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Bainbridge Island Guide

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Bainbridge Island is just a 35-minute ferry from downtown Seattle, yet it feels a world away, with forests, wineries, and 53 miles of shoreline on the Kitsap County side of Puget Sound. Here's my guide to island life, from Winslow's shops to the Bloedel Reserve.
Welcome to Bainbridge Island
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Welcome to Bainbridge Island

A 35-minute ferry from downtown Seattle, Bainbridge Island blends forests, farms, wineries, and 53 miles of shoreline on the Kitsap County side of Puget Sound. Island living with a city commute.

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Winslow Way & Blackbird Bakery
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Winslow Way & Blackbird Bakery

Downtown Winslow is a walkable stretch of bookshops, galleries, and zero chain stores, five minutes from the Bainbridge ferry. Blackbird Bakery is the classic first stop off the boat.

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Bloedel Reserve
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Bloedel Reserve

150 acres of world-class gardens at the north end of Bainbridge Island, including a Japanese garden, moss garden, reflection pool, and forest paths. Reservations required, so book ahead for weekends.

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Bainbridge Island Museum of Art
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Bainbridge Island Museum of Art

A free, light-filled contemporary art museum steps from the Bainbridge ferry terminal, showcasing Puget Sound regional artists with rotating exhibitions and the BIMA Bistro.

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The Ferry Commute Life
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The Ferry Commute Life

Living on Bainbridge means a 35-minute crossing to Pier 52 with Olympic and skyline views, on the busiest ferry route in Washington. This is what island-to-Seattle life actually looks like day to day.

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Eleven Winery & the Island Wine Trail
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Eleven Winery & the Island Wine Trail

Bainbridge Island hosts seven wineries and tasting rooms. Eleven's Winslow Way tasting room is walkable from the ferry, with the winery itself in a forested setting up-island.

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Bainbridge Island Real Estate
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Bainbridge Island Real Estate

The premium market of Kitsap County: waterfront estates, Winslow condos, and forested acreage. Explore current Bainbridge Island listings and market trends with Ledeana.

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