- Distance and Travel Time (from downtown Seattle): 16.5 miles (1h 12m)
- Parking
Park in the parking lot
- Ferry Ride
Check the WA ferry schedule in the link below for the Seattle / Bainbridge Island route
http://www.wsdot.com/Ferries/Schedule/Default.aspx (Crossing Time: 35 min)
※ This ferry route is the one Dr. McDreamy from the TV drama Grey’s Anatomy took to get to work. The view of downtown Seattle from the ferry is spectacular.
- When to Go
Any time of year (Nice grounds to enjoy a long stroll in nice weather)
- Things to Do
Stroll along the trails, enjoy the beautiful gardens, etc.
- Tips
1) Nice place to visit year long but also good for a not so far day trip on a sunny winter day.
2) In the holiday season (December), you can see the Holiday Village inside the Manor House with miniature toys and hand-made doll houses.
Ferry Ride to Bainbridge Island
The Meadow, Bloedel Reserve
Reflection Garden, Bloedel Reserve
Moss Garden, Bloedel Reserve
Japanese Garden, Bloedel Reserve
The Glen, Bloedel Reserve
Visitor Center(French Chateau-style Manor House)
Ferry Ride Back to Seattle