NB Kitsap-Bangor, WA - Nearby Cities
Bremerton, WA
Bremerton is a city in Kitsap County with a current population of 37,000 people. The city is the largest in the county and is home to the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and the Naval Base Kitsap. The Washington State ferry system also runs a ferry from Bremerton to downtown Seattle several times daily. The city is also home to the Blackberry Festival which is held annually during Labor Day weekend and includes the Berry Fun Run and the Blackberry Bike Race. Located just 14 miles from the Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor, the town offers a laid-back community in which to live and work.
Homes for sale in the area start at $229,000 for a 3 bedroom, 2 bath residence. Rental properties such as apartments are also available starting at a monthly rent of $635 for a 1 bedroom, 1 bath unit. For those visitors looking for temporary lodging, local hotels such as the Comfort Inn and Suites and the Hampton Inn and Suites offer accommodations including high speed internet access and complimentary breakfasts. Nightly rates start at $104.
Local attractions include the USS Turner Joy Museum Ship which includes guided tours of the ship including all compartments. The Navy history and amazing waterfront location make this tour an educational and fun experience for the whole family. The Bremerton Naval Museum is also nearby and offers many displays showing the historical past of the Navy in the region. Uniforms, artifacts, and other specialty items highlight the deep roots that the Armed Forces have played in the town and it surrounding communities.
Port Orchard, WA
Port Orchard is a city in Kitsap County that has a current population of 7,600 people. The town is located 13 miles from the Seattle and is connected to Seattle and Vashon Island via the Washington State ferry system. The town was originally established in 1890 and was the first to be incorporated. The U.S. Navy sought to build a military installation in the area and settled on the Port Orchard area. Located just 20 miles from the Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor, the town offers a quiet community with a small-town charm that military personnel and their families will find comfortable if they are looking to relocate to the area.
Homes for sale in the area start at $189,000 for a 3 bedroom, 2 bath residence. Rental properties such as apartments are also available starting at a monthly rent of $670 for a 1 bedroom, 1 bath unit. For those visitors looking for temporary lodging, local hotels such as the Comfort Inn and the Days Inn offer accommodations including high speed internet access and complimentary breakfasts. Nightly rates start at $88.
Local attractions include the Log Cabin Museum which is an original log cabin built in 1914 by Allen Bartow, a Civil War veteran. The two-story, one bedroom cabin was built with logs pulled up Sydney Hill in Port Orchard. The cabin is available for tours and is furnished with antique pieces as well as mannequins representing the era. The Log Cabin is just one of the museums that are available to visitors in the Port Orchard area.
Poulsbo, WA
Poulsbo is a city in Kitsap County, Washington which is the third largest city in the county. The city has a current population of 6,800 people and is known for its Scandinavian theme in its shops and restaurants. Poulsbo was originally founded in 1880s by Norwegian and Scandinavian immigrants. The town retained its Norwegian influence until the nearby Puget Sound Naval Shipyard was built. The increase in population and cultural diversity soon made English the primary language in the city. Located just 8 miles from the Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor, the town offers a small-town charm to military personnel and their families who are looking to relocate to the area.
Homes for sale in the area start at $214,000 for a 3 bedroom, 2 bath residence. Rental properties such as apartments are also available starting at a monthly rent of $725 for a 1 bedroom, 1 bath unit. For those visitors looking for temporary lodging, local hotels such as the Holiday Inn Express and the Clearwater Casino Resort offer accommodations including high speed internet access and complimentary breakfasts. Nightly rates start at $114.
Local attractions include the Suquamish Museum which offers many Native American artifacts that highlight the history and culture of the Suquamish tribe and their descendents. Guided tours are available as well as self-guided tours through the museum. The Clearwater Casino offers gaming including slots, table games, as well as fine dining and a family buffet in a picturesque resort on the Suquamish inlet. The resort offers luxurious accommodations for visitors and a great deli and pool as well.
Bainbridge Island, WA
Bainbridge Island is a city in Kitsap County that has a current population of 23,300 people. The town is located on the Puget Sound and is accessible from Seattle by the Washington State ferry route. CNN/Money and Money magazine named Bainbridge Island the second-best place to live in the United States in 2005. The city was first discovered in 1792 when George Vancouver sailed into the area. The island was previously known as Winslow until the island annexed in 1991. Located just 21 miles from the Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor, the island offers picturesque waterfront settings for new residents and visitors alike.
Homes for sale in the area start at $209,000 for a 3 bedroom, 1 bath residence. Rental properties such as apartments are also available starting at a monthly rent of $1350 for a 1 bedroom, 1 bath unit. For those visitors looking for temporary lodging, local hotels such as the Eagle Harbor Inn and the Island Country Inn offer accommodations including high speed internet access and complimentary breakfasts. Nightly rates start at $98.
Local attractions include the Bloedel Reserve which is a pristine, landscaped garden that is massive and filled with a pond and many different species of birds. The visitor's center allows for tours of the bottom level of the home, and the garden beds are an amazing site. The manor house overlooks the ocean. The Suquamish Museum which is also nearby offers many Native American artifacts that highlight the history and culture of the Suquamish tribe and their descendents. Guided tours are available as well as self-guided tours through the museum.
