Gig Harbor Things to Do

Old Town Park is most famous for housing the historic Job Carr that is named after the founder of Tacoma city. Located in the Old Town Business District of Tacoma, this park is a venue for many events like the 'Old Town Blues F... more

The Freighthouse Square at Tacoma was once the freight house for the Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad until 1980. Today, it is a multifaceted hub where one can spend hours shopping, dining, exploring the arts and indulg... more

University of Puget Sound is a undergraduate liberal arts college in Tacoma. It is a nationally recognized college with an intake of around 3000 students. Its small size ensures learning in an intimate atmosphere and individual... more

Whoever said "Life is good at the beach" was right. The Beach House proves this by offering a delicious menu on the sun kissed shores of Purdy. Saunter in wearing your thongs, shorts and beach hats - the casual attire is seriou... more

Idyllic Vashon Island, located a short ferry ride from Seattle, founded its own theater more than 20 years ago. Drama Dock theater puts on three major productions each year, one each in spring, summer and fall. The plays chosen... more

Named after the generous Knutzen family, the Knutzen Family Theatre is a perfect place for meetings, seminars, events and theater. It has a unique setting, there is no stage as such. It has state-of-the-art equipment for sound... more

The six-acre Tacoma Dome Entertainment Complex is unparalleled as far as its technology and design are concerned and the in-house restaurant, McKinley's, prepares the most delicious and tangy Redhook Ales. In 2003, its 20th ann... more

At this casino you will feel like you are on the Mississippi in the 1800s. Located on an authentic riverboat and operated by the Puyallup Tribe, this elegant casino has a staff dressed in period garb and antiques located throug... more

Tacoma's cultural scene is abuzz with events, to which the Broadway Center can easily attest. The Center consists of three theaters, the Pantages Theater, Rialto Theater and the Theatre on the Square. Whether your pleasure is b... more

Urban Grace grew out of the First Baptist Church which was built in the late 19th century. The imposing architecture is palatial in proportions and almost transports you back to Europe. The church is true to the city with its c... more