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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

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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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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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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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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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The Best Things to do on Bainbridge Island for Halloween

Our small community likes to go big for celebrations, so there’s no lack of fun things to do on Bainbridge Island during Fall and for Halloween, in particular. The businesses along Winslow Way go all out with spooky decorations, neighborhoods outdo each other with Halloween spectacles, and the trees put on a natural show with

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Fay Bainbridge Park

Soak up the Sun at the Beautiful Fay Bainbridge Park

Located about 15 minutes from Downtown Winslow, on the island’s north end, Fay Bainbridge Park is a lovely space to bring a picnic and explore. The 17-acre park includes a long stretch of shoreline along the Puget Sound with a mix of pebbles, rocks, and sand. The most memorable facet at Fay Bainbridge Park is

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Things to do In Poulsbo

Day Trip: The Best Things to do In Poulsbo

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

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