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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.

Ski Hurricane Ridge

  • 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.

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Kids will LOVE the Sea Discovery Center

    • Start/End: Paulsbo 

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) 

The Point Casino & Hotel

The Point Casino & Hotel

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9 11 Memorial

9/11 Memorial

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Grayhorse Mercantile

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The Co Op Farm Garden

The Co-Op Farm & Garden

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Fern Street Pottery

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Island Life

Island Life Artisan Gifts & Goods

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Nelsons Duckpond Lavender Farm

Nelsons Duckpond & Lavender Farm

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Lavender Connection

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