Outdoor activity
Bike and walking trail, Nature trail, soccer fields, baseball fields, large open spaces
115 locals recommend
Marymoor Park
6046 West Lake Sammamish Parkway NortheastBike and walking trail, Nature trail, soccer fields, baseball fields, large open spaces
Bellevue Botanical Garden
12001 Main Stbeautiful place to walk
Edge & Spoke
7875 Leary WayGreat Bike rentals
https://www.edgeandspoke.com/articles/bike-rentals-pg191.htm
Friends of Issaquah Salmon Hatchery
125 W Sunset WaySee the salmon returning in the fall!
Snoqualmie Falls
6501 Railroad AveRemember Twin Peaks? This is the falls shown in the background
Visit the San Juan Islands. Worth the trip just for the ferry ride. If you want to take your car, ferry reservations are required, otherwise just buy a walk on ticket See Ferry link
35 locals recommend
Friday Harbor
Visit the San Juan Islands. Worth the trip just for the ferry ride. If you want to take your car, ferry reservations are required, otherwise just buy a walk on ticket See Ferry link
https://www.clippervacations.com/seattle-victoria-ferry/
go to Victoria BC for the day or overnight. Don;t forget you passport!
59 locals recommend
Clipper Navigation Inc
https://www.clippervacations.com/seattle-victoria-ferry/
go to Victoria BC for the day or overnight. Don;t forget you passport!
Idylwood Beach Park
3650 West Lake Sammamish Pkwy NEFree Public Beach on Lake Sammamish
Wineries and Breweries
Columbia Winery
14030 NE 145th Stwine tasting, often music
Nice outdoor space, good Covid practices, great Beer,, check out the food truck or bring your own food
9 locals recommend
Postdoc Brewing Company
17625 NE 65th StNice outdoor space, good Covid practices, great Beer,, check out the food truck or bring your own food
Black Raven Brewing Company
14679 NE 95th Stlocal favorite
Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery
14111 NE 145th StHistoric Winery, beautiful grounds
Food scene
Bellevue
Great Restaurants
Heritage Restaurant|Bar
14450 Woodinville - Redmond Rd NEgreat food
Pagliacci Pizza
1614 W Dravus Stbest local Pizza
Redmond's Bar & Grill
7979 NE Leary WayTie with Tipsy cow for best burger in Redmond
Tipsy Cow
16325 Cleveland StTies with RBG for best Redmond burger!
Barking Frog
14580 NE 145th StGreat if you really want to splurge and celebrate $$$
Wild Ginger Bellevue
508 Bellevue Way NEGreat Asian food
City/town information
Redmond
EVENTS!!
https://www.redmond.gov/294/Events
Woodinville
EVENTS
https://woodinvillewinecountry.com/events
Art studios, Lake Washington waterfront
EVENTS
https://www.explorekirkland.com/events/annual-events-and-festivals/
49 locals recommend
Kirkland
Art studios, Lake Washington waterfront
EVENTS
https://www.explorekirkland.com/events/annual-events-and-festivals/
Issaquah
https://www.issaquahwa.gov/31/For-Visitors
Sammamish
Events
https://www.sammamish.us/parks-recreation-facilities/special-events/
Local Theater
Second Story Repertory
7325 166th Ave NESmall local Theater
https://www.secondstoryrep.org/
Woodinville Repertory Theatre
Small local Theater
https://www.woodinvillerep.org/
Village Theatre
303 Front St NA bit larger local theater
https://villagetheatre.org/
Traveler advice
Getting around
Washington Ferry System
https://wsdot.wa.gov/ferries
Visit this site to find routes, schedules, buy tickets and make reservations.
San Juan Island--> Anacortes Ferry
Olympic Peninsula-->Kingston Ferry
Whidbey Island --> Mulkiteo Ferry
Seattle ferries to Bainbridge Island, Vashon Island, Bremerton
Getting around
Seattle Light Rail https://www.soundtransit.org/ride-with-u
Coming to Redmond in 2024. https://www.soundtransit.org/system-expansion/downtown-redmond-link-extension/timeline-milestones
Getting around
Public Bus system Redmond Park and Ride
https://www.soundtransit.org/ride-with-us/parking/east-king-county/redmond-transit-center
Redmond has 2 park and ride lots, Bear Creak and Redmond transit center, Redmond Transit Center has the most routes