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Outdoors North End, Bainbridge Island

Bloedel Reserve

An outdoor spot in North End, Bainbridge Island, moderately priced ($$) and worth about 2 hours. Best time to go: Spring–fall.

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Bloedel Reserve in North End, Bainbridge Island
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Why go

150-acre gardens and forest, including a Japanese garden and moss garden.

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Bainbridge Island, alongside 2 places to eat, 2 outdoor spots and 2 sights. The closest of our other picks is Blackbird Bakery, 5.9 mi away as the crow flies.

Type
Outdoors · Nature
Neighborhood
North End
Price
$$
Time needed
2 hr
Best time
Spring–fall

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Bainbridge Island, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Blackbird Bakery

    Winslow bakery and coffee shop since 1999.

    Food · 5.9 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Eleven Winery Tasting Room

    Winslow tasting room of a Bainbridge winery founded in 2004.

    Drinks · 5.9 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Bainbridge Island Museum of Art

    Free museum of Puget Sound contemporary art steps from the ferry.

    Sight · 5.9 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Waterfront Park

    Shoreline park on Eagle Harbor with a trail toward the ferry.

    Outdoors · 6.0 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Harbour Public House

    Pub on Eagle Harbor marina with local seafood and beer.

    Food · 6.1 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Seattle–Bainbridge ferry

    35-minute ride across Elliott Bay with views of the skyline and Mount Rainier.

    Activity · 6.1 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Bloedel Reserve is a stop on our Puget Sound Islands route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More outdoor spots in Bainbridge Island

Another curated outdoor spot in Bainbridge Island. See the full Bainbridge Island guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Bainbridge Island run from 44°F in December to 75°F in August; November is usually the wettest month. For Bloedel Reserve itself, we suggest: Spring–fall.

Modelled monthly averages for Bainbridge Island from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Bainbridge Island weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Bloedel Reserve, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
7571 NE Dolphin Dr, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110, USA
Coordinates
47.70798, -122.54712
Destination
Bainbridge Island, Washington
Website
bloedelreserve.org

Bloedel Reserve: quick answers

How much time do you need at Bloedel Reserve?

Plan on about 2 hours at Bloedel Reserve. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Bloedel Reserve?

Our pick: Spring–fall. Insider tip: Reserve timed entry online.

Where is Bloedel Reserve?

Bloedel Reserve is at 7571 NE Dolphin Dr, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110, USA, in North End. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Bloedel Reserve?

Bloedel Reserve appears on Puget Sound Islands, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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