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Families will find no shortage of ways to play on the Olympic Peninsula, from sandy beach walks and tidepool adventures to kid-friendly hikes, playful parks, and rainy-day escapes like marine centers, trampoline parks, and bowling alleys where everyone can burn off energy and stay dry.
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7 Cedars
Besides offering some of the hottest games around, we also take great pleasure in knowing we do everything we can to… more
9/11 Memorial
The National September 11 Memorial & Museum (also known as the 9/11 Memorial & Museum) is a memorial and museum… more
All Star Lanes & Casino
Bowling alley featuring an arcade, poker & table games, plus an American diner & bar. more
Anderson Lake State Park
Anderson Lake State Park is a peaceful, scenic park located near Chimacum, Washington, offering a quiet retreat for… more
Bainbridge History Museum
Bainbridge History Museum is a nonprofit local history museum in Bainbridge Island, Washington, dedicated to preserving… more
Bainbridge Island Japanese American Exclusion Memorial
The Bainbridge Island Japanese American Exclusion Memorial is a powerful and moving historical site that honors the… more
Bainbridge Island Museum of Art
Bainbridge Island Museum of Art is a vibrant contemporary art museum on Bainbridge Island, Washington, celebrating the… more
Bloedel Reserve
Bloedel Reserve is a world-renowned public garden and forest preserve located on Bainbridge Island, Washington… more
Bremerton Community Farmers Market
The Bremerton Community Farmers Market provides fresh, local produce in the heart of Bremerton, Washington. more
Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture
Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture is Washington State’s oldest and largest natural history museum, located on… more
Cedarbrook Lavender & Herb Farm Gift Shop
Built in the late 1800s, the historic Bell House, was once a 160-acre homestead to Sequim, Washingtons second… more
Chetzemoka Park
Chetzemoka Park is a beautiful waterfront park located in Port Townsend, Washington, offering sweeping views of Port… more
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Forever Twilight in Forks Collection
Forever Twilight in Forks Collection is a free, year‑round Twilight‑themed exhibit in Forks, Washington showcasing one… more
Kalaloch Lodge at Olympic National Park
The wonder of the Olympic Peninsula is how the beaches you comb and forest trails you walk have remained virtually… more
Lake Crescent Lodge
On the south shore of Lake Crescent, about 25 miles (40 km) west of Port Angeles is historic Lake Crescent Lodge. The… more
Makah Cultural & Research Center Museum
Makah Cultural & Research Center Museum (often called the Makah Museum) is a major tribal museum in Neah Bay… more
Manitou Lodge
There is something for everybody any time of year in the Olympic National Park and Forks Washington. Explore wilderness… more
Rainforest Retreat
I was born and raised in Port Angeles, Washington, a small town nestled in the heart of the Olympic Peninsula. Although… more
Sasquatch The Legend
Sasquatch The Legend is a fun and fascinating roadside attraction and museum dedicated to the mystery and folklore of… more
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AR Workshop Gig Harbor
Designers Maureen Anders and Adria Ruff first launched an all-encompassing design company called Anders Ruff, which… more
Artondale Farm Store & Nursery
Local farm specializing in fresh produce and farm crafts! more
Bainbridge Island Farmers’ Market
Visit the Bainbridge Island Farmers Market, Open 10-2pm every Saturday, April-November (rain or shine!) The market is… more
Bremerton Historic Ships Association
USS Turner Joy is a historic U.S. Navy destroyer (DD-951) now preserved as a museum ship in Bremerton, Washington… more
Fox Island Historical Society
Fox Island Historical Society is a nonprofit community organization in Fox Island, Washington dedicated to preserving… more
Gig Harbor Vintage Aero Museum
Gig Harbor Vintage Aero Museum is an aviation museum and historic aircraft collection located at Tacoma Narrows Airport… more
Gig Harbor Waterfront Farmers Market
Harbor History Museum
Harbor History Museum is a regional history and maritime museum in Gig Harbor, Washington, dedicated to preserving and… more
Harbor WildWatch
Harbor WildWatch is a nonprofit marine conservation and education organization based in Gig Harbor, Washington… more
Hi Joy Bowl
Hi Joy Bowl is an iconic South Kitsap bowling center. Built on a tradition of family-oriented and community-centered… more
Key Peninsula Historical Society & Museum
KP Historical Society most commonly refers to the Key Peninsula Historical Society & Museum, a community… more
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Coastal Interpretive Center
The Coastal Interpretive Center is an educational visitor center dedicated to exploring the natural and cultural… more
Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum
Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum is a vibrant history museum in Ilwaco, Washington, dedicated to preserving and sharing… more
Ocean Shores Beach
Damon Point in Ocean Shores is closed to public access due to erosion and dangerous tides. See why, who to ask about… more
Polson Museum
Polson Museum (often called The Polson) is a local history museum in Hoquiam, Washington, dedicated to preserving and… more
Ski Hurricane Ridge
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Start/End: Port Angeles
Located within the Olympic National Park the Hurricane Ridge Ski Area is and continues to remain a small, family-oriented ski and snowboard area, supporting a ski school, ski team, terrain park, and tubing area.
OPEN: Saturdays, Sundays and Monday holidays
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SKY ZONE TRAMPOLINE PARK – Silverdale, WA
Sky Zone in Silverdale is an indoor trampoline and adventure park where kids can bounce, flip, and race out their energy in a bright, high‑energy space. The park features wall‑to‑wall trampolines, dodgeball courts, foam pits, and other jump attractions so there’s plenty to do whether your kids want to practice tricks, play games with friends, or just bounce around on a rainy Kitsap day. It’s also set up with seating for parents, snacks, and easy in‑and‑out access, making it a convenient stop during errands or an all‑afternoon outing.
Kids will LOVE the Sea Discovery Center
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Start/End: Paulsbo
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SEA Discovery Center is a public aquarium located in downtown Poulsbo, WA, just minutes from downtown Seattle. For more than 50 years, SEA has provided a space for residents and visitors to explore the Salish Sea up close and personal. It’s FREE!
OPEN: Friday – Saturday (11am-4pm)
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