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
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
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,
One of the most popular attractions on Bainbridge Island is the Bloedel Reserve, a stunning 150-acre garden woodland with curated spaces resembling an outdoor museum with works of art in nature. It’s no wonder that a visit to Bloedel Reserve holds the number one spot on TripAdvisor for the best things to do on Bainbridge
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
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,
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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