When you're planning your holiday on beautiful Bainbridge Island, consider just a few of the suggestions below to enhance the flavor of your visit.  

For the Gardener

* Bay Hay & Feed -- Bainbridge Bakers Cafe for tea, 206 842 2813

* Bainbridge Gardens, New Rose Cafe for lunch, (206) 842-5888 

* Bloedel Reserve (206) 842-7631 

For the Wine Enthusiast

* Wine tasting on Bainbridge Island?  Recently organized and thriving!  

* Bainbridge Island Wine Trail (cellar door tasting schedule varies -- check the web or call numbers below for information :  

* Eagle Harbor Winery Tasting Room (206) 842-4669 

* Harbor Square Wine Shop (206) 780-1626

* Bainbridge Island Vineyard and Winery, (206) 842-9463 

* Eleven Winery Tasting Room (206) 780-0905 

* Perennial Vintners (206) 780-2146 

* Victor Alexander Winery Tasting Room and Fine Art Gallery

    Why not arrange a wine tour with Taxis and Tours (206-842-7660) on Bainbridge Island? 

For the Sportsman

* Kayak Rental

* Bainbridge Island Boat Rentals at Waterfront Park for kayak, swan boat, and canoe rentals.  (206) 780-7929

* Exotic Acquatics:  (206) 842-1980

* Back of Beyond 

 (206) 842-9229 

* Sportsmen's Club Shooting Range

* Camp at Fay Bainbridge State Park 

For the Historian

* History Museum 206-842-2773  (Wed-Mon 1-4 Summer Saturdays 10-4)

* Parks with historical links:  

*Fort Ward Park -- late 19th and 20th century gun emplacements

*Battle Point Park -- place where Japanese code was broken during World War II

*Waterfront Park -- historic shipyard

*Nisei Memorial at Pritchard Park -- memorial to those who were interred during World War II, at the point of departure, taking Japanese-Americans to Manzanar and other camps 

For the Walker: 

* Island trails 

* A walk around the island:  Guggenheim Fellow and Bainbridge Islander Bruce Barcott has created a 53 mile hike around the Bainbridge Island shoreline. Download the map from his website. Look for the April 16 posting.

For the Cycling Enthusiast

Note: the east-west roads include steep grades scoured by an ancient glacial retreat, and the north/south roads have smoother undulations. For flat biking, check out Ft. Ward Park on the southwest part of the island off Pleasant Beach Drive NE.

* Chilly Hilly Route -- very demanding 

* Fort Ward Park -- flat riding 

* Bike Rentals:  Classic Cycle: 740 Winslow Way E, Bainbridge Island (206) 842-9191. 

For the Knitter, Beader, and Sewer:

* Church Mouse Yarns and Tea House 

* Esther’s Fabrics 

* Bay Hay and Feed’s Gift Shop -- ribbons galore (206) 842-2813

* Beads of Bainbridge (206) 855-4033  

For the Art Lover:

* Robey-King Gallery 

* The Gallery at Bainbridge Arts and Crafts 

* changing exhibits at the Pavillion, Harbour Pub, Treehouse Cafe

For Families with kids:

* Local Parks with playground equipment: Battle Point, Waterfront Park 

* KidiMu (Kids Discovery Museum) 

For those who enjoy Performing Arts:  

* For Entertainment, Concerts, Open Mic, Improv, and other performing arts, see our link to What’s Happening on Bainbridge Island on our home page.

For Foodies:  Island Standout Restaurants

* Harbour Pub: (206) 842-0969 

* Four Swallows Restaurant (206)842-3397 

* Tree House Cafe (206) 842-2814

* Cafe Nola (206) 842-3822 

For Those In the Know:  Bainbridge Secrets

* Mora Ice Cream 

* Concerts at Bloedel Reserve 

* Concerts at Waterfront Park 

* Eagle Harbor Books, author lectures and events 

For Tour-ists, a relaxing guided tour of Bainbridge:

* Kitsap Tours Limited, (877) 877-1950