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  • What is Bainbridge Island?
    • Bainbridge Island is a beautiful, small island located in the Puget Sound, just west of downtown Seattle, Washington. The island itself is considered a small city within the state, reachable from Seattle via a short ferry ride.
  • What is a must-see attraction on Bainbridge Island?
    • The lushly-forested Bloedel Reserve features magnificent, landscaped gardens and scenic trails, making it a must-visit for nature lovers.
  • Where can visitors enjoy outdoor activities on Bainbridge Island?
    • Visitors exploring the island for the first time will want to check out the coastal Fay Bainbridge Park and Campground, which is equipped with an eastward-facing beach that offers breathtaking views of the snowcapped Cascade Mountains and the shimmering Puget Sound.
  • What experiences can visitors enjoy on Bainbridge Island?
Take a a short ferry ride to Bainbridge Island
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Vashon Island Tillicum Village The Museum of Flight The Hiram M. Chittenden Locks The Bloedel Reserve Space Needle Smith Tower Seattle Great Wheel Seattle Art Museum Seattle Aquarium Explore San Juan Islands See the animals at the Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium Visit the affordable Pike Place Market Take the kids to the Pacific Science Center Stroll through the Olympic Sculpture Park Visit the Museum of Pop Culture Take a tour of the Boeing Future of Flight Learn about history at Fort Worden Historical State Park See the iconic landmarks of Elliott Bay Visit Seattle’s largest public park, Discovery Park Admire the view from Deception Pass Admire the art at Chihuly Garden and Glass Plan a weekend getaway to Blake Island Take a a short ferry ride to Bainbridge Island Wing Luke Museum

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