Parks & Nature
Peaceful walking and hiking trails through forested land; all paths lead to Lake Washington where one can take a dip, or just watch the world go by. Playground structure for kids. Free music concerts on Thursday evenings in the summer.
68 locals recommend
Saint Edward State Park
14445 Juanita Dr NEPeaceful walking and hiking trails through forested land; all paths lead to Lake Washington where one can take a dip, or just watch the world go by. Playground structure for kids. Free music concerts on Thursday evenings in the summer.
On the Burke Gillman Trail where one can cycle, run or walk towards Seattle or Woodinville. Has a public dock for sunbathing and swimming in the lake. Home of WhatsUp kayaks in the summer months.
21 locals recommend
Log Boom Park
17415 61st Ave NEOn the Burke Gillman Trail where one can cycle, run or walk towards Seattle or Woodinville. Has a public dock for sunbathing and swimming in the lake. Home of WhatsUp kayaks in the summer months.
On the Burke-Gillman Trail, about a 6-mile bike ride from Log Boom Park.
49 locals recommend
Matthews Beach Park
5100 NE 93rd StOn the Burke-Gillman Trail, about a 6-mile bike ride from Log Boom Park.
Sightseeing
School of natural medicine in the heart of St. Edwards State Park. Visit the herb garden, try the reflexology footpath, and walk the labyrinth. Check out the acoustically perfect, stunning chapel in the main building where professional orchestras record soundtracks and lavish weddings are often held.
16 locals recommend
Bastyr University
14500 Juanita Dr NESchool of natural medicine in the heart of St. Edwards State Park. Visit the herb garden, try the reflexology footpath, and walk the labyrinth. Check out the acoustically perfect, stunning chapel in the main building where professional orchestras record soundtracks and lavish weddings are often held.
Arts & Culture
Cool and informative museum on Lake Union. Take a picnic and take a walk along the waterfront while you're there.
357 locals recommend
Museum of History & Industry (MOHAI)
860 Terry Ave NCool and informative museum on Lake Union. Take a picnic and take a walk along the waterfront while you're there.
Everything Else
Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery
14111 NE 145th StWinery tours, iconic summer concert series.
Woodinville Whiskey Co.
14509 Woodinville - Redmond Rd NEWeekend tastings and tours.
Our friend, Mariah, works in the tasting room of this Washington winery... tell her we sent you!
Obelisco Warehouse Tasting Room
19495 144th Ave NEOur friend, Mariah, works in the tasting room of this Washington winery... tell her we sent you!
Essentials
Safeway
7300 Roosevelt Way NEPCC Community Markets - Bothell
22621 Bothell Everett HwyWhole Foods Market
2210 Westlake AveQFC
14130 Juanita Dr NERite Aid
9820 NE 132nd StEvergreenHealth Medical Center
12040 NE 128th StEvergreenHealth Urgent Care - Woodinville
16916 140th Ave NEGrocery Outlet Bargain Market
3020 NE 127th StA Better Day Salon
17171 Bothell Way NEBeauty salon and spa services.
Entertainment & Activities
Have a drink or a meal while you watch a movie. Discounts on Tuesdays.
46 locals recommend
Cinebarre - Mountlake Terrace
6009 Van Ry BlvdHave a drink or a meal while you watch a movie. Discounts on Tuesdays.
Fun place to watch a movie but be sure to get there early because tickets often sell out fast.
8 locals recommend
McMenamins Anderson School Theater
18607 Bothell Way NEFun place to watch a movie but be sure to get there early because tickets often sell out fast.
Kenmore Lanes
7638 NE Bothell WayFun activity for the whole family on a rainy day.
Rent kayaks for 1, 2 or the whole family and explore Lake Washington.
11 locals recommend
WhatsSup Stand Up Paddle and Kayak
17415 61st Ave NERent kayaks for 1, 2 or the whole family and explore Lake Washington.
Wayne Public Golf Course
16721 96th Avenue NortheastYou can't come to the Emerald City without seeing the Space Needle. Ride the elevator up to the top for a meal or just an amazing view.
1747 locals recommend
Space Needle
400 Broad StYou can't come to the Emerald City without seeing the Space Needle. Ride the elevator up to the top for a meal or just an amazing view.
See the original city that was built below current-day Seattle.
11 locals recommend
Beneath the Streets
102 Cherry StSee the original city that was built below current-day Seattle.
Get soaked if you want, or simply stand at a distance and watch the water dance to the music.
24 locals recommend
International Fountain
305 Harrison StGet soaked if you want, or simply stand at a distance and watch the water dance to the music.
Seattle Aquarium
Great place to spend an afternoon with cooped-up kids.
Spend an afternoon, spend a day at the zoo. Visit Lulu, the newest giraffe.
624 locals recommend
Woodland Park Zoo
5500 Phinney Ave NSpend an afternoon, spend a day at the zoo. Visit Lulu, the newest giraffe.
McMenamins North Shore Lagoon
9815 NE 188th StPool is awesome, but the air is cold in the winter.
Learn how fabulous chocolate is made and end up in the gift shop for free samples of yummy goodness. Located in Fremont, which is "the center of the universe."
200 locals recommend
Theo Chocolate
3400 Phinney Ave NLearn how fabulous chocolate is made and end up in the gift shop for free samples of yummy goodness. Located in Fremont, which is "the center of the universe."
Learn how beautiful chocolate confections are made... almost too good to eat! Purchase some to take home!
Chocolate Man
17171 Bothell Way NELearn how beautiful chocolate confections are made... almost too good to eat! Purchase some to take home!
Getting Around
Enterprise is known for picking you up, which is so helpful when traveling.... or when your own car is out of service, which we have experienced a number of times over the years. This is a local branch and we've always experienced good service.
6 locals recommend
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
17422 NE Bothell WayEnterprise is known for picking you up, which is so helpful when traveling.... or when your own car is out of service, which we have experienced a number of times over the years. This is a local branch and we've always experienced good service.
Kenmore Air
950 Westlake Ave NIf you want to take flight, hop on board a sea plane.
Grab a bike and cross the street to the Burke-Gillman Trail where adventure awaits, whether you head towards the Woodinville-Redmond area or the Emerald City (Seattle).
8 locals recommend
Bothell Ski & Bike
8020 NE Bothell WayGrab a bike and cross the street to the Burke-Gillman Trail where adventure awaits, whether you head towards the Woodinville-Redmond area or the Emerald City (Seattle).
Take a ferry from Edmonds to Kingston, the gateway to the peninsula and the Olympic National Park, Port Townsend, Port Angeles, Forks (of Twilight fame), Neah Bay, Cape Flattery, Hoh Rain Forest, Lake Crescent, Sequim, and Quilcene, to name a few.
33 locals recommend
Edmonds Ferry Terminal station
199 Sunset AveTake a ferry from Edmonds to Kingston, the gateway to the peninsula and the Olympic National Park, Port Townsend, Port Angeles, Forks (of Twilight fame), Neah Bay, Cape Flattery, Hoh Rain Forest, Lake Crescent, Sequim, and Quilcene, to name a few.