1. Bainbridge Island Museum of Art
The Bainbridge Island Museum of Art is a contemporary art museum with rotating exhibits. The museum has a particular emphasis on local and area artists. The museum exhibits are constantly changing, so check out their website in advance if you want to know what artists are being featured.
They often host special events for the community, including family-friendly art-related events, so be on the lookout for that as well. The museum has a small bistro selling breakfast, lunch, coffee, and wine. There’s also a museum store on site, which sells a wide range of merchandise including jewelry, artwork, home decor, pottery, books, and toys.
550 Winslow Way E, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110, Phone: 206-842-4451
2. Bainbridge Island Historical Museum
The Bainbridge Island Historical Museum is an area history museum located in a schoolhouse dating from 1908. Exhibits at the museum are related to significant events in local history. Visitors can view unique objects, old tide and navigational charts, diaries of early explorers and settlers, postcards, steamer schedules, maps and photos. The exhibits at the Bainbridge Island Historical Museum provide a great way to learn about the area's history.
215 Ericksen Avenue NE, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110, Phone: 206-842-2773
3. Bainbridge Island Japanese American Exclusion Memorial
The Bainbridge Island Japanese American Exclusion Memorial is an outdoor exhibit built to acknowledge and remember the internment of the Japanese American residents of Bainbridge Island. Japanese immigrants settled on Bainbridge Island in the late 1800s and were integral to the operation of sawmills and strawberry farms in the area. 227 Japanese American residents were forced to leave the island during World War II. Most of them were sent to internment camps in Manzanar, CA. The memorial has a cedar wall with the names of all of those incarcerated. The wall is also decorated with friezes that depict scenes of the events surrounding internment.
4195 Eagle Harbor Drive, NE, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110, Phone: 206-855-9038
Attractions for Couples
4. Bainbridge Gardens
Bainbridge Gardens is a family-owned nursery and garden center located on a historic property on Bainbridge Island. The nursery spans 6 acres and is well stocked with a variety of plants, trees, flowers, bonsai, flower pots, and art for the garden. There is a cafe on site that serves espresso beverages and lunch. There is also a fun play area for kids. If you are looking for souvenirs from your visit, the garden has a large gift shop where you are sure to find some interesting items. From time to time, the gardens offer special classes and events for those who wish to learn more about plants and flowers.
9415 Miller Road NE, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110, Phone: 206-842-5888
5. Naval Undersea Museum
The United States Naval Undersea Museum is one of ten official museums of the US Navy located around the country. The purpose of the museum is to collect, preserve, and display items related to the history of naval undersea operations for the purpose of educating and benefiting the public as well as the U.S. Navy. The museum has displays related to naval history, marine science, and undersea technologies and has the largest collection of such items in the United States. There is also an interesting exhibit containing a complete set of war patrol reports from the second world war.
1 Garnett Way, Keyport, WA 98345, Phone: 360-396-4148
6. Suquamish Museum
The Suquamish Museum is located within the Port Madison Indian Reservation and aims to preserve, protect, and display artifacts and documents related to the Suquamish Tribe. Important artifacts include those from the Baba’kwob site and the Old Man House. The museum has two galleries, an auditorium, and a gift shop. There is a large collection of photographs that show what tribal life was like from the 1860s up until now. The main gallery has a permanent exhibit that is called Ancient Shores – Changing Tides, which includes artwork, photographs and historic documents as well as modern and historic handicrafts and multimedia elements. The highlight of the exhibit is a carved canoe that is 300 years old.
6861 NE South Street, Suquamish, WA 98392, Phone: 360-394-8499
Where to Eat
7. The Harbour Public House
The Harbour Public House is a waterfront restaurant that serves locally sourced American food in a renovated historic home. The restaurant has won several accolades and has appeared on several national news outlets, including the Travel Channel. They have won awards for their hamburgers, beer selection, fish and chips, and more. They host several special dining events each week, including a Sunday roast in the traditional English style. Menu highlights include a selection of local seafood dishes, delicious burgers, and a range of bar food and appetizers such as tuna and oyster sliders, quesadillas, hummus with veggies, fried calamari, and nachos.
232 Parfitt Way SW, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110, Phone: 206-842-0969
8. Bruciato
Grab a bite of one the best pizzas in Washington at Bruciato . Faithfully following the Napolitan style of pizza cooking, visitors will get a taste of deliciously authentic Italian pizza. Their pizzas are made of traditional ingredients imported from Campana, strictly using type “00” flour, hand-stretched dough, San Marzano tomatoes, and fresh mozzarella—all, of course, cooked in a classic wood-burning oven. Bruciato also hosts a monthly trattoria night where they serve up family-style meals of steaks, chops, seafood, bakes pastas, and more. Make sure to come early as Bruciato operates on a first come, first served basis.
236 Winslow Way E, Bainbridge Island, Washington 98110; Phone: 206-201-3462
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9. Blake Island State Park
Blake Island State Park is a 475-acre park on Blake Island in the Puget Sound. The park is a popular recreational area with many activities and is primarily known as a destination for blue waters, natural beaches, peaceful hiking trails, and great views of both the city and Mount Rainier. There are both day-use facilities and campgrounds, so whether you want to come for a day or a week there are options for you. The island is accessible only by tour or private boat. The public marina has space for about 40 boats and offers overnight moorage.
Manchester, WA 98353, Phone: 360-731-8330
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