
They also have a large section featuring local authors including Jack Olson, Susan Wiggs and David Guterson who wrote Snow Falling on Cedars. The Eagle Harbor Book Company has an incredible selection and atmosphere. One local lost an item of clothing and posted a flier all over town to reclaim her beloved accessory: Locals in Bainbridge care about their look and will go to great lengths to maintain it.

Head on over to The Wildernest and pick up some Mountain Khakis. If you want to fit in with the locals, you’ll really need to ramp up your outerwear style. Not hungry, but in the mood to learn about Japanese Interment camps in Washington State? Stop by The Bainbridge Island Historical Museum.

In the mood for a pastry? Inhale a fluffy orange sweet roll with a buttery orange filling and sweet orange glaze from Blackbird Bakery. It just doesn’t get any more homegrown local than Bainbridge.

Portland has nothing on Bainbridge Island. Once you arrive on the island, artisan handicrafts and farm-to-table restaurants will overwhelm your senses.
