What to Do Around The Area
Though the main attraction at THE MOOSEHEAD CABIN is the property itself, there are plenty of things in the area to do as well. Here are just a few suggestions:
VISIT GIG HARBOR
This charming waterfront town is about 25 minutes away with
quaint shops and restaurants.
http://www.gigharborchamber.com/visitors.html
Gig Harbor Saturday Market
Saturdays: April 7 - Sept 29
Stroh's Field 8:30-2:00 pm
3500 Hunt Street NW at Hwy 16
RENT A BOAT
Gig Harbor Rent-A-Boat
(253) 858-7341
www.gigharborrentaboat.com
Great Bend Charters
Paul R. Schaumburg
USCG Licensed Master
360-490-2777
www.greatbendcharters.com
SEE THE KITSAP
PENINSULA
http://www.visitkitsap.com/cities
FISH, CLAM, CRAB or
OYSTER PICK
Bay Lake has bass and trout. In the spring, the lake is stocked with trout
for opening day which begins on the last Saturday of April. Clamming and
Oyster hunting can be done on the beaches of Penrose State Park and along
the Purdy spit. The season usually runs from March 1-May 31st. Crabbing
season varies.
Check with the fish and game department for rules, licenses, changes of
dates, etc. (you can order licenses online).
http://wdfw.wa.gov/
Licenses and gear can be purchased at the closest sporting goods store in
Gig Harbor:
Big 5 Sporting Goods
4811 Point Fosdick Drive, NW
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
GOLF
Horseshoe Lake Golf Course (closest to Moosehead Cabin…about 15
minutes)
(253) 857-3326 •
www.hlgolf.com
Madrona Links Golf Course
(253) 851-5193 •
www.madronalinks.com
McCormick Woods Golf Course
(253) 895-0130 •
www.mccormickwoodsgolf.com
Performance Golf Center
(253) 853-4653 •
www.performancegolfcenter.com
Trophy Lake Golf & Casting
(360) 874-8337 •
www.trophylakegolfclub.com
GO TO THE LIBRARY
The closest library is right in Key Center, about 10 minutes away.
http://www.piercecountylibrary.org/branches/west-county-branches/key-center/Default.htm
GO TO THE FAIR
The Key Peninsula Fair is held every summer (week varies) in the ballpark.
http://www.keyfair.com/
SEE A PLAY
Gig Harbor has two theatrical groups. Check them out at:
Paradise Theatre
http://www.paradisetheatre.org/
Encore Theatre
http://www.encoretheater.org/
SHOPPING and DINING in
GIG HARBOR
Uptown Shopping Center
http://www.uptowngigharbor.com
Just off the Olympic Drive Exit. New outdoor shopping center with
restaurants, movie theatre, shops, etc. Just a few of our favorites within
UPTOWN CENTER:
SIP Restaurant and wine bar. Upscale dining.
FONDI’s Great pizza. Good for families.
BEN and JERRYS ice cream.
PANERA BREAD. Bakery, lunch items.
Gig Harbor Waterfront Restaurants
Head East off of the Wollochet Drive exit, and down the hill. The waterfront
town of Gig Harbor is charming, and full of little shops and small
restaurants. One of the best places to eat in Western Washington is right
here:
Brix 25
Upscale, fine dining. Voted best of Washington wine list. Our
favorite!
http://www.harborbrix.com/
The Tides Tavern
Popular waterfront pub. Unfortunately, no kids allowed. Great burgers.
www.tidestavern.com
Anthony’s Restaurant
On the harbor. Seafood. Family friendly.
www.anthonys.com
Puerto Vallarta
Of the several Mexican restaurants in the area, this is our favorite. Up the
road from main town a bit. See the website for directions.
www.puertovallarta.com
LOCAL WINE TASTING,
LAVENDER FARM
Trillium Winery (open on weekends only) about 3 minutes up the road.
http://www.trilliumcreekwinery.com/
Fairview country store
Also very close to the cabin (about 3 minutes away) and open on weekends.
http://fairviewcountrystore.com/
OYSTERS
If it isn’t oyster season, you can still pick up a dozen or more fresh
oysters from the farm up the road on the Key Peninsula Highway anytime of
the year.
http://www.minterbrookoyster.com/
STATE
PARKS
Penrose State Park
is just up the street (turn right out of the driveway, go to the top of the
hill, turn left, and you’re there). It has nice beaches and picnic areas, as
well as hiking and exploring trails.
http://www.visitkitsap.com/includes/popups/member_details.asp?ID=313&CityID=56&ThingID=48
Joemma State Park
Is about 5 minutes by car and also has a very nice beach.
http://www.visitkitsap.com/includes/popups/member_details.asp?ID=286&CityID=56&ThingID=48
Mt. Rainier
Mt. Rainier is only about 2-1/2 hours from the cabin, and makes for a great
day trip.
http://www.nps.gov/mora/
HOOD CANAL
The hood canal backs up to the East side of the Olympic national Forest, and
is some of Washington’s most beautiful scenery. If you feel up for the
drive, continue North all the way around Highway 101, which makes a loop
around the Olympics where you will reach the Pacific Ocean to the west. This
is a long day trip, or can be broken up into two days, with an overnight
stay in Port Angeles or the lodge at Lake Quinalt (there are many other
places to stop as well).
http://www.emeraldtowns.com/
http://www.hoodsportwa.com/
Visit the brewery or winery along the way:
http://www.hoodcanalbrewery.com/
http://www.hoodsport.com/
VISIT TACOMA
There are many things to do just on the other side of the bridge 20 minutes
away. Here are a few ideas:
Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium
http://pdza.org/
Museum of Glass
http://museumofglass.org/
VISIT SEATTLE
If you’re not from the area, than a trip to the big city is probably worth a
day or two. Our suggestion is to drive North up Highway 16 to Bremerton,
where you can catch the one hour ferry ride to Seattle’s waterfront:
Washington State Ferry
www.wsdot.wa.gov/ferries/schedules/current/
From there, you are within walking distance of some of Seattle’s best
sights. Here are a few:
The Pike Place Market
www.pikeplacemarket.org
The Seattle Aquarium
www.seattleaquarium.org
The Seattle Art Museum
www.seattleartmuseum.org
The Seattle Center and Space Needle
Along with the Space Needle, young children will enjoy the Science Center,
while older children will not want to miss the EMP (Experience Music
Project) and Science Fiction museum. Catch the monorail from the Westlake
Shopping Center, just a few blocks up Pike Street from the Pike Place
Market.
www.pacsci.org
www.empi.org
We hope you find these suggestions helpful. We would love to hear of new
ideas and places to add to our list if you come across something else while
you’re here!
--The Schellings