One of the best parts about staying on the island is how you get here: the Seattle to Bainbridge ferry ride is as quintessential northwest as it gets. A peaceful 35-minute ferry sailing might be one of the only times you’ll enjoy public transportation. Head up to the top deck, feel the wind in your
Downtown Bainbridge Island, known as Winslow, is one of Washington’s most charming small towns. Within minutes from the ferry dock, you’ll find the Bainbridge Island Art Museum, the Bainbridge Alehouse, Eagle Harbor Winery, and many cute local boutiques. Not only is our downtown area completely walkable, but you’ll also love meeting the folks that call
Some of the best things to do on Bainbridge Island begin in the Springtime. The cherry trees lining the main street on Winslow Way are blooming, the sun stays out longer than the clouds, and the downtown area starts to bustle with visitors and locals emerging from the long winter. Spring is one of the
There’s no shortage of fantastic Bainbridge Island restaurants to choose from in the charming downtown area of Winslow. Better yet, these downtown restaurants and cafes are within walking distance of the ferry and our premier boutique hotel. The bounty of the northwest shines on the menus at these Bainbridge Island restaurants with fresh meats and
If you’d like to head off-island for a day trip during your stay, it doesn’t have to involve the ferry. There happen to be a lot of exciting things to do in Poulsbo, just a quick 20-minute drive up the island’s main 305 highway and over the Agate Pass Bridge. The city of Poulsbo sits
When you begin to plan your next getaway in the Northwest, you’ll want to book at one of the best places to stay on Bainbridge Island—the Eagle Harbor Inn. Our small bedroom community on the Puget Sound is such a beautiful place for a romantic getaway for two, a cozy friend’s weekend away, or even
Fletcher Bay Winery is a family-owned and operated mainstay on Bainbridge Island, which began as a hobby in 2008 and opened officially in 2012. Now with two excellent locations, locals and visitors alike flock to this island winery for flights, bottle service, and small plates. The Winslow Way tasting room is right next to the
You’ll start your romantic getaway to Bainbridge Island with a quiet ferry ride that glides along the dark green waters of the Puget Sound. As the boat turns into Eagle Harbor, you’ll see emerald forests on either side, beautiful old island homes along the shore, and the classic ferry dock ready for eager tourists and
Bainbridge Brewing is just one of many great places to grab a beer on Bainbridge Island. They have two locations, the official Brewery and Taphouse at Coppertop Park and the downtown Alehouse on Winslow Way—located just minutes from the ferry dock. At both establishments, you’ll find their vast array of fresh and flavorful beers, friendly
The Pacific Northwest, in general, has experienced an unusually cold winter, which even brought us an extensive snowstorm. These cold temperatures appear to be on their way out, though, as we inch closer and closer to spring. With warmer temperatures on our horizon, it’s time to start looking forward to spring on Bainbridge Island and
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