About this city
Also known as: The Rock
Bainbridge Island is an affluent residential island and incorporated city situated in the Puget Sound, directly across Elliott Bay from downtown Seattle. Reached via a world-famous ferry route, the island features a blend of pastoral landscapes, dense coastal woodlands, and an upscale, sophisticated small-town village center known as Winslow. Historically prominent for its grand lumber mills and shipbuilding industries, it has transformed into a progressive haven for artists, retirees, and tech commuters seeking natural solitude.
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Suggested stay: 1 day
Take the iconic Seattle-Bainbridge ferry for skyline photos, stroll through the vibrant boutique galleries and cafes in Winslow Way, wander the manicured formal gardens and forested paths at Bloedel Reserve, and learn about local history at the Japanese American Exclusion Memorial.
