Gig Harbor, WA is a small town on the Puget Sound in Washington State with a population of about 8,000 people. It is known for its stunning views and outdoor activities like whale watching, kayaking, and fishing. In addition to these physical activities, there are also plenty of restaurants, galleries, and shops to explore in Gig Harbor. Overall, this charming town has been praised by many for its scenic views and friendly locals. Visitors often rave about strolling along the waterfront or admiring the beauty of the harbor from one of its many parks. For those looking to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city life, Gig Harbor offers a peaceful escape while still providing plenty of fun things to do.
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Gig Harbor Is a Great Place to Live - 8/23/2009
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
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A Great Place to Live - 1/22/2008
Gig Harbor is a scenic community situated in the Puget Sound region of Washington state. With backdrops of Mt. Rainier, the Olympic Mountains and the Cascade Mountains, tall evergreen trees, plus an abundance of charming bays and waterways, there are many "postcard" images to be seen, as well as recreatinal opportunities.
What I love about Gig Harbor is the small town feel. People are very friendly here and smile and make eye contact when you are walking down the street. It is a place where I feel safe walking my dog along the lighted waterfront in the dark. People take pride in this community and it is evident in the property values. We have great schools here, as well as many recreational opportunities for families and singles alike. There is a thriving arts & theater community and our annual art festival is always well attended. There are a number of restaurants to choose from, but for even more variety, the city of Tacoma is only a 15 minute drive, and Seattel
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climate - 5/28/2007
Is this rainfall data correct? 56 inches per year? I was told it was 37 by a real estate agent. We live in CA, so have no idea.
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Delightful Fishing Village - 4/25/2007
We moved to Gig Harbor from New Mexico, to retire. It is delightful here by the water. There are gorgeous state parks, some on the nearby rural and lovely Key Peninsula. Gig Harbor has a somewhat wealthy population, so finding low cost housing may be a bit difficult, but worth the search. Gig Harbor is close to city amenities in Tacoma, and Seattle, and is on the Kitsap Peninsula which has many charming features. We love it here, but of course people have different things they are looking
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affordable living possibly near military bases / a - 6/26/2006
looking for affordable safe culturally oriented areas
To me Washington State is absolutely great state, and I love the climate however at present I work and live in Dubai, UAE - way to expensive here and entirely tooooooo HOT. traffic is horrible - takes you for ever to get anywhere, to me not worth it to live here frustration levels are not compensated by your income...
Would like to look into Mexico and Central America for living
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Cute fishing village? - 4/28/2006
Once the hub for the South Puget Sound fishing fleet, Gig Harbor is now the home of numerous marinas and pleasure craft. Navigatable and sailable areas have been encrached upon by piers that scretch out into the inner harbor. The harbor has become over crowded and the shoreline which used to be dotted with quaint cabins is now lined with multi-million dollar homes, somewhat spoiling the mystic qualities of this peaceful
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Where are the cultured people in WA? - 4/15/2006
We have lived in Gig Harbor WA for 3 years now, and the lack of state universities in the Tacoma area makes for a very uncultured and uneducated population. The people here are rude and all dress in gray or brown. We lived in Raleigh NC before this and the caliber of people was much better. I can't wait to move away from
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