Gig Harbor Real Estate

Gig Harbor was voted #5 on Smithsonian Magazine’s top 20 list of Best Small Towns in America. With close access to state and city parks and the historic waterfront with fine dining and great shopping boutiques, Gig Harbor is a popular tourist destination. Downtown Gig Harbor is a great place for shopping, dining, and recreation on every corner. You can grab a kayak, slip on running shoes, and put your feet up and enjoy the scenery.

 

Gig Harbor is the homeport for many commercial fishing boats. Though they don’t rely on the Puget Sound to gather catch, they usually go north to Alaska for that. The first week of June is the annual Maritime Gig Festival. The fishing fleet gathers in the center of Gig Harbor Bay for the annual Blessing of the Fleet ceremony.

 

Large groups, families, and kids will enjoy Gig Harbor City Park. The park is popular for family reunions, work picnics, and group gatherings. A play area for kids, baseball diamond, and basketball and tennis courts for enjoyment. There is a large wooden picnic shelter with fresh water and a fireplace for community use. The Park is also located next to a stream with many educational plaques for stream conservation.

 

Gig Harbor is a picturesque town located just across the Tacoma Narrows Bridge from the City of Tacoma.