Gig Harbor - what a beautiful place to relax on a sunny day in the northwest!
http://www.gigharborguide.com/
The walking path is actually a sidewalk that runs along the waterfront. It winds graciously through the quaint harbor town starting at the famous "Tides Tavern" of which is famous for their deck service that includes a dock for the boaters to tie up and have a great meal and a beer!
The atmosphere in this place is amazing - everyone rich or poor - young or old seem to be together like one big happy family reunion. This is a must for tourist and locals alike.
The walk: definitely rated
easy. It is a smooth hanging basket lined sidewalk that is large enough for all to share, which is convenient since on a sunny day it is crowded.
The enticement: it is so interesting -
there are historical markers and point of interest reader boards, docks to walk out on, statues like the one above, and lots and lots of boats to ogle over. You will see everything from kayaks to one man sailboats to yachts and fishing rigs.
As you wind your way down through the town, you will find a beautiful resting place right on the water. It is now a park. It was donated by a long time resident that lived in the harbor back in the early 1900's. He left his home located on the other side of the street - now known as the "Christmas House" to his family. His daughter was married to someone that I am sure loved her very much as he has made it obvious by continuing to fill a wooden vase located on a picnic table over looking the water with fresh fresh flowers. The vase is accompanied with a beautiful testimonial to her that is in a protected sheet of plastic. Boy talk about LOVE!
Walking through the town you will find many shops brimming with beach wear, paintings, photography, handmade jewelry, pottery, gadgets, used books, antiques, and of course everything you would need for boating.
The "Harbor" as the locals call it, is filled with other great restaurants besides the Tides - to include: Chef/Owner Thad Lyman's Brix25•, Sue Glenn's Green Turtle,
and another one of my favorites - Spiro's Pizza and Pasta.
The idea behind this blog was to combine a good walk with investigating and seeking out the best Farmer's Markets in our area of the Northwest - well to my disappointment the market in the Gig Harbor area was not easy to find. I did however, find great place to buy fruits and vegetables. It is located along Olympic Drive heading towards Fox Island. "Harbor Greens" a very cute store filled with awesome fruits and vegetables - lots of organic there too! They also have everything you would need to create that perfect picnic - hand made sandwiches, wines, desserts, crackers, salads, cheese.
Gig Harbor - what a beautiful place to relax on a sunny day in the northwest! 
The "Harbor" as the locals call it, is filled with other great restaurants besides the Tides - to include: Chef/Owner Thad Lyman's Brix25•, Sue Glenn's Green Turtle, and another one of my favorites - Spiro's Pizza and Pasta. 
