PLACES is Washington’s annual statewide conference focused on the continued care of place through historic preservation, placemaking, and economic vitality, brought to you by the Washington Trust for Historic Preservation and the Department of Archaeology & Historic Preservation. We’re excited to announce that this year’s conference will be hosted in Gig Harbor on October 8-10, 2025.
Longtime attendees of our annual conference know that we like to use the downtown as our classroom, which includes utilizing a variety of spaces as venue space. Stay tuned for exact locations!
We recommend booking your lodging as soon as possible, as we expect the room blocks to fill up quickly. Before you do that, though, take a look at our schedule at a glance to ensure your reservations align with all conference activities you’re participating in. We can’t wait to see you in Gig Harbor!
Best Western Wesley Inn & Suites
6575 Kimball Dr.
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
Phone: 253-858-9893
Group Rate: $189-209 + Applicable Taxes*
Group rate valid if booked by September 16.
Booking Link
Note: If you require the government lodging rate, a select number of rooms at the Best Western Wesley Inn & Suites is available at that rate. Ask at booking.
Inn at Gig Harbor
3211 56th St NW
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
Phone: 253-858-1111
Group Rate: $129-159 + Applicable Taxes*
Group rate valid if booked by September 23.
Booking link for rooms at $129
Booking link for rooms at $159
*Prevailing Per Diem Rate may apply and is subject to change.
Other Accommodations
If the room blocks are full or you’re just looking for something different, we recommend checking out the following:
- Harborside Boatels | 253-414-4616
- Waterfront Inn | 9017 N Harborview Dr Gig Harbor, WA 98332 | 253-857-0770
- Silver Cloud Hotel Tacoma at Point Ruston Waterfront | 5125 Grand Loop, Ruston, WA 98407 | 888-510-5125
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