This is a smaller kids museum, but there is still lots to do and usually the perfect amount of…read moreother families visiting. For the four of us to visit 2 hours, it cost around $30. They have a Lego room, tree house, lots of stem toys, space area, play house, pretend vet + bank + grocery, light up wall, train set, kid sized cars, books, art supplies, outdoor climbing and building. There's spots for adults to sit and bathrooms. If you're in the area, it's worth stopping by!

Lots of variety, but still not as much as I expected. I would only recommend this place for kids…read morewho are developing imagination and older, nothing for little littles and babies. Nothing was high quality about the place, everything felt like hand me down toys, nothing appeared new. The upstairs is meant to be the quiet space, but it was not conducted that way when we were there on a Tuesday morning. It would be nice if there was a sensory space for when kids go overwhelmed. The rock pit outside was a big hit! And there were toys that he enjoyed playing with. It did fill 2.5 hours of our morning which was good. The word Museum is misleading. The kids do get to discover play and learn if you as the adult are engaging and teaching. But no where is there a place that feels museum. I have been to many children's museums that have far more learning materials and harness on teaching. The staff was mostly keeping to themselves and not engaging. The only person who was friendly is the person working the front desk she even recommended places to get lunch that's kid-friendly. $15 every once in awhile for this activity is okay but I wouldn't make it a regular weekly activity. We have more fun with free activities.

Got married here in July of this year and couldn't have been happier! This was by far the prettiest…read morevenue we looked at (and we visited about a dozen within an hour of Seattle), plus we got the added benefit of working with a very organized, thoughtful, and accommodating venue team who made everything from planning to catering and day-of operations smooth. We highly recommend this venue! (Photo credit: Sound & Sea Photography!)

Kiana Lodge is a beautiful private venue located between Poulsbo and Bainbridge Island on the…read moreKitsap Peninsula. Quintessential Native American, Pacific Northwest destination. I usually associate Kiana Lodge with weddings. My first visit on a rainy Sunday afternoon was for a celebration of life memorial (4/6/25). This can be accessed by car via ferry sailings from Edmonds/Kingston or Seattle/Bainbridge Island or driving around the sound from Seattle/Tacoma. I also received an e-newsletter where Kenmore Air can provide transport via seaplane for special events onsite. The Garden Atrium was arranged with a reception area and coat service. A table was set up with various curated memorabilia, A/V services to provide slide show and speaker capability. There was also an open bar, coffee/tea service including water and lemonade, and catering services were also provided. Delicious cuisine. Beautiful, serene views and seating also allowed for mingling and sharing anecdotes. A genuine celebration of a very accomplished individual who left lasting legacy, demonstrated a strong love of family, and a truly a life well lived. Beautiful destination for private events.

We had a lovely time painting ceramics at this little shop. It's very relaxed and there are many…read moreoptions for simple projects. It's fantastic for kids and there is also a tank with an axolotl for them to look at. The pieces were fired pretty quickly too, compared to other ceramics experiences that we've had.

Heart and Soul is an absolute MUST if you live on or come to visit Bainbridge Island. Owned by one…read moreof the most creative people I know, this place has SO MUCH to offer! There are so many options if you want to come create a ceramic piece of art. Adults and kids will both have a blast with all the options they have to offer. Karey (the shop owner) is also incredibly thoughtful with all of the art options she has to offer in the store. So if ceramics aren't your thing, you can always try glass fusing, mosaics, etc. In addition to daily drop in offerings, Karey provides exciting camps for kiddos (both during summer and the school year), with an extensive offering of art options. There are plenty of kid nights planned throughout the year, which my daughter (age 7) LOVES attending! I have also had two birthday parties at Heart and Soul, and Karey worked with me thoughtfully to curate experiences that my children were beyond excited for. You won't want to miss a visit to Heart and Soul for an afternoon or evening of fun!

You know that feeling when you see Jurassic park? For the first time? Or even Maui? This is the…read morePacific Northwest version! Beautiful venue, not sure what the price is, but it seems like you get the best bang by having an indoor area and also their vast outdoors area. Beautiful trees, plants, and vines adorn the gardens. Overheard many of the guests saying it felt like a destination wedding. I did like that you could bring food from outside, and you do not have to use a required vendor. Clean up is also the responsibility of the wedding party, so remember to delegate wisely!

Beautiful location, here for a wedding. Two star review due to poor accommodations by owner. We…read morewere not only expected to clean the venue after the wedding which is reasonable, but guests were handed mops and buckets to mop the floors! I find that outrageous. Wedding cake melted in fridge after temperature was adjusted without permission. Air conditioning was not turned on for guests, at least 90 degrees inside during the reception. It's a beautiful place but only rent if you expect absolutely no accommodation or basic services.

We were married at this spot 12 years ago and things have certainly changed. The layout of the…read moreproperty is different, and some things feel more cramped, less spacious and open. There is also more gravel rather than lawn, which limits the usable space of the "backyard". The water views are still lovely and the bushes, flowers, shrubbery nice and well-maintained. Years ago, we were unable to use our own caterers without a lot of negotiation, additional costs and proof of insurance, not to mention covering the costs of the caterers transportation (which we offered to do). The staff over a decade ago felt impersonal and stand-offish, unfriendly and not wishing to be bothered by confirming reservations, nor addressing any questions we had in regards to our wedding day and the property. I hope things have gotten better, and that the people one works with now are more communicative, friendly and happy/willing to help.

My wife and I got married here yesterday and let me tell you, THIS PLACE IS WORTH THE MONEY! They…read morewere so open to working with us on everything. It's a very well maintained venue and that was very obvious to us and all of our guests. Everyone kept raving about how beautiful it was, along with me and my wife. We were so happy with how the day went and can't wait for our wedding photos to be done so we can see how gorgeous everything turned out from behind the camera lens! Thank you Port Gamble Weddings & Events for making the most important day of our lives so perfect.

I've been here twice to eat for lunch and both times were great! I sat on the beautiful patio which…read morehad amazing views. The menu has a great selection and everything I've ordered has been really good. (I love the Reuben!). Such a great place to eat lunch or dinner and really nice and friendly staff. After lunch take a walk to the beach and see the views!

The name resort is a misnomer. This is a basic hotel that needs maintenance. The room design was…read morevery comfortable but needs work. The restaurant is small and fills quickly so, without a prior reservation, we had to go to a suboptimal restaurant. I was assured Rm 203 was pet free but the nose prints and saliva about 8 inches above the floor on the sliding doors screams otherwise. The windows and doors haven't been cleaned in a very long time. Can't recommend Port Ludlow or this hotel.

We had an absolutely wonderful experience having our wedding at the World Trade Center. From start…read moreto finish, everything met and even exceeded our expectations exactly as we had envisioned. A very special thank you to Linda Kress and Camila Ormachea, who were truly amazing throughout the entire process. They were incredibly supportive, patient, and easy to work with, always taking the time to answer our many questions and offering thoughtful ideas that made our day even better. Their guidance made the planning process feel smooth and stress-free. The food was delicious, and we received so many compliments from our guests about it. On the day of the event, all the staff were extremely attentive and detail-oriented, making sure everything ran perfectly. Overall, we had an excellent experience and could not be happier with our choice of venue. We highly recommend the World Trade Center for any special event.

My family attended a wedding here. I have no idea how the wedding planning is here, but attending…read moreone was fantastic! Amongst the family attending, we had several food restrictions. We'd made our orders and when the person with the most severe restrictions (dairy, gluten, and soy free) send in her RSVP card, she noted these requirements. We were the first to arrive at the reception of all the guests, since I am one of the few locals attending and I knew how to get around the 'under construction' primary route that both host directions and GPS directions wanted attendees to take. We were warmly greeted. When we mentioned one of our party had dietary restrictions, they already knew and she spoke with the kitchen manager to be sure everything would be good. The staff was excellent in keeping everything on a timely manner. The food was excellent. I abstained from the bar items, but everyone else seemed to enjoy their beverages. Three appetizers were served, a vegetarian spring roll with mint that was really good, a chicken with satay sauce, and a BLT slider. All items were liked by the people who had them. Ours was a plated dinner, with bread on the table (warm with a salty crust - delicious!), starting with a nice salad with a vinaigrette dressing. We had a beef meal with yummy mashed potatoes (my daughter's favorite part of the dish), a crab cake crusted halibut (best fish my husband has had in our year+ out here in Seattle), and the vegetarian ravioli. A lemon sorbet was served to cleanse the palate between salad and entree course. So classy! I've had that before, but I think this is the only time in my adult life I've attended an event with it. There is a balcony outside the 4th floor room and it was very nice to go out there to get a break from the noise. Because of the size of the room, the number of guests (about 60) and the DJ, the room was rather loud. It also had some temperature issues. A couple of us at my table were quite cold, but someone else mentioned it was really warm over by their table. The view is stunning!

I was planning a last minute weekend hiking trip for my brother and me in the SE corner of Olympic…read moreNational Park. I found the Salmon Cabin at Elk Meadow Farm to be the best lodging option. I determined our two hikes - Mt. Ellinor and Mt Townsend - then explored all hotel/motel/b&b options from the Union/Hoodsport area to Quilcene with 2 beds. There was basically 2 options with 2 beds - one higher end hotel (Alderbrook at $320/night for their most basic room, and not ideal since we were literally there just to sleep, and there was going to be a wedding) and motels. The Salmon Cabin was in between and at $140/night was great value. We arrived after hiking the Mt Ellinor trail. The owner, Jim, was very friendly and knowledgeable. He gave us additional info on the Mt Townsend hike. He left us hot coffee in 2 travel thermos at 6am the next morning, and then came to the cabin to check us out after our hike since he knew we were pressed to make our afternoon flights out of Sea-Tac. What made it great: - 2 rooms - bedroom with queen for my brother, and living space with futon for me - Bathroom was very clean and they left toiletries - Great use of space, with a full kitchen if you want to cook, washer and dryer if you are staying several days - They let us stay one night, and were flexible with check-out to allow us to shower after our morning hike - It was quiet and peaceful on a side street off Route 101 A few things to know: - A great central location between Mt. Ellinor and Mt Townsend, but limited options for dining/groceries in Brinnon. Therefore, we planned an early dinner at Hama Hama Oysters before closing (5:30) on our way to the cabin - This is a great value option - the sheets and towels were good quality for the price but you should not expect luxury hotel linens