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⛴ Bon voyage

Hit the Road: a 35-minute getaway to Bainbridge Island
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Bring a sweater — the average temperature in Bainbridge is a wee bit chillier than Seattle’s. | Photo by SEAtoday Staff
Looking for an easy way to get out of town?

From forested parks to fine dining, Bainbridge Island offers a little bit of everything — making it the perfect summer vacay.

Before you start packing your bags, here’s everything you need to know about the area + our insider recommendations.
  • Drive time: ~30 minute ferry ride from downtown
  • Est. population: 24,859
  • Avg. high in July: 66°

Things to do

The Grand Forest
This park’s 240-acre lush forest will make you completely forget you’re only a couple of miles from downtown Seattle.

Eagle Harbor Book Company
If you’re looking to really build a trip with “Practical Magic” vibes, this adorable bookstore’s creaky wooden floors and well-stocked shelves might just be the inspiration for your own wistful novel. (Pro tip: check out the antique store next door for more shopping fun.)

Grub to eat

Bruciato
We’re just going to come out and say it… dates and prosciutto do belong on pizza. And they’re even better with one of this restaurant’s artistic cocktails.

Coquette Bakeshop
If you’re heading over first thing in the morning, we know coffee will be one of your biggest priorities. But hold out until you get to this little cart on the main strip — those pastries will be well worth the wait.

Overnight accommodations

If you get a wild hair and decide to turn this quick day trip into an overnighter, here are some spots to stay.

Cozy Hobbit House
This tiny little hole-in-the-dirt can really help turn a regular trip into something more fantastical. It’s equipped with room for two guests + plenty of marshmallows for the fire pit.

Charming Waterfront Home
Go to an island without visiting the beach? We think not. This cozy, little six-guest home has waterfront access for those with saline dreams and an incredible view of downtown Seattle for those who miss the pavement.
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Events
Wednesday, July 5
  • Books on Tap | Wednesday, July 5 | 7-8 p.m. | Treehouse Café, 4569 Lynwood Center Rd. NE, Bainbridge Island | Free | Test your knowledge of literary works like “Circe” by Madelaine Miller and films like “O Brother Where Art Thou?”
Thursday, July 6
  • Yerbana Yoga In The Park | Thursday, July 6 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Gas Works Park, 2101 N. Northlake Way, Seattle | Free | Bring your own mat for one of Seattle’s biggest outdoor yoga classes — then enjoy some Yerba Mate.
  • The Moth StorySLAM: Sweat | Thursday, July 6 | 8 p.m. | Fremont Abbey Arts Center, 4272 Fremont Ave. N., Seattle | $15 | Prepare a five-minute story about perspiration or listen to someone else’s tale.
Friday, July 7
  • An Evening with Zepparella | Friday, July 7 | 9 p.m. | The Redwood Theatre, 1520 Northeast Riddell Rd., Bremerton | $25-$35 | We give all of our love to this entirely female Led Zeppelin cover band.
Saturday, July 8
Events calendar here
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News Notes
Featured
  • Oooh-la-la — 22 Seattle-area restaurants were recently listed among the country’s best wine programs by Wine Spectator magazine. The list includes Canlis, Seastar Restaurant & Raw Bar, Spinasse, and Volterra. (Puget Sound Business Journal)
Coming Soon
  • Get ready gamers — virtual reality gaming company Sandbox VR is gearing up to open its 40th location in South Lake Union on Friday, July 14. The hangout at 520 Westlake Ave. N. will allow players to experience a variety of virtual worlds and storylines, from fantasy to “Star Trek” and beyond.
Eat
  • Hungry for All-Star Week? T-Mobile Park recently unveiled the special food available for the series of events. Items include a crab pizza from Moto, furikake preztel mix from Marination, and stout + Cracker Jack ice cream. (Eater Seattle)
Ranked
  • Maybe you should pull out those aluminum foil hats. Washington state was recently found to have the second-highest number of UFO sightings in the US. You can check out a map of reported sightings in the Seattle area. (My Northwest)
Eat

🍦 We all scream for ice cream

Get a taste of Seattle as a flavor of ice cream
A cup of ice cream topped with cookies in a paper bowl with cartoons and the words "sugar" and love"
Cookies + ice cream always equals an unbeatable combo. | Photo via @mayumi.u.n
Recently, we asked you to come up with a unique ice cream flavor that describes Seattle and utilizes one to three locally sourced ingredients. After reading all of your responses, it’s safe to say that our mouths are watering. Here were two of our favorites:

Coffee ice cream topped with honey and macadamia nuts from CB’s Nuts. Called “Nuts About Coffee.” - Lisa S.

Chocolate ice cream made with Theo Chocolate and topped with dark chocolate cherries from Chukar Cherries, walnuts from PCC Community Markets, and crumbled pie crust from Pie Bar. Called “Theos Cherry Chunk.” - Juliette W.

The only thing we need now is a local ice cream shop to make one of these flavors a reality. Molly Moon’s, Sweet Alchemy, Frankie & Jo’s — we’re looking at you.
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  • It’s grilling season, and we want to make sure you are set for the summer. Elevate your grilling experience with flavors by Spicewalla.
Drink
  • On a water bottle hunt? Amazon’s No. 1 bestselling insulated bottle is the Owala FreeSip — it’s thoughtfully designed, leak proof, and keeps drinks cold.
Travel
  • Wanna save 40-90% on flights? Sign up for Going — a free travel membership — and you can browse deals immediately (like a $300+ round trip to Barcelona).
Outdoors
  • The perfect outdoor string lights do exist, and they’ve got a secret weapon: solar power. Light up your yard with a 50-ft strand.
 
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The Wrap
 
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Today’s edition by:
Alina
From the editor
I had the best time over the holiday weekend. The Fourth of July is my Dad’s birthday (did you know that all of those fireworks are actually for him?) so I got to spend some time hanging out with him and enjoying the beautiful weather in the woods where he lives. But also, I got to meet my parents’ new puppy and he’s even cuter in person.

So, with all of that in mind, I have a proposition for you all — an exchange, if you will. If I give you this GIF of the puppy getting scared by a piece of paper, will you wish my dad a happy birthday for me? I’d very much appreciate it.

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His name is Cooper, but I call him “Coop coop.”

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Video by me
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