Go Strollers !!

[January in Seattle] Bloedel Reserve, Bainbridge Island

  • Distance and Travel Time (from downtown Seattle): 16.5 miles (1h 12m)
  • Trip Type: Day trip
  • 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

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The Meadow, Bloedel Reserve

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Reflection Garden, Bloedel Reserve

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Moss Garden, Bloedel Reserve

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Japanese Garden, Bloedel Reserve

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The Glen, Bloedel Reserve

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Visitor Center(French Chateau-style Manor House)

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Ferry Ride Back to Seattle

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