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52 Best and Fun Things To Do In Bremerton, Washington State


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When it comes to small cities, they don’t get much smaller than Bremerton. The city has a current population of just over 40,000 residents and is located in Kitsap County along the coast of the same name. It’s one of the smaller cities in Washington state, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t plenty to explore when visiting Bremerton.

The city is home to many historic landmarks and buildings, including the Puget Sound Navy Museum. The city has a unique vibe that offers visitors a taste of its past while exploring its present and looking ahead at what the future holds for Bremerton. From art galleries and heritage sites to festivals and events, there are countless things to do in Bremerton, no matter what time of year you visit.

So whether you are a history buff or looking for some untouched natural beauties, Bremerton has what you need. Explore some of the must-see places in Bremerton in the list of attractions below and make the most of your time in Washington State.

The 52 Most Popular Things To Do In Bremerton, Washington State

52. Wildcat Staging Area Green Mountain State Forrest

3.0 ★★★☆☆ (1 review)

Location: 7 NW Holly Road Bremerton WA

Web Address:   http://file.dnr.wa.gov/publications/eng_rms_green_08_full.pdf

51. Puget Sound Naval Shipyard Memorial Plaza

5.0 ★★★★★ (2 reviews)

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Location: R242456895200 Bremerton WA

Tel:  360 627 4008

50. Bremerton Historic Ships Association

4.7 ★★★★★ (3 reviews)

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Location: 300 Washington Beach Ave Bremerton WA

Tel:  360 792 2457

Web Address:   http://bremertonchamber.org/list/member/bremerton-historic-ships-association-59

49. Oyster Bay

5.0 ★★★★★ (6 reviews)

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48. Pacific Planetarium

4.0 ★★★★☆ (7 reviews)

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Location: 817 Pacific Ave Bremerton WA

Tel:  360 362 7049

Web Address:   http://pacificplanetarium.com/

47. Gold Mountain

4.1 ★★★★☆ (7 reviews)

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46. Lake William Symington

4.7 ★★★★★ (10 reviews)

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45. Valentinetti Puppet Museum

4.9 ★★★★★ (13 reviews)

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Location: 276 4th Street Bremerton WA

Tel:  360 728 2840

Web Address:   http://ectandpuppets.org/

44. Mission Lake

4.2 ★★★★☆ (13 reviews)

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43. Panther Lake

4.7 ★★★★★ (15 reviews)

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42. Log Cabin Museum

4.4 ★★★★☆ (21 reviews)

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Location: 416 Sidney Ave Port Orchard WA

Tel:  360 876 3693

41. Long Lake

4.6 ★★★★★ (24 reviews)

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40. Albers Marcovina Vista Gardens

5.0 ★★★★★ (27 reviews)

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Location: 124 E 31st Street Bremerton WA

Tel:  360 405 1511

Web Address:   http://albersvistagardens.org/

39. Green Mountain

4.5 ★★★★★ (28 reviews)

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38. Sinclair Inlet

4.3 ★★★★☆ (34 reviews)

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37. Tiger Lake

4.4 ★★★★☆ (38 reviews)

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36. Sidney Museum

4.4 ★★★★☆ (39 reviews)

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Location: 202 Sidney Ave Port Orchard WA

Tel:  360 876 3693

Web Address:   https://sidneymuseumandarts.com/

35. Kitsap History Museum

4.8 ★★★★★ (51 reviews)

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Location: 280 4th Street Bremerton WA

Tel:  360 479 6226

Web Address:   https://kitsapmuseum.org/

34. Bremerton Dog Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ (72 reviews)

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Location: 1199 Union Ave W Bremerton WA

Web Address:   https://bremertonwa.gov/217/Bremerton-Bark-Park

33. Square Lake State Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ (100 reviews)

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Location: 7800 Square Lake Road SW Port Orchard WA

Web Address:   http://parks.state.wa.us/542/Manchester

32. Newberry Hill Heritage Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (114 reviews)

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Location: Bremerton WA

Tel:  360 337 5350

Web Address:   https://kitsapgov.com/parks/Pages/NewberryHillHeritagePark.aspx

31. Chico Salmon Viewing Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (121 reviews)

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Location: 3121 Chico Way NW Bremerton WA

Web Address:   http://chico-park.slue.io/

30. Port of Waterman Public Pier

4.6 ★★★★★ (130 reviews)

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Location: 4282 Beach Dr E Port Orchard WA

Web Address:   https://portofwaterman.com/

29. Manette Bridge

4.7 ★★★★★ (131 reviews)

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Location: Manette Bridge Bremerton WA

Web Address:   http://wsdot.wa.gov/

28. Kitsap Lake Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ (143 reviews)

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Location: 1978 Price Road NW Bremerton WA

Tel:  360 473 5305

Web Address:   http://ci.bremerton.wa.us/

27. Dickerson Creek waterfall

4.6 ★★★★★ (167 reviews)

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Location: Unnamed Rd. Bremerton WA

Web Address:   http://uelandtreefarm.com/

26. Forest Ridge Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ (287 reviews)

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Location: 110 S Summit Ave Bremerton WA

Tel:  360 473 5305

Web Address:   http://ci.bremerton.wa.us/210/Parks-Recreation

25. Gold Creek Trailhead, Green Mountain

4.6 ★★★★★ (291 reviews)

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Location: 1398 Gold Creek Road W Bremerton WA

Web Address:   https://dnr.wa.gov/GreenMountainTahuya

24. Bachmann Park

4.5 ★★★★★ (295 reviews)

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Location: 206 Shore Dr Bremerton WA

Tel:  360 473 5290

Web Address:   http://ci.bremerton.wa.us/Facilities/Facility/Details/Bachmann-Park-12

23. Bremerton Boardwalk

4.6 ★★★★★ (308 reviews)

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Location: 243 2nd Street Bremerton WA

Web Address:   https://m.facebook.com/pages/Bremerton-Boardwalk-Waterfront/211469492197462

22. Long Lake County Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ (341 reviews)

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Location: 5100 Long Lake Road SE Port Orchard WA

Web Address:   https://kitsapgov.com/parks/Pages/LongLakePark.aspx

21. Pomeroy Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (365 reviews)

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Location: 8067 E Main Street Port Orchard WA

Tel:  360 871 0500

Web Address:   http://portofmanchester.com/

20. Kitsap Live Steamers, Inc

4.8 ★★★★★ (392 reviews)

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Location: 3101 SE Marbeth Ln Port Orchard WA

Tel:  360 602 1113

Web Address:   http://kitsaplivesteamers.org/

19. Blueberry Park P-Patch Garden

4.5 ★★★★★ (414 reviews)

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Location: 737 Sylvan Way Bremerton WA

Tel:  360 473 5305

Web Address:   http://bremertonwa.gov/

18. Pendergast Regional Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ (424 reviews)

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Location: 1199 Union Ave W Bremerton WA

Tel:  360 473 5305

Web Address:   http://ci.bremerton.wa.us/

17. Kiwanis Park

4.5 ★★★★★ (452 reviews)

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16. Illahee Preserve Heritage Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (477 reviews)

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Location: 3200 NE Riddell Road Bremerton WA

Tel:  360 337 5350

Web Address:   https://kitsapgov.com/parks/Pages/IllaheePreserveHeritagePark.aspx

15. Howe Farm County Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (506 reviews)

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Location: 1901 Long Lake Road SE Port Orchard WA

Tel:  360 337 5350

Web Address:   https://kitsapgov.com/parks/Pages/HoweFarmPark.aspx

14. Port Orchard Waterfront Park

4.5 ★★★★★ (595 reviews)

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Location: 933 Bay Street Port Orchard WA

Web Address:   https://spf.kitsapgov.com/parks/Pages/default.aspx

13. N.A.D. Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (634 reviews)

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Location: 6002 Kitsap Way Bremerton WA

Tel:  360 473 5305

Web Address:   http://bremertonwa.gov/facilities/facility/details/NAD-Park-28

12. South Kitsap Regional Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (961 reviews)

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Location: 2729 Jackson Ave SE Port Orchard WA

Tel:  360 337 5350

Web Address:   https://kitsapgov.com/parks/Pages/SouthKitsapRegionalPark.aspx

11. Lions Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (1,183 reviews)

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Location: 251 Lebo Blvd Bremerton WA

Tel:  360 473 5305

Web Address:   https://bremertonwa.gov/

10. Evergreen Rotary Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (1,734 reviews)

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Location: 1500 Park Ave Bremerton WA

Tel:  360 473 5305

Web Address:   http://ci.bremerton.wa.us/Facilities/Facility/Details/Evergreen-Rotary-Park-6

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9. Blake Island

4.7 ★★★★★ (42 reviews)

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8. Harborside Fountain Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (129 reviews)

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Location: 251 1st Street Bremerton WA

Tel:  360 473 5305

Web Address:   http://bremertonwa.gov/facilities/facility/details/harborsidefountainpark-9

7. Bug & Reptile Museum

4.6 ★★★★★ (148 reviews)

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Location: 1118 Charleston Beach Road W Bremerton WA

Web Address:   http://bugmuseum.com/

6. Elandan Gardens Ltd

4.7 ★★★★★ (165 reviews)

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Location: 3050 WA 16 Bremerton WA

Tel:  360 373 8260

Web Address:   http://elandangardens.com/

5. Puget Sound Navy Museum

4.7 ★★★★★ (323 reviews)

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Location: 251 1st Street Bremerton WA

Tel:  360 479 7447

Web Address:   https://pugetsoundnavymuseum.org/

4. Gold Mountain Golf Club

4.6 ★★★★★ (605 reviews)

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Location: 7263 W Belfair Valley Road Bremerton WA

Tel:  360 415 5432

Web Address:   http://goldmountaingolf.com/

3. USS Turner Joy

4.7 ★★★★★ (790 reviews)

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Location: 300 Washington Beach Ave Bremerton WA

Tel:  360 792 2457

Web Address:   http://ussturnerjoy.org/

2. Illahee State Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (960 reviews)

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Location: 3540 NE Sylvan Way Bremerton WA

Tel:  360 478 6460

Web Address:   https://parks.state.wa.us/520/Illahee

1. Manchester State Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (994 reviews)

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Location: 7767 E Hilldale Road Port Orchard WA

Tel:  360 871 4065

Web Address:   http://parks.state.wa.us/542/Manchester

Final Words:

Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Bremerton, Washington State! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!

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