All of these you can walk to and are found along Winslow Way, Madison Ave. Here are the places I recommend:. I am a huge fan of farm-to-table, and it has excellent reviews.
In downtown Winslow, along Winslow Way and nearby, there are plenty of attractions you can walk to, such as:. The exhibits cover a wide range of topics and ways of life on the island. At the time of this posting, they had some interesting feature exhibits. Two of which relate to Japanese immigrants and Japanese Americans on the island. The first is about Yama, a former Japanese town that had around residents from the s to The site was abandoned, and the woods took over leaving much of the remains untouched.
Over the past several summers students from Olympic College Archaeology Field School have been digging at the site and exhumed around 4, artifacts. Some are on display at the museum. Some interesting characters included the Japanese store owner, Masajiro Furuya. Another enterprising man was Tamao Takayoshi. At Yama, he ran a grocery store, ice cream parlor, laundry service, tea parlor, watch repair shop, and photography studio.
This exhibit is dedicated to the relocation of Japanese Americans living on the island in to Manzanar, California, and the photographs that Ansel Adams took of the internees. Also, not to miss in this section is information on the newspaper owners and the community at large , who were upset by the internment and not shy about expressing it.
For a bit of nature and exercise, head to the Eagle Harbor Waterfront. Here you can relax in the shade of large trees, enjoy the water views or opt for one of their walking trails.
The west loop is 2 miles and the east loop 1. Both trails take around an hour, depending on how fast you walk. The west loop gets more traffic as it includes the Waterfront Park, unique trees, the marinas, and passes by restaurants and museums.
The east loop mostly goes through a residential area and along the beach and woods. Both take you past historic sites or structures. My first time kayaking ever was in Eagle Harbor. It is well protected and very enjoyable. If you want to experience the island via sailboat, I highly recommend Sail Bainbridge. If you like the theater, check out the performance schedule at Bainbridge Performing Arts. They have a wide range of theatrical arts, such as stage theater, symphony, improv, and dance.
If a movie is more your thing, check out the movies at Bainbridge Cinemas. I often find discount tickets for the movie theater on Groupon. A beautiful spot on the north end of the island is the acre Bloedel Reserve.
One can easily spend two to four hours at the reserve walking the paths and exploring the grounds. Throughout the year they have concerts, workshops, lectures, and art shows. To get to the reserve via bus, take the BI ride from the ferry terminal. It will drop you off right in front of Bloedel. Runs Monday through Saturday, with limited Saturday service.
Hours: Open year-round at 10 am Tuesday through Sunday, with different weekday and seasonal closure times. Check their website for last admission times on certain days. If you want to extend your history lesson, the Japanese American Exclusion Memorial is on the opposite side of Eagle Harbor and about a minute drive away.
The memorial is dedicated to the Japanese American residents who were evacuated from the island and the first group to be taken from their homes and sent to the internment camps. It is FREE to visit. If you are on foot and visiting during the weekday, you can get to the memorial via Kitsap Transit bus This line picks up and drops off at the ferry terminal during the weekdays only. Get off at the Eagle Harbor at New Sweden stop.
Walk east on Eagle Harbor Road. There are two entrances, one at the Pritchard Park turn off. Things to Do. Bainbridge Island, WA. Attractions Every place you visit has things you just 'have to see' when you're there. Events Things to Do. Family Fun If you brought the kiddos along for the ride, here's a list of family friendly events and activities happening on the island,.
History If this old island could talk, it would tell many stories! Tasting Tourism What better way to get to know the island and its people than through food and drink.
If you and your pumpkins haven't been to visit Bai. Bright fall colors, fields full with harvest delic. Looking for the most charming small towns on the w. Load More Follow on Instagram. Search Bainbridge Events. Offering guided tours with luxury mini-coach transportation, rain, or shine.
So take a ferry ride, hop on the island, and Tour Bainbridge. This museum features artists ranging from emerging and lesser known to recognized masters. The exhibitions rotate on a regular basis — typically with the seasons, amounting to shows per year. Click to learn more. Bainbridge Performing Arts promotes appreciation of and participation in the performing arts to build, educate and inspire its vibrant, creative community. You will find a number of world class vineyards, wineries and distilleries, as well as great breweries on the island for a weekend of tasting splendor!
For additional information on Bainbridge Island wineries click here. There are a number of beautiful trails and nature preserves to explore on Bainbridge Island for your hiking pleasure. Some of the longer trails connect different portions of the island.
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