Harborside Fountain Park, just south of the ferry terminal on First Street, overlooks the waterfront. It features five copper-plated fountains shaped like submarine sails. North of the ferry terminal, Bremerton Boardwalk offers a promenade along the shoreline, which is indented with bays and inlets.
The highlight of the Armed Forces Festival, held in mid-May, is a parade through downtown Bremerton that salutes past and present veterans. Other events include the Pepsi Armed Forces Festival Golf Tournament, a military culinary arts competition and a pancake breakfast.
Washington State Ferries connects Bremerton with Seattle; phone (206) 464-6400, or (888) 808-7977 in Wash. The Kitsap Transit passenger toll ferry links Bremerton with Annapolis and Port Orchard; phone (360) 373-2877 or (800) 501-7433.
Visitor Centers
Bremerton Chamber of Commerce 286 Fourth St. Bremerton, WA 98337. Phone:(360)479-3579
Shopping
Kitsap Mall, 9 miles north in Silverdale, has 120 stores, including JCPenney, Kohl's, Macy's and Sears.