Getting There -- Washington State Ferries (tel. 800/843-3779 or 888/808-7977 within Washington, or 206/464-6400; www.wsdot.wa.gov/ferries) operates a ferry service between Seattle's Pier 52 Colman Dock ferry terminal and Bainbridge Island. The trip takes 35 minutes and costs $12 ($15 from May to mid-Oct) for a car and driver one-way, $6.70 for adult car passengers or walk-ons, $3.35 for seniors, and $5.40 for children ages 5 to 18; it's free for children 4 and under. Car passengers and walk-ons only pay fares on westbound ferries.

Visitor Information -- For more information on Bainbridge Island, contact the Bainbridge Island Chamber of Commerce, 590 Winslow Way E., Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 (tel. 206/842-3700; www.bainbridgechamber.com).

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.