Location: Bainbridge Island
Top Things to do in Bainbridge Island
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Although it's just 35 minutes by ferry from Seattle, Bainbridge Island is a totally different world. Travelers who enjoy the outdoors can hike, bike or walk in the Bloedel Reserve or Fort Ward State Park. The island feels rural, and local agriculture is a source of pride for residents (check out what's in season at the farmers' market). Bainbridge Island is also known for its strong visual and performing arts culture, and there's good shopping in Winslow.
Restaurants in Bainbridge Island
1. Perennial Vintners
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 17 reviews
A tiny family estate vineyard and winery specializing in delicate and aromatic wines from the Puget Sound Appellation. We are the closest commercial vineyard to downtown Seattle.
2. Eagle Harbor Book Co
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 31 reviews
Reviewed By Deewigi - Bainbridge Island, United States
This is a wonderful resource where you’re almost sure to find something you can’t wait to start reading. Even in the age of e-readers, there’s nothing like the promise of opening a real book to the first pages. There is lots to explore even though this is not an enormous store, and terrific curation for the most part. I especially like the section on Local Authors (quite a few writers on or near Bainbridge Island!), and the full wall of books that employees recommend, with notecards explaining why they chose a particular selection. Much love for Eagle Harbor Books, with one caveat: their crafts section seems comparatively uninspired and kind of random.
3. Bainbridge Distillers
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 28 reviews
Reviewed By brookenicole02 - Marietta, United States
Excellent staff that took us through a very interesting tour of the distillery and the distillation process. Also close by is the Bainbridge Brewery.
4. Churchmouse Yarns & Teas
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By seatowngetawaygirl - Seattle, United States
Churchmouse has been my local yarn store since long before it became famous. Located on in a small breeze on Bainbridge Island, this little shop carries a wide variety of luxury fibers, designs their own garments, and is available for knitting circles and charity knit-a-longs regularly. Their mail order service rivals that of Nordstrom. Packages are beautifully packed, tissue-wrapped, and include a hand-written thank you note and postcard. Lovely service from lovely people... and if you're a knitter, you must make the pilgrimage.
5. Amelia Wynn Winery Bistro
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 12 reviews
Amelia Wynn Winery Bistro is the off site tasting room for Amelia Wynn Winery. It also is a Bistro offering a variety of plates including vegan with an emphasis on food pairing with it’s national award winning wines. Owner - wine maker Paul Bianchi, in his 22nd year of wine making, has teamed up with Chef Noel Spivey to offer a farm to table cuisine with an emphasis on fresh local produce and procured proteins.
Reviewed By I7391MQlindab - Bainbridge Island, United States
This December, Amelia Wynn Winery (AW) moved the tasting room just a short block up the street). The new space is gorgeous, and hand crafted by the winemaker, Paul Bianchi. AW produces red, white and rosé using grapes sourced from Washington’s most prestigious vineyards. The wines express Paul’s commitment to the expression of the terroirs of Washington State. Sangiovese, Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Grenache, are offered as single varietals and also crafted into delicious blends. For white wine drinkers, AW offers Chardonnay, Albariño, Roussanne/Marianne, and Pinot Gris. Currently, the new tasting room continues to offer generous cheese and charcuterie plates, olives, crackers and chocolate. But in a couple of weeks, the Bistro will tempt guests with a full menu of dishes developed to support the elegance of the the Amelia Wynn wines.
6. Fort Ward Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 71 reviews
Reviewed By mkgale - Bainbridge Island, United States
This is a great park for walking -- either through the woods on the upper part of the park or on the paved trail along the beach, which is wheelchair accessible . Historic military bunkers to explore and the beach is great nearshore habitat for marine critters. Using Park District maps for reference, you can walk along wooded trails from Blakely Harbor Park up to Fort Ward and then connect to Rich Passage and back for a great long hike.
7. Fay Bainbridge Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 155 reviews
Reviewed By meganrL7789CV
Faye Bainbridge Park is a fantastic place for a fun day trip or overnight camping. The view of Seattle and the Cascade Mountains is unparalleled! The RV spots are very nice and level as are the camping/tent spots. Note: There aren't sewer dumps at each site and the sewer dump at the entrance/exit of the park is not in service at this time. There's lots to do, like beachcombing, horseshoes, volleyball or badminton and whatever else you feel like doing. The fire pits are nice and large at the RV and camp sites. I highly recommend this park for everyone.
8. Millstream
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 10 reviews
9. Battle Point Park
10. Bay Hay and Feed
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 27 reviews
An old-fashioned general store located in the historic Rolling Bay neighborhood of Bainbridge Island. Home of the famous Bay Hay shirts. In addition to being a full-service feed store and garden center, Bay Hay and Feed carries gift items and a great selection of socks, boots, and outdoor clothing. The Market at Bay Hay offers fresh vegetables, fruit, cheeses, dairy and meat from local farms, plus locally-baked bread.
Reviewed By DoloresJacoby - West Palm Beach, United States
I may never have found this lovely establishment except for a local florist recommendation. They have a most diverse selection of merchandise and I bought something from each department! I love the Sorrel and other shoe and sock department. There’s clothing for men and women, cards, gifts, candles and childrens’. The little bakery and food department is perfect for snacks, lunch on the way or take home. And then the garden shop is outstanding, both indoors and outdoors. The staff is extremely helpful with plant selections. And most interesting...feed for animals and even chicks.
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