Plan Your Walk through Bloedel Reserve on Bainbridge Island

Bloedel Reserve is one of the most visited places on Bainbridge Island. Since you are staying over, why don’t you drive over the Agate Pass Bridge and visit Heronswood Botanical Garden as well. Bainbridge Island and Kitsap County are ideal places to visit in the late spring. Outdoor activities. Along the way to Heronswood, stop […]

Plan Your Walk through Bloedel Reserve on Bainbridge Island

Bloedel Reserve is one of the most visited places on Bainbridge Island. Since you are staying over, why don’t you drive over the Agate Pass Bridge and visit Heronswood Botanical Garden as well. Bainbridge Island and Kitsap County are ideal places to visit in the late spring. Outdoor activities. Along the way to Heronswood, stop […]

Plan Your Walk through Bloedel Reserve on Bainbridge Island

Bloedel Reserve is one of the most visited places on Bainbridge Island. Since you are staying over, why don’t you drive over the Agate Pass Bridge and visit Heronswood Botanical Garden as well. Bainbridge Island and Kitsap County are ideal places to visit in the late spring. Outdoor activities. Along the way to Heronswood, stop […]

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 […]

The Most Romantic Things to Do on Bainbridge Island

With the start of the fresh New Year and a long Valentine’s Day weekend on the horizon, it’s the perfect time to start planning a getaway with your sweetheart. Thankfully, there are so many romantic things to do on Bainbridge Island for a restful retreat in the heart of Puget Sound. Whether you’re coming from […]

The History of Bainbridge Island Pickleball

Pickleball, a sport with humble beginnings, was born on Bainbridge Island, Washington, in 1965. The game was created by three fathers—Joel Pritchard, Bill Bell, and Barney McCallum—who sought a fun, easy-to-play activity for their families during a summer afternoon. Using a badminton court, some ping-pong paddles, and a perforated plastic ball, they devised a game […]

The Bainbridge Island Art Museum & More Galleries

One of the best things to do on the island is visit the Bainbridge Island Art Museum—a welcome addition to any day trip, weekend getaway, or more extended vacation exploring our beautiful island in Puget Sound. It’s rare to find a celebration of art so focused on sharing and community that there is no entry […]

Seattle to Bainbridge Ferry & More Transportation Options

One of the best parts of traveling to the island is the absolutely gorgeous ride on the Seattle to Bainbridge ferry. There aren’t many destinations in the world where you arrive this way. You’ll depart from the downtown Seattle waterfront and glide across Puget Sound. The city skyline (Space Needle and all), Mount Rainier, the […]