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It Was a Dark & Stormy Night

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It Was a Dark & Stormy Night

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Get into the Halloween spirit with chilling stories because the ghouls are back in town - in person! After darkness falls, these wonderful local authors will emerge in BARN's Great Room with stories ... view more »

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On March 30th, 1942, hundreds of Japanese American

On March 30th, 1942, hundreds of Japanese American residents were forcibly removed from their homes on Bainbridge Island as a direct result of Franklin D. Roosevelt’s Executive Order 9066 and Civilian Exclusion Order No.1.

At 11am, Wednesday, March 30th, members of the public are invited to gather at the Bainbridge Island Japanese American Exclusion Memorial with the Bainbridge Island Japanese American Community, survivors, and civic leaders, to commemorate 81 Years of Healing on Bainbridge Island.

Visit the beautiful cedar carved memorial wall dedicated to the 227 Bainbridge Island residents who were forced to leave with only six days’ notice.

In addition to the scheduled program, which includes the annual reading of the residents’ names, the community will also celebrate the launch of a new, free downloadable audio tour at the historic site through the National Parks Service.

For the first time the voices of those who experienced Exclusion will be your on-site guides to the historic site. The audio tour hosted by the National Parks Service (NPS) enables every visitor to have a profoundly new and enriched experience at the memorial.

“It started here,” President of the Bainbridge Island Japanese American Community Carol Reitz said. “With this tour and technology, we may help visitors better understand this memorial through first-hand survivor accounts when they tour the Memorial.

“These voices will be silent no more, ‘Nidoto Nai Yoni’ – Let It Not Happen Again.”
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Memorial images courtesy of @mcellamac, thank you!

….spring sunsets are the absolute best! Come see

….spring sunsets are the absolute best! Come see us on Bainbridge Island and catch one for yourself in person! We are absolutely obsessed with this breathtaking image by @steven.t.luong 😍 See you on the next boat for local shopping, island exploring, Bainbridge eateries, and more!
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Happy first day of spring from Bainbridge Island!

Happy first day of spring from Bainbridge Island! 🌼 We can’t wait to see you for a visit! ••• 📸 courtesy of @bloedelreserve
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…when you’re on the ferry, make sure to grab y

…when you’re on the ferry, make sure to grab your free copy of @visitseattle! Each issue is filled with great ideas for your visit to Bainbridge Island! We can’t wait to see you on the next boat over!
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Just a short 30 minute ferry ride from Seattle, To

Just a short 30 minute ferry ride from Seattle, Tour Bainbridge is the Island’s premier tour company. From Bainbridge winery and spirits tours to local eateries, island attractions, history tours, and local shopping, they can help your plan a perfect island day! While on their scheduled tours, guests enjoy their luxury coaches and expert guides. They are professional, courteous and informative. No kidding, this team will make you feel like an islander in no time! Take a tour today, and fall in love with Bainbridge. Check what tours are available on your travel dates, and book today! All tours are also available as private experiences and can be personalized for your group! If you have limited time, hit all the must-see island spots with Tour Bainbridge. They will certainly help you make the most of your island time! Pics courtesy of @tourbainbridge 👏🏻
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If you haven’t heard, #TasteWa is back!! From

If you haven’t heard, #TasteWa is back!!

From freshly roasted, direct-trade coffees and handmade chocolates to exquisite wines sipped fireside on the beach with freshly shucked oysters Bainbridge Island offers an incredible slice of Washington’s bounty at every turn…

We’re thrilled have worked with @visitseattle and @wastatewine to celebrate all that #washington has to offer from farm, vine, and tide to table with @pegasuscoffee @bainbridgevineyards @baywatershellfish @chefbrendanmcgill @hitchcockrestaurantgroup
@tourbainbridge @elevenwinery for a show stopping day of tasting, sipping and learning. Thank you for sharing some of your images with us!

So go ahead, hop the #nextboat and take a bite out of Bainbridge Island!

And if you haven’t already grab your tickets to Washington’s ultimate wine & food event @taste.washington

#tastewa #wastatewine #bainbridgeisland #bainbridgeislandlife #nextboat #stayawhilebi #foodie #pnweats #visitbainbridgeislandwa #eatlocal98110

…there are hardly the words. We love this ISS im

…there are hardly the words. We love this ISS image from NASA of the upper left of Washington! Swipe to zoom in to see Bainbridge! Such a cool capture! Catch the next ferry and come see us on Bainbridge Island! ••• 📸 @nasa

Visit Bainbridge Island is so proud and very humbl

Visit Bainbridge Island is so proud and very humbled to be a ‘Nonprofit of the Year’ nominee for GSBA’s IMPACT Awards!

We are honored to share this nomination with North East Seattle Together, Three Dollar Bill Cinema, and Seattle LGBTQ+ Center. We are sending out huge congrats to the Seattle LBGTQ+ Center on their much deserved win last night!

Travel opens hearts, transforms minds, and touches the soul. Thank you for being our inspiration - we strive to help our community be a welcoming, ever inclusive one. And we welcome you to visit us anytime!
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…alright PNW, we see you showing off again! 😍

…alright PNW, we see you showing off again! 😍 Regardless of the season, it’s always a good idea for a ferry ride to Bainbridge! Just look at those views! Stunning shot by the super talented @norrisfrederick @frederick_films! Thank you so much for letting us share your image!
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…flurries on Bainbridge this morning! ❄️

…flurries on Bainbridge this morning! ❄️

…voting closed today to vote in @usatoday’s 10

…voting closed today to vote in @usatoday’s 10Best awards where Bainbridge has been nominated for Best Western Small Town! Thank you so much for all the votes, shares, and likes! We want to give a big shout out to all our island small businesses, restaurants, destinations, and lodging properties for always making visiting our island such a magical experience! It’s a real group effort! 👏🏻 Results come out March 3rd!

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….we love Bainbridge! In a lead up to the last d

….we love Bainbridge! In a lead up to the last day of voting tomorrow for @usatoday’s 10Best, we want to highlight a few things we love about our island and why it makes a great place to visit! We are honored to be nominated this year for Best Western Small Town! 😌

When visiting Bainbridge Island, make sure to put the Grand Forest on your list of things to do! With its towering trees and great trails, the whole family will love wandering and adventuring! While you’re there, you may see someone on their afternoon run, a family hiking, or even a class exploring the area ecosystem! Our forests are just another reason to love Bainbridge! 🌲🌲

Thank you to everyone who is voting for us in the 10Best competition! We are honored to have been nominated and daily voting ends tomorrow! Let’s finish strong! Link in our bio and in our story!

📸 #1 @k.gerrity, #2 @_swaygood, #3 @runningrobyn21

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Cozy nooks, great books and delicious coffee are j

Cozy nooks, great books and delicious coffee are just a few of the many ways we love Bainbridge Island year around.

Find yourself a world apart from the hustle and bustle along Bainbridge Island's historic mainstreet, peruse a bevy of boutiques and our famed at Eagle Harbor Book Co to find your latest and greatest read then curl up in a cozy nook at one of our many coffee houses, cafe's and restaurants to enjoy a PNW afternoon.

Step into @originalpegasuscoffeehouse @hitchcockbainbridge @blackbirdbakery and so many more.

Don’t forget to vote for Bainbridge Island in the 10Best! We are nominated for Best Western Small Town! 👏🏻 Vote daily though this Monday! Link in our bio!

📸 credit to @thekarebear, @bainbridgedowntown, and @thepegasuscoffeehouse

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….there is so much to love about Bainbridge! In

….there is so much to love about Bainbridge! In a lead up to the last day of voting on Monday for @usatoday’s 10Best, we want to highlight a few things we just love about our island and why it makes a great place to visit! We are honored to be nominated this year for Best Western Small Town! 😌

Did you know that Bainbridge Island has 25 parks? TWENTY. FIVE. What a fun adventure to find and play in all of our island parks! Catch a ferry over and spend the day with family and friends visiting them all! Whether you want to enjoy a hike, set up a picnic, or navigate our fun playgrounds, we definitely have something for everyone! Head to the link in our bio and we can help you plan your trip! Please post and tag your park pics with @visitbainbridgeislandwa so we can share them in our story!

Thank you to everyone who is voting for us in the 10Best competition! We are honored to have been nominated and daily voting ends Monday! Let’s finish strong! Link to vote in our bio and in our story! 👏🏻

📸 #1 credit to the owner, #2 @suitcasesinseattle

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…don’t mind us, we are just wanting add a litt

…don’t mind us, we are just wanting add a little color to your feed! Reminiscing about the days at Farmluxe on Bainbridge! 💐 Happy Valentine’s Day and enjoy this beautiful sunshine! ☀️
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…just ten more days to vote! Bainbridge Island h

…just ten more days to vote! Bainbridge Island has been nominated as one of the 10 Best Western Small Towns by @usatoday! You can vote daily! We are sitting in the number two spot currently and would love to move into number one! Follow the link in our bio to vote! Please share with friends and family too! Thanks to @tourbainbridge for the image!
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…in just a few weeks it’s the 2023 Chilly Hill

…in just a few weeks it’s the 2023 Chilly Hilly! February weather and 2,173 feet of climbing, the name says it all! Celebrating riding in the Pacific Northwest for its 51st year, Chilly Hilly is a must-do cycling event. The 33-mile route around Bainbridge Island starts with a scenic early morning ferry ride across Puget Sound from Seattle, or you can join the crowd directly on Bainbridge Island. ••• Link in our story for details! We can’t wait to see all the cyclists on Bainbridge! ••• 📸 @cascadebicycle
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…we just love this article written by our friend

…we just love this article written by our friend Natasha Dillinger, aka @suitcasesinseattle, for @seattleschildmag! Link in our story to read her piece, “Bainbridge Island with kids: fun and food for the whole family.” Such a great read with lots of fun ideas for the whole family! From Battlepoint Park Kids Up! playground and beautiful hikes to the Japanese-American Exclusion Memorial and the Kids Discovery Museum, there is so much to take in on Bainbridge! ••• If you don’t already, please give her a follow on her instagram! She shares so many great ideas about adventuring with your family! Thanks again, Natasha! 📸 courtesy of @suitcasesinseattle 👏🏻
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…there are so many wonderful places to stay on B

…there are so many wonderful places to stay on Bainbridge! This month we have been featuring a few for you so get planning! Who is ready for an island getaway for 2023?

With a stunning, unobstructed view of Puget Sound, Mount Baker, and the Seattle city skyline, Dahlia Bluff Cottage is an oasis of calm, peace, and beauty. Built as a vacation cabin in 1932, this gem of a home was fully renovated and decorated with beach chic furnishings and colors in 2020.

Ideal for couples and small families, the kitchen is fully stocked with high quality culinary tools, current cookbooks, and the best kitchen sink view imaginable, including eagles, osprey, and a fascinating glimpse of the Puget Sound shipping channels.

Bask in the saline hot tub on the spacious deck, with lounge chairs, picnic table, and outdoor picnic supplies at the ready. Kids love the custom built bunk beds, games, toys, and TV room, and their comfy couch! Walk 5 minutes to Via Rossa 11 for Italian food or Bay Hay and Feed for fresh produce, toys, home goods, and, if you’re lucky, baby chicks under the warmer.

Come enjoy your island stay at Dahlia Bluff Cottage! Link and more pics in our story! Go give them a follow! ••• 📸 @dahliabluffcottage

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✨Hot off the press! ✨Bainbridge Island has bee

✨Hot off the press! ✨Bainbridge Island has been nominated as among the nation’s Best Western Small Towns by @usatoday

Now we need your help! VOTE for Bainbridge Island once each day until Feb. 20 by going to the link in our bio or https://www.10best.com/awards/travel/best-western-small-town/.

An island jewel in the Puget Sound and part of the beautiful Kitsap Peninsula, Bainbridge Island is just 35 minutes from Seattle by ferry. We offer visitors the quintessential Pacific Northwest island experience with picturesque mountain views, enchanting emerald forests, quiet beachcombing coves and fantastic historic districts with wonderful art, incredible dining, and great shopping . •••
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