COMMENT BY
Val Savino from Artondale, WA
COMMENT ABOUT PLACE
Gig Harbor, WA
COMMENT
Gig Harbor Is a Great Place to Live
I have lived here for 3 years and have found the community to a great place to live.
There are many new amenities such as a new Costco, YMCA, Target,Hospital and Medical Center. We have a the new Uptown Shopping Center which has Galaxy Theaters, Coldwater Creek, Ann Taylor Loft, Chico's, Justice for Girls, Panera, and Fondi Restaurants. There are also other smaller restaurants, coffee shops, and speciality stores. A new Boys and Girls Club with a Senior Center is set to open this fall.
The downtown historic district has turn-of-the century homes, a museum, shops, parks and waterfront restaurants. It is a great place to take a walk or meet with friends.
The schools are well supported by the community with Booster Clubs for sports and a scholarship fundraiser each fall called Winterfest.
We have an extension of the Tacoma Community College that provides a place for high school students to participate in the State's Running Start program, as well as many continuing education and community recreation programs.
There are numerous festivals in the summer including the Maritime Festival and Blessing of the Fleet as well as many Art and Music Festivals and a Farmers Market.
If you are looking for a real community feel with a small town atmosphere, yet close to all the services of a large city, this is the place for you.