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  Gig Harbor, Washington - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Gig Harbor is a city located in Pierce County, Washington.
Gig Harbor was first discovered and named by Captain Charles Wilkes.
Gig Harbor was officially incorporated on July 12, 1946.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Gig_Harbor,_Washington   (523 words)

  
 GH Chamber - Area Profile
Gig Harbor, Washington, 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.
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.
www.gigharborchamber.com /profile.html   (386 words)

  
 Pretty port in Gig Harbor, Washington
Gig Harbor Chamber of Commerce: 3302 Harborview; (253) 851-6865.
He later named this pristine, tree-lined body of water Gig Harbor after one of the small boats in the expedition fleet, known as a gig.
A good way to start a visit to Gig Harbor is to ascend the stairs of the Finholm View Climb at the head of the bay; you'll get panoramic views of the harbor from the highest viewing platforms.
www.sunset.com /sunset/Premium/Travel/2002/03-Mar/NWDT0302/GigHarbor0302.html   (431 words)

  
 The Seattle Times: Arts & Entertainment: Back to the future at Gig Harbor museum
Kerri Rowan of the Gig Harbor Historical Museum pokes her head out of a futuristic rocket that "crashed" on the museum's front lawn.
These are augmented by carefully researched displays the Gig Harbor museum staff created, contributing their own take on futurism — including a showcase of local inventors.
Other ideas are less glorious, such as that of a Gig Harbor resident who made the leak-resistant diaper, or another who stumbled upon a method for retaining softness in raisins.
seattletimes.nwsource.com /html/artsentertainment/2002154786_nwwsmithsonian20.html   (1198 words)

  
 Visitors, Welcome to Gig Harbor
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.
Gig Harbor offers visitors more than 14 bed and breakfasts to choose from as well as award winning inns, comfortable hotels and family friendly motels, find out more on our accommodations page.
www.gigharborchamber.com /visitors.html   (201 words)

  
 Gig Harbor Area Lodging, Accommodations, Hotels, Motels, Bed and Breakfasts
If you are the hotel type, select from the Inn at Gig Harbor or the Best Western Wesley, both conveniently located off our local "freeway" (Hwy 16), and offering all the amenities of any big city hotel.
One of the jewels of the Gig Harbor lodging scene is the Maritime Inn, a small inn (just 15 rooms), located in the quaint downtown district, directly across the street from the public pier.
The Cottage at Gig Harbor is an adorable cottage right smack in the middle of downtown Gig Harbor, just steps from the shops, restaurants and art galleries that Gig Harbor is quickly becoming famous for.
www.gigharborinns.com   (1163 words)

  
 Gig Harbor Real Estate and Homes for Sale in Pierce County, Washington
Located on Gig Harbor Bay in Puget Sound across the Narrows Bridge from Tacoma, the city has a population of just 6,500, in an area of 4.14 square miles of towering fir trees and gorgeous landscapes.
Gig Harbor is a place where residents and visitors can take a quiet stroll along the 2.8 miles of waterfront, and shop in stores such as The White Whale, Kelly's Laffin Crab, Hide and Sea, and the Beach Basket.
Gig Harbor hosts several annual events including a classic car show in May and art festival in July.
www.gig-harbor-houses-and-homes-for-sale.com   (537 words)

  
 Gig Harbor Police Department
Gig Harbor Police Department (253) 851-2236 - 3510 Grandview St. Gig Harbor Washington 98335
Welcome: the primary objective of the Gig Harbor Police Department is to constantly explore new ways to improve the level of public safety services we provide to our community.
The cooperation shared between the citizens of Gig Harbor and their police department has been instrumental in sustaining the teamwork necessary to insure that Gig Harbor continues to be a community known by our citizens and others for high quality municipal police services.
www.harborpd.com   (104 words)

  
 Gig Harbor, Washington (Cities)
Founded in 1946, Gig Harbor is located on a small bay across the Tacoma Narrows Bridge from Tacoma, and is considered one of the most picturesque small cities in America.
Gig Harbor still provides shelter - not for explorers, but for commercial fishing boats and pleasure craft.
Gig Harbor is part of the Tacoma, WA metro area.
www.ohwy.com /wa/g/gigharbo.htm   (127 words)

  
 Look at Gig Harbor   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
It is not unusual for hot properties to be sold the same day they are put on the market.
I believe the appreciation in the area is being fueled by several factors.
Gig Harbor has a new bridge on the way, there is a new shopping area in town, we are running out of lots to build on, quality of life, and lower prices than competing areas.
www.lookatgigharbor.com   (75 words)

  
 Gig Harbor Kayak Club
Social activities include weekend camping trips, pot-lucks special presentations, participation in Gig Harbor’s parade, Christmas caroling, and of course paddling with friends.
The Club has a monthly business meeting open to all members (held at 7:30 the first Wednesday of each month at the Gig Harbor Kayak Center), and social meetings which are a combined potluck/program/meeting.
A way to participate in the Gig Harbor community, with opportunities to give something back to the community.
www.harbornet.com /kayakclub   (949 words)

  
 Gig Harbor News
The parents of a Gig Harbor middle school student are upset with school officials, who they say were "dismissive" after their son was allegedly choked by another student during a home economics class.
Gig Harbor debates restoration at boatyard; Fixing a Tudor-style...
She was named "Member of the Year" by the Snohomish County Association of Washington Women Lawyers in 1992 and currently resides in Gig Harbor.
www.topix.net /city/gig-harbor-wa   (1258 words)

  
 Gig Harbor Information and Deals - TripAdvisor   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
I go up to Gig Harbor to visit my kids who live in Tacoma at least twice a year, and I always stay at...
I have been to Gig Harbor quite a few times, and out of all the places I have visited in the world, Gig...
The Inn at Gig Harbor was relaxing and pleasant.
www.tripadvisor.com /AllReviews-g58488-or10-Gig_Harbor_Washington.html   (597 words)

  
 Gig Harbor Academy - Private School in Washington State
Nestled in 10 wooded acres, Gig Harbor Academy (GHA) is an independent private school where students learn in a truly unique learning environment.
Founded in 1976 as Our School, we grew into Gig Harbor Academy with the addition of the elementary grades.
Gig Harbor Academy welcomes and admits boys and girls of any race, color, nationality or ethnic origin, without regard to religious preference.
www.gigharboracademy.org   (257 words)

  
 Gig Harbor Waterfront Retail & Restaurant Association
The Gig Harbor waterfront is most popular with walkers, moms with baby carriages, joggers, and dog lovers.
Whether a walker, a jogger, or just a meanderer, the Gig Harbor waterfront is ideal for any person regardless of age or athletic ability.
Skansie Brothers' Park, built to commemorate Gig Harbor as the Maritime City, offers lush lawns on which to relax, or you can explore Jerisich Dock, next door, where the City provides guest moorage.
www.gigharbordowntownwaterfront.com   (450 words)

  
 Gig Harbor Yacht Sales (Gig Harbor, WA)
Recently, Gig Harbor Yacht Sales has purchased Poulsbo Yacht Brokers and opened a second store on the waterfront in Poulsbo, Wa.
This new location allows Gig Harbor Yacht Sales to better serve the South Sound and West Sound Communities and offer for sale the largest inventory of fine used powerboats, sailboats and yachts in this area.
Our Gig Harbor Store is located directly downtown in beautiful Gig Harbor,Washington, adjacent to the Gig Harbor Boat Yard with haulout and repair facilities.
www.yachtworld.com /gigharbor/?page=2   (348 words)

  
 Gig Harbor Boat Works - Builders of fine rowing & sailing craft   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Gig Harbor Boat Works is the builder of a unique line of custom rowing and sailing boats.
Our boats are modern reproductions of small craft used during the last century of working sail when people earned their living using only wind and oar.
Copyright © 2005 Gig Harbor Boat Works, Inc. All rights reserved.
www.ghboats.com   (299 words)

  
 Gig Harbor
Gig Harbor is located across the Narrows from Tacoma on the Kitsap Peninsula.
Gig Harbor is known for the many boats riding at anchor, and its hilly, winding back streets,
The harbor is an ideal destination for the boater, offering excellent anchorage, shelter from the wind, and 24-hour moorage at the public dock and many marinas.
www.nortac.com /gigharbor   (127 words)

  
 Peninsula-GigHarbor   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Captain Charles Wilkes, nearing the end of an around the world journey, charted and surveyed the Northwest country which at that time was in dispute with Great Britain.
The Gig Harbor/Peninsula area is a progressive business community balanced with the quality of life and the environment.
Nestled in the heart of Puget Sound, the Gig Harbor/Peninsula area is: 12 miles from Interstate 5, 40 miles from Seattle, 33 miles from Sea Tac International Airport, 6 miles from the Tacoma Narrows Airport, 35 miles from Olympia (state capital) and 30 miles from Bremerton.
www.kiwanisclubof.org /peninsula-gigharbor.html   (191 words)

  
 City of Gig Harbor   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
The Gig Harbor Police Department is responsible for providing around the clock crime prevention and law enforcement services to the City of Gig Harbor.
The Marine Service Unit (MSU) is charged with ensuring the safety of boaters within the navigable waters within the jurisdiction of the City of Gig Harbor.
The MSU is an additional police service provided on an as-needed basis to achieve this directive.
www.harbornet.com /gigharbor/html/POLICE.html   (234 words)

  
 4A Swimming: Gig Harbor girls hit right note
FEDERAL WAY -- A tradition at the 4A swimming and diving state championships is to allow the preliminary heat winners to choose the music played during the march to the starting blocks before the finals.
"We have four choices," Gig Harbor coach Peg Johnson said, summarizing her team's options today when the final heats will be staged at the King County Aquatic Center.
Senior Missy McIntyre of Oak Harbor sprinted to victory in the 50 freestyle (23.77), and held off the strongest field of the day in the 100 breaststroke to keep her top seed.
seattlepi.nwsource.com /preps/199543_swim4a13.html   (521 words)

  
 Gig Harbor Real Estate Agents, Gig Harbor Homes For Sale, REALTORS and Gig Harbor
We also have information on Gig Harbor home selling, home buying, mortgages, insurance, movers and other realty services for anyone looking to sell a home or buy a home in Gig Harbor, WA.
HomeGain provides Gig Harbor, Washington real estate information and resources to guide homeowners and homebuyers through the process of selling and buying a house, condo or other Gig Harbor realty property.
HomeGain has services to help you find a top Gig Harbor real estate broker or agent, get the value of your Gig Harbor home and a comparative market analysis (CMA), view Gig Harbor real estate and MLS listings, prepare your home for sale, and more.
www.homegain.com /local_real_estate/WA/gig_harbor.html   (466 words)

  
 The Maritime Inn, the perfect small hotel in Gig Harbor, Washington   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
The Maritime Inn is Gig Harbor, Washington's most distinctive hotel, where personal service and unequaled comfort are combined to create an atmosphere of casual elegance.
Our inn is Gig Harbor's only downtown hotel, far removed from the noise and bustle of the freeway hotels.
Gig Harbor is a wonderful destination for visitors from near and far.
www.maritimeinn.com   (202 words)

  
 Web Hosting Gig Harbor   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
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www.sbi-web-creator.com /Web-Creator/web-hosting-gig-harbor.html   (514 words)

  
 The Peninsula Gateway
The Gig Harbor Chamber of Commerce may only have asked 11 questions of mayoral candidates Jill Guernsey and Chuck Hunter, but for the approximately 100 attendees, the debate showed the contrast in the two candidates’ styles and ideas.
In celebration of its 25 years of existence, Harbor Montessori School is reaching out to its alumni in hopes of expanding its unique education to more children.
For those interested in learning more about Gig Harbor’s City Council candidates, the Peninsula Gateway is hosting a debate for the candidates 7 to 9 p.m.
www.gateline.com   (539 words)

  
 Gig Harbor Lighthouse, Washington at Lighthousefriends.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
The diminuitive Gig Harbor Lighthouse, displaying a red flashing light, was built in 1988 at the entrance to Gig Harbor.
To raise funds for the project, the public was invited to purchase time capsules, which would be placed in the lighthouse and then opended after 25 years.
This view is from across the inlet to Gig Harbor.
www.lighthousefriends.com /light.asp?ID=857   (245 words)

  
 Douglas Wray, Gig Harbor Real Estate Agent, Buyers Representative for Gig Harbor, Tacoma, Puget Sound, Western ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Regarding Gig Harbor real estate, it is hard to find a home for sale in the Fox Island, Gig Harbor, Key Peninsula, Washington, Tacoma, area.
Codwell Banker Gig Harbor Realtors can help you find homes for sale, properties available, acreage, land, apartments, for sale by owner.
Gig Harbor acreage, Gig Harbor real estate, 98335, land, apartments, for sale by owner, Gig Harbor real estate developments, condo, Western Washington.
www.buyersrep.net   (9124 words)

  
 Altrusa "Leaders in Service" - Gig Harbor
Since its charter in 1982, Altrusa Club of Gig Harbor's members have made a major impact on our community.
Altrusa Club of Gig Harbor was a co-founder of the annual community Health and Safety Expo, and continues to serve as a sponsor of the event.
Supporting the work of Altrusa of Gig Harbor, the Harborfest Tour of Homes has become an eagerly awaited part of annual holiday celebrations in the Harbor.
www.altrusa.org /Washington/gigharbor.html   (618 words)

  
 GH Chamber - Chamber Newsletter
The Action Session is designed to enable community residents and businesses to share their talents and skills in helping drive economic development for Gig Harbor Key Peninsula.
Email: judith_Torok@LCCA.com, Website: http://www.lcca.com/harborplace Harbor Place, a premier retirement and assisted living community, offer the quiet luxury of privacy with the opportunity for a wide variety of social activities.
THEATER, located at 6615 38th Avenue NW in Gig Harbor, will be seeking actors to audition for the musical play "Pinnochio" and "The Nutcracker, Beyond the Dream" by appointment on Saturday, September 24th or Sunday September 25th.
www.gigharborchamber.com /newsletter.html   (4252 words)

  
 Gig Harbor Waterfront Retail & Restaurant Association
Always known for our fabulous hot dogs, deli sandwiches, soda fountain, and frozen dessert treats, we continue to offer those favorites in a cafe setting that provides a great relaxed atmosphere to enjoy with family and friends.
We welcome you to enjoy a unique dining experience in beautiful downtown Gig Harbor, located in the Thriftway Shopping Center next to the U.S. Post Office.
From The Tides' world famous clam chowder (made fresh daily) and our New Mexico Barroom Chili, to our original recipes for cod, halibut, classic and signature pizzas, deli sandwiches, and yes, those famous burgers; it's no wonder that The Tides remains a dining mainstay after 28 years in business.
www.gigharbordowntown.com /dining.html   (306 words)

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