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Gig Harbor, Washington

Gig Harbor is the name of both a bay on Puget Sound and a city on its shore in Pierce County, Washington, United States. The population was 7,126 at the 2010 census. Gig Harbor is one of several cities and towns that claim to be "the gateway to the Olympic Peninsula". Due to its close access to several state and city parks, and historic waterfront that includes boutiques and fine dining, it has become a popular tourist destination.

Located at 47.327, -122.586 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Cities in Washington (state), Populated places in Pierce County, Washington, Cities in the Seattle metropolitan area, Populated places on Puget Sound

Purdy, Washington

Purdy is a small unincorporated community north of the city of Gig Harbor, on the northern boundary of Pierce County, Washington. It is located on the shores of Burley Lagoon and Henderson Bay of the Carr Inlet. The two bodies of water are separated by a sandspit and the Purdy Bridge. In the 1880s, the community was named for a Tacoma, Washington businessman who donated the materials to construct a schoolhouse for the community. Joseph W. Purdy was a grocer by trade.

Located at 47.3889, -122.625 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Populated places in Pierce County, Washington, Unincorporated communities in Washington (state)

Gig Harbor High School

Gig Harbor High School is a public high school in the Peninsula School District located in Gig Harbor, Washington. It was created in the summer of 1978 and originally was a 2A school, but is presently 4A. During its first year, the school enrolled eighth through eleventh graders. All seniors remained at Peninsula. The school's rivals are Peninsula High School (Purdy, Pierce County) and South Kitsap High School (Port Orchard, WA).

Located at 47.3307, -122.605 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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High schools in Pierce County, Washington, Educational institutions established in 1978, Public high schools in Washington (state)

Peninsula High School

Peninsula High School is a public high school located in Purdy, north of the city of Gig Harbor, Washington. It is built on a hill overlooking Henderson Bay and Burley Lagoon.

Located at 47.387, -122.624 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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High schools in Pierce County, Washington, Educational institutions established in 1947, Public high schools in Washington (state)

St. Anthony Hospital (Gig Harbor, Washington)

St. Anthony Hospital in Gig Harbor, Washington is part of the Franciscan Health System, based in nearby Tacoma, Washington. Franciscan is affiliated with Catholic Health Initiatives, a national non-profit organization with headquarters in Englewood, Colo. As a part of the not-for-profit and faith-based Franciscan Health System, the mission of St. Anthony Hospital is "to nurture the healing ministry of the Church by bringing it new life, energy and viability in the 21st century.

Located at 47.3639, -122.614 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Hospitals in Washington (state), Buildings and structures in Pierce County, Washington, Hospitals established in 2009, Washington articles needing infoboxes

Burley Lagoon

Burley Lagoon is a picturesque 10,000-acre watershed located on the Key Peninsula in both Pierce County, Washington and Kitsap County, Washington. Approximately sixty percent of the lagoon (marine waters) is in Pierce County and forty percent in Kitsap County. The percentages in each county are reversed for the watershed uplands. All of the commercial shellfish acreage, which is owned by Western Oyster Company, is in Pierce County.

Located at 47.3953, -122.632 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Lagoons of the United States, Geography of Washington (state), Landforms of Kitsap County, Washington, Landforms of Pierce County, Washington

Discovery Village

Discovery Village is located in Gig Harbor, Washington. It is an interactive hands-on museum and learning center for children aged 0 to 9 years. This museum has a large pacific northwest playground, indoor sand box, gemstone treasure hunt and dramatic play village. Discovery Village opened in 2010.

Located at 47.3606, -122.602 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Museums established in 2010, Museums in Pierce County, Washington, 2010 establishments in Washington (state)