into the
Puget Sound. While the park's proximity to civilization limits
natural wildlife spotting, a zoo and aquarium allows visitors to
choose between tigers and sharks in a controlled environment. Arts
flourish in the Seattle-Tacoma area. Stop in at the Museum of Glass,
then, when glassy-eyed, head over to the Tacoma Art Museum or
Washington State History Museum for a little variety. Outdoor
enthusiasts will be pleased to know that Tacoma is within easy driving
distance from both Mt Rainier National Park and Mt St Helens National
Volcanic Monument. |
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