Parque Nacional del Monte Rainier
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InscribirseBainbridge Island, located just a short ferry ride from Seattle, is known for its natural beauty, quaint shops and eateries, and spectacular views of Puget Sound.
Getting to Bainbridge Island by ferry is half the fun! You'll feel like you're on a mini cruise as you stroll around the decks and admire the view of the downtown skyline, the sea, and Mt. Rainier. While you can drive onto the ferry, it's also easy enough to walk on and navigate the island without a car.
The crossing time to Bainbridge lasts about 35 minutes and offers a spectacular view of Seattle’s skyline across Elliott Bay. Passengers can choose to sit in one of the many seats inside and enjoy something from the café or head out on the deck to catch the Puget Sound breeze and views of the Space Needle and downtown Seattle. As you approach the island, admire the forested coastline and beaches.
Once the ferry docks, it's time to start your journey! You can head straight into town, or explore the Hawley Cove Trail, which starts from the waterfront park close to the ferry terminal. Choose between a 2-mile-long western loop and a 1.5-mile eastern route. The eastern route takes hikers alongside the beach and the woods, while the western trail offers parks, restaurants, and historical sites. Both trails are walkable within an hour and relatively easy. Picnic areas and benches can be found along the trail if you prefer to pack your lunch.
Downtown Winslow is known for its cute, cozy shops and restaurants. Sweet Dahlia Baking is a popular spot with both sweet and savory offerings, including paninis, soups, and homemade cookies and baked goods. We also love Pegasus Coffee House, a quaint cafe that roasts its own small-batch coffee, and the Harbour Public House, locally famous for its hamburgers and fish and chips. On your way out, visit Bon Bon Confections for high-quality sweets to take home.
Bainbridge is very easy to navigate by car, but there are great alternative modes of transportation. If you're interested in biking, check out Bike Barn Rentals near the ferry terminal, which offers rentals of e-bikes, hybrids, and performance road bikes. There are many popular biking trails and smooth routes around the island.
You can also check out the Bi-Ride, which operates on two routes, beginning at the ferry terminal, and costs only $2! The North Loop bus takes you through downtown Winslow, the Bloedel Reserve - a 150-acre wildlife sanctuary and antique estate with a Japanese Garden, a rhododendron glen, and a vast garden with native plants and famous Northwest evergreens. Another stop is at Fay Bainbridge Park, a 17-acre park with camping, boating, fishing facilities, and a great view of Seattle and Puget Sound. The last stop is the Rolling Bay Neighborhood Service Center, which features a nursery, gift shop, bakery, and coffee shop.
The South Loop brings you past Coppertop, a distillery, brewery, winery, and café, followed by Bainbridge Gardens nursery and garden center, the Grand Forest, and Battle Point Park, which offers picnic areas, a playground, and a running track. Additional stops include the Island Center, Pleasant Beach Village, Fort Ward Park, and the Bainbridge Island Japanese Memorial.
Puede que Bainbridge Island esté a un trayecto en ferry de Seattle Southside, pero te prometo que merece la pena tomarse un respiro del ajetreo y el bullicio de la ciudad: ¡no hay mejor lugar para hacerlo que Bainbridge Island, con sus paisajes, playas, parques y senderos, atracciones y bodegas!
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Planifique una excursión de un día al paraíso del Parque Nacional del Monte Rainier.
El noroeste del Pacífico ofrece un sinfín de magníficos paisajes, y todo ello accesible sobre cuatro (o dos) ruedas.
Las principales atracciones turísticas de Bainbridge Island son: Bloedel Reserve, el Museo de Arte de Bainbridge Island, The Grand Forest, y explorar las tiendas, bodegas, destilerías y restaurantes de Winslow, el centro de la ciudad de Bainbridge Island.
Sí, puede tomar la ruta larga, un hermoso paseo panorámico de 2 horas, o la ruta corta en ferry desde el muelle de Seattle. Puede subir con su vehículo al ferry o aparcar en un aparcamiento y caminar hasta el ferry. Una vez allí, verá que Bainbridge es tan pequeño que no necesita coche para desplazarse y disfrutar de todo.
Para ir de Seattle a la isla de Bainbridge, puede tomar un transbordador del Estado de Washington desde el centro de Seattle. Puede consultar los horarios de los viajes en ferry en el sitio web WSDOT.com. Una vez allí, puede alquilar una bicicleta o pasear por los parques, visitar las pintorescas tiendas y elegir un lugar para tomar un café y comer algo.