Mini Stops Along the Way
As you make your way through the Kitsap Peninsula, you'll find lots of smaller communities in and around the region offering visitors fun stops with world-class scenic views and routes to enjoy by car or bike. Many offer unique dining places, annual festivals, public beaches, and parks to enjoy activities year-round. Click the links and map below for a brief description of these stops along the way.
Central ...
- Bangor — Bangor is part of the Naval Base Kitsap and is not open to the public.
Please click here for relocation information. Click here for MyBase Guide. - Camp Union — Great place to stop for pizza and cold beverages at the little store.
- Tracyton — Settled in 1853 as a logging town, Tracyton sits on the east side of Dyes Inlet, between Silverdale and Bremerton.
- Illahee Preserve Heritage Park and Illahee State Park
- Newberry Hill Heritage Park — A 1,200-acre wildlife refuge in Silverdale.
- Kitsap County Fairgrounds & Events Center — The largest event center in the region is located between Silverdale and East Bremerton. It's home of the Kitsap County Fair & Stampede, Destruction Derby shows, and numerous sports tournaments and community events.
- Gordon Field — Home to sports teams and events.
- Silverdale Rotary Gateway Park – 12 acres located in downtown Silverdale. Features skate park, walking trails, off-leash dog park, parking lot, and restrooms.
South ...
- Burley — In the southeastern corner of Kitsap County, at the north end of Henderson Bay and on the banks of the Burley Lagoon.
- South Kitsap Skate Park — One of the largest in the region.
- South Kitsap Regional Park & Ballfields
- Peninsula Indoor BMX Racing
- Long Lake County Park
- Manchester State Park — Popular campground with a historic building used for weddings and events.
North ...
- Eglon — Charming waterfront village with a small park, beach, and picnic tables.
- Kitsap Memorial State Park — On the way to Port Gamble.
- Hood Canal Bridge — On the way to Port Townsend.
- North Kitsap Heritage Park
Southeast ...
- Blake Island State Park & Tillicum Village
- Colby and South Colby
- Harper Pier & Landing
- Southworth Ferry
Southwest ...
