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Downtown Bainbridge Island, Bainbridge Island, WA

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Downtown Bainbridge Island

Downtown Bainbridge Island is a sightseeing stop in Bainbridge Island, WA, part of the Seattle guide. Cost: free.

· Bainbridge Island, WA

Why you should go…

The Bainbridge Island Downtown Association (BIDA) is a nonprofit Main Street organization that has promoted the historic downtown Winslow district since 1992. It organizes community events such as the First Friday Art Walk and produces an annual guide map distributed on Washington State ferries, at Sea-Tac Airport, and around the island. Downtown Bainbridge Island is accredited as one of Washington's Main Street historic districts, with shops, galleries, and restaurants a short walk from the ferry terminal.

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What's around here?

The closest stops to Downtown Bainbridge Island, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Eat & Drink
    Local Gem

    The Madison Diner

    Under $25

    Classic diner in a historic 1948 stainless-steel railcar serving all-day breakfast on Bainbridge Island.

    Steps awaySwitch it up: Eat & Drink

  • Eat & Drink
    Local Gem

    Bainbridge Organic Distillers

    Free

    Washington's first organic distillery, with tours and free tastings of its vodka, gin, and whiskey.

    1.6 mi awaySwitch it up: Eat & Drink

  • Museums
    History Buff

    USS Turner Joy

    Under $25

    Self guided tour of a retired Vietnam War era Navy destroyer moored on the Bremerton waterfront.

    6.3 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums

  • Sightseeing
    Free

    Ballard Locks

    Free

    Watch boats rise and fall between Salmon Bay and Puget Sound, then see migrating salmon through the fish ladder viewing windows.

    6.4 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Kerry Park

    Free

    The small Queen Anne hillside park behind that postcard skyline shot of Seattle and Mount Rainier.

    7.5 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
    Iconic

    Seattle

    Free

    Official destination marketing organization providing visitor guides and trip planning for Seattle, Washington.

    7.8 mi awayMore like this

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