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
Hidden creatures, expressive faces, and recycled materials: the Danish Artist Thomas Dambo Trolls are some of the world’s most spectacular outdoor art installations. In fact, they span the globe from the municipalities of Copenhagen to the western shores of Australia and now meet Pia the Peacekeeper, in our quiet community of Bainbridge Island. You’ll have
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,
There’s certainly no shortage of things to do on Bainbridge Island all year round! In fact, each season has its draw to our sleepy island community on the Puget Sound. Winter is cozy and best spent indoors, and Spring means crisp sunny days and cherry blossoms along Winslow Way (our charming main street). Summer is
From the moment the ferry leaves out of downtown Seattle’s Coleman Dock, you’ll want to pull out your phone and start snapping photos of the incredible scenery around you. The trip between downtown Seattle and Bainbridge Island aboard the Washington State Ferry system has been coined one of the most beautiful commutes in the world,
In most cities around the country, the farmers market is a wonderful place to go if you’re looking to learn about local culture, and experience “a day in the life” of a given destination. Bainbridge Island is no different. In fact, the farmers market on Bainbridge Island is a point of pride for locals, with
Fall is a wonderful time to plan a short but sweet getaway. If you live anywhere near the Seattle/Tacoma area, then Bainbridge Island should be at the top of your destinations list. Bainbridge Island sits just 5 miles west of downtown Seattle, and is best reached via the Washington State Ferry system. Despite our close
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