Bainbridge Island Trip Planner

By Angela Brown, About.com Guide

Bainbridge Island is located just east of the Kitsap Peninsula, across the water from Seattle, Washington. One of the larger islands in the Puget Sound, Bainbridge Island is home to thousands of acres of parks and preserved land. It’s a breathtaking green place where you can walk and wander and enjoy nature. Bainbridge Island is convenient to both Seattle and Portland, making it a great option for a Northwest weekend escape. Couples will find intimate restaurants and cozy lodgings. Families with small children will enjoy the island’s public parks and play spaces. Birders, boaters, horseback riders, and kayakers will all find Bainbridge Island a fun destination.

Fun Things to Do on Bainbridge Island

Bainbridge Island Historical Museum
This small museum focuses on local Bainbridge Island history. Exhibits cover the island’s early Japanese population, as well as its ship-building and lumber heritage. Their exhibit on the internment of the island’s Japanese during World War II is particularly compelling.

IslandWood
IslandWood is a private campus located on 250+ acres of wooded land. While IslandWood’s primary mission is to provide environmental education to schoolchildren, they do have a number of programs that anyone can take enjoy. Summer camp programs are available for pre-kindergarten through 9th grade kids. Family groups can enjoy weekend adventure camps during select summer months. IslandWood also hosts a number of public events throughout the year, including tours and festivals.

More Attractions and Activities on Bainbridge Island:

• Parks on Bainbridge Island
• Gardens on Bainbridge Island
• Shops and Galleries on Bainbridge Island

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• Dining on Bainbridge Island
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• How to Get to Bainbridge Island

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