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Bainbridge Island – October 2015
A 35-minute ferry ride away from Seattle, Bainbridge Island is total Northwest bliss – history, culture, and natural beauty have never looked so good. A bridge connects the island to the Kitsap Peninsula over the Agate Pass, and features spectacular panoramic views like the Puget Sound, Cascade Mountain Range, Olympic Peninsula (and Mountains), and Mount Rainier. Farms, wineries, local arts, abundant forests, scenic shorelines, and hiking trails are just a few of the gifts the island has to offer.
The island is also home to fun and unique events. 30,000 people descend on the downtown area every year for the largest community congregation – the Grand Old Fourth of July! Additionally, October is local cinephiles’ favorite month with the 17th Annual Bainbridge Island Celluloid Film Festival , presented by Arts and Humanities Bainbridge. Don’t miss it this year on October 24 & 25.
Bainbridge Island Weather
Photo credit: Mickey Molnaire
The weather on Bainbridge Island is much like that of Seattle. It sees five plus months of great summer, warm weather with many days in the 70’s and 80’s.
Average Temperature:
January – High 45.0 F, Low 35.0 F
July – High 75.0 F, Low 54.0 F
Precipitation:
January Rainfall – 7.54 inches
July Rainfall – 0.96 inches
January Snowfall – 3.6 inches
July Snowfall – 0.0 inches
Sources: intellicast.com
Projects Filmed in Bainbridge Island
Photo credit: Betsy Leger
- A Bad Summer for Tomatoes (2015)
- Wood Witch: The Awakening (2015)
- A Relative Thing (2003)
- Farewell to Harry (2002)
- Disclosure (1994)
- “Worth The Trip” (2007)
- “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives” (2 episodes) (2006)
- “Intimate Portrait” (1993)
- Oral B (2013)
- Subaru (2013)
- Budweiser (2013)
- Bloom in the Sidewalk (2013)
- The Storyteller (2011)
- Haunted Memories (2007)
- American Beer (2004)
Key Locations of Interest
Photo credit: Arnett & Muldrow
- Bainbridge Island History Museum
- Battle Point Park
- Bainbridge Island Museum of Art (new architectural)
- Bloedel Reserve (nature preserve, 160 acres)
- Eagle Harbor Marina and docks
- Faye Bainbridge Park (shoreline)
- Fort Ward Park
- Frog Rock
- Historic Lynwood Theatre
- Grand Forest (walking trails)
- Japanese American Exclusion Memorial
- Lynwood Center
- Messenger House (Moran Building)
- Point White Pier
- Rockway Beach Drive (wide shots of Seattle)
Distance to Closest Large Washington Airport
- Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is approximately 22 miles from Bainbridge Island (this route includes a ferry ride)
Distance to Closest Large City in Washington
- Bremerton is approximately 45 miles from Bainbridge Island
- Port Townsend is approximately 45 miles from Bainbridge Island
- Seattle is approximately 10 miles from Bainbridge Island
Relevant Contact Names and Information
Photo credit: Betsey Wittick
- Local Film Liaison – Rex Oliver, President and CEO Bainbridge Island Chamber of Commerce, (206) 842-3700, roliver@bainbridgechamber.com
- Agency that issues permits and costs – Kellie Stickney, Community Engagement Specialist City of Bainbridge Island, (206) 780-8606, kstickney@bainbridgewa.gov
- Police or Sheriff’s Department or agency that handles traffic control – Bainbridge Island Police Department, (206) 842-5211
Accommodations
Photo credit: Betsy Leger
A full list is available at: http://web.bainbridgechamber.com/Lodging and http://visitbainbridge.com/category/lodging/
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