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What are you looking for? Gig Harbor’s shopping opportunites are plentiful
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ig Harbor is an enticing shopping destination that has a blend of locally owned and national stores that cater to all lifestyles and budgets. Each area of the peninsula has its own unique combination of boutiques, specialty shops and department stores.
Historic Downtown Gig Harbor’s oldest commercial area, the downtown waterfront, remains a major shopping attraction. A variety of quaint shops are sprinkled along the bay, from one end of the harbor to the other. Several art galleries, women’s boutiques and gift shops offer hours of browsing, and if you get tired, you’ll find plenty of restaurants and cafés mixed in — from Java & Clay for a latte, Kelly’s Café for American fare, to Brix 25 and Green Turtle for fine-dining experiences. The Gig Harbor Fly Shop, Heidi’s Sweet Shop, Wild Birds Unlimited, Kit Kuhn — A Jeweler Designed for You and Daddy O’s Skate Shop are among the many specialty shops. Don’t miss Misty Meadows Antiques within a quick dash west of downtown. On the north end of the harbor, Finholm District adds to the mix with a family-owned grocery store, more shops and restaurants, including Anthony’s.
Kimball District Located just five minutes from downtown, the Kimball District is a must-stop for scrapbookers, runners, bicyclists and snowboarders who can get a little shopping done while they indulge in their hobbies. You’ll also find fine and costume jewelry at Clark’s Jewelers, home décor at Plush Home Furniture and all things gardening at Wilco. While you browse through the area, stop in for an espresso or a refreshing Yoguccino shake at the cozy Kimball Espresso Café, a popular coffee shop that doubles as an art gallery. Several fast food restaurants are
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located on Kimball Drive, along with several diners that offer ethnic cuisine, including Kinza Teriyaki and Gateway to India.
West Side Gig Harbor’s fastest-growing commercial district, the West Side mixes the old and the
new. Uptown Gig Harbor, an eclectic shopping center with an urban flair, is a familyfriendly destination where you’ll find several apparel boutiques, an independent toy shop, gift and décor stores and several equally tempting dining options, such as Blazing Onion, Pizzeria Fondi and Green.House. Stop in at the award-winning Cutters W W W. G I G H A R B O R G U I D E . C O M > 2 3