The Best Time to Visit Bloedel Reserve on Bainbridge Island

During the late spring and early summer, Bloedel Reserve and all of Bainbridge Island, in fact, begin to come alive with buds, bulbs, bright green, and colorful blooms. The landscape of the Northwest loves to put on a show after the long, wet winter, and our quiet island community starts to buzz again with visitors, […]

The Best Time to Visit Bloedel Reserve on Bainbridge Island

During the late spring and early summer, Bloedel Reserve and all of Bainbridge Island, in fact, begin to come alive with buds, bulbs, bright green, and colorful blooms. The landscape of the Northwest loves to put on a show after the long, wet winter, and our quiet island community starts to buzz again with visitors, […]

Plan for These Annual Special Events at Bloedel Reserve

Bloedel Reserve is one of the most well-known attractions on Bainbridge Island. It was once named by The New York Times as “one of this country’s most original and ambitious gardens.” This lovely nature area continues to be an immaculate destination on the North end of Bainbridge Island for quiet contemplation, immersing yourself in the […]

Enjoy a Great Meal at Ba Sa on Bainbridge

Ba Sa on Bainbridge Island is an award-winning Vietnamese-inspired restaurant led by siblings Trinh and Thai Nguyen. The restaurant skillfully combines traditional Vietnamese flavors with French culinary techniques and fresh Pacific Northwest ingredients, offering a creative menu rooted in family traditions. It is the sister restaurant to Poulsbo’s Pho T&N, which their parents founded. Guests […]

Walk to Pia the Peacekeeper from the Bainbridge Island Ferry

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Walk to Pia the Peacekeeper from the Bainbridge Island Ferry

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Walk to Pia the Peacekeeper from the Bainbridge Island Ferry

Pia the Peacekeeper is one of six trolls making up the ambitious art exhibition “The Way of the Bird King” by Danish artist Thomas Dambo. The Bainbridge Island troll is located in Sakai Park, a one-mile walk from the ferry terminal. The other trolls are located in Ballard, Issaquah, West Seattle, Portland, and on Vashon […]

Walk to Pia the Peacekeeper from the Bainbridge Island Ferry

Tucked away in our small island community, a quiet giant looks out over a wooded park. Pia the Peacekeeper is one of six trolls that make up the ambitious art exhibition “The Way of the Bird King” by Danish artist Thomas Dambo. The Bainbridge Island troll is located in Sakai Park, a one-mile walk from the ferry terminal. The […]

What to Know About Bainbridge Ferry Tickets

Taking a ride aboard the Washington State Ferries is one of the most popular things to do on a trip to the Northwest! Even if you’re not staying overnight on our charming little island, grabbing Bainbridge ferry tickets in Seattle is always recommended. The 35-minute boat ride across Puget Sound offers some of the most […]

What to Do on Bainbridge Island When it Rains

While most of us who live in the Northwest don’t let a gloomy day change our plans, there are certain days when you don’t feel like trekking in the wet weather. So what to do on Bainbridge Island on a rainy day? There are so many great indoor adventures to add to your itinerary! Whether […]