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Look for the newest addition of the Thomas Dambo Trolls on Bainbridge Island

The Thomas Dambo Trolls: Find Pia the Peacekeeper

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

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Biking on Bainbridge, plan now for the chilly hilly race in February

Biking on Bainbridge: Plan for the Chilly Hilly in February

If you’ve yet to conquer the Chilly Hilly, let’s get your biking on Bainbridge Island adventure on the books! When you leave your car behind, you can relax knowing that the ferry dock is a breezy ride from everything in downtown Winslow, and you’ll be perfectly poised to explore the bounty of Bainbridge Island’s winding

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Heyday Farm is a perfect place to celebrate with friends and enjoy a holiday dinner

A Holiday Dinner at Heyday Farm & More Restaurants

Many visitors to our small island community are coming to celebrate, and there are a lot of wonderful restaurants on Bainbridge Island for dinners and events. Heyday Farm is a favorite destination dining opportunity—a historic and sustainable six-acre farm about ten minutes from the Bainbridge Island ferry. Heyday Farm is a fantastic place to visit

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photo of one of the Bainbridge Island Hotels for your next Washington State Getaway

One of the Best Bainbridge Island Hotels for a Washington State Getaway

There’s something magical about the Pacific Northwest, and for those currently planning their next Washington State getaway, one of the best Bainbridge Island hotels awaits your arrival! Bainbridge Island is nestled in Puget Sound, just a 35-minute ferry ride from downtown Seattle. While it’s considered a small suburb of the city with 25,000 residents, much

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photo of one of the best Bainbridge Island Beaches for strolls and picnics

Bainbridge Island Beaches to Soak up the Sun

There’s something magical about the Pacific Northwest scenery, and one of the best ways to experience this natural beauty is at the local Bainbridge Island beaches. You’ll see picturesque sandy stretches on quiet coves as the ferry comes into dock or romantic rocky shorelines with driftwood, sea glass, and agates. Our island in Puget Sound

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Bainbridge brewing and more fantastic drinks spots on the island

Grab a Beer at the Bainbridge Brewery & More

One of the best things to do on vacation is to sit back, relax, and enjoy a nice, cold adult beverage. There is a long list of great places to grab a drink on the island, and one of our favorites is Bainbridge Brewing, just a few steps from the ferry, with indoor and outdoor

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Photo of the ferry terminal near downtown Bainbridge Island

Your Guide to Downtown Bainbridge Island

Located just 35 minutes by ferry from Seattle, Downtown Bainbridge Island has a charming tree-lined main street with shops, cafes, wineries, and art galleries, perfect for an afternoon stroll. During the summer, these quiet streets turn into a lively tourist hub. Many visitors just come for a day trip and retreat back to the city

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Seattle to Bainbridge Ferry, photo of the boat heading to the island

What You Need to Know About the Seattle to Bainbridge Ferry

There’s something extraordinary about starting your vacation on the Seattle to Bainbridge Ferry. You’ll glide across the beautiful blue-green waters of Puget Sound, with views of Mount Rainier to the south, the Olympic Mountain range to the west, the sparkling Seattle city skyline to your back, and rolling emerald hills of Evergreen trees at every

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Bloedel Reserve, photo of the pond and beautiful green trees

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,

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Things to do on Bainbridge Island, photo of the ferry heading to the island in the Puget Sound at sunset

Exciting Things to do on Bainbridge Island in 2023

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

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