​​Bloedel Reserve | A Car-Free Island Adventure in Bainbridge 🏞️🚌​​

Our family adventure to ​​Bloedel Reserve​​ on Bainbridge Island offered a perfect mix of nature, culture, and clever transportation solutions. Here's our complete guide to this car-free island experience: 📍 ​​Location Overview:​​ Bloedel Reserve, Bainbridge Island, WA (A serene nature sanctuary just a ferry ride from Seattle) 💫 ​​Journey Begins: The Ferry Ride​​ • Purchased round-trip tickets ($10.50 adult, child free) at terminal • Surprisingly spacious ferry with: Lower level for vehicles Upper decks for passengers Onboard bar serving snacks/drinks • Notable observation: Mostly older Caucasian passengers (50+ age group) • Tip: No need to keep your ticket for return trip！ 🍜 ​​Lunch Stop: Basa Vietnamese Fusion​​ • Located in the island's charming commercial district • 11AM arrival meant short wait for a table • Menu highlights: Tender pork chops with flavorful marinade Authentic pho and spring rolls • Total for family of 3 (2 adults, 1 child) with tip: $70 • Perfect fuel for our island adventure！ 🌳 ​​Bloedel Reserve Experience​​ • Nicknamed "America's Downton Abbey" • Advance booking highly recommended (26adult,9 child) • Our 1PM reservation process: Simple email confirmation system No need to show ticket at entrance • Trail highlights: Forested paths with natural wood chips Occasional debris in shoes (minor nuisance） Mosquito-free environment 🚌 ​​Island Transportation Solution​​ • ​​PINGO Ride App​​ discovery was a game-changer！ • Cost breakdown: $2 per adult (children ride free） Real-time tracking like Uber Clear pickup/dropoff points • Our seamless experience: Booked from Basa at checkout 7-minute wait at Blackbird Bakery stop Designated driver with name confirmation Cash-only payment (exact change recommended） • Return service: Scheduled departures at 12PM, 2PM, 3PM #SeattleDayTrip #BainbridgeIsland #BloedelReserve #CarFreeTravel #FamilyAdventure #PacificNorthwest #NatureRetreat #TravelHacks #IslandLife #SeattleFamilies