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City in Washington, United States
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Bothell is a city of around 33,000 on the Sammamish River, (mostly) in King County of Washington State. It's about 15 miles northeast of downtown Seattle, near Woodinville.
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This 3.9 acre park provides access to Lake Washington. The public dock is a fantastic place to watch the seaplanes land, toss out a line for fishing or simply enjoy the sunset. Amenities include a sandy beach, water access for hand-powered watercraft, a picnic shelter, boat rentals, an ADA accessible concrete path promenade, the Kenmore History Path, playground area, access to the Burke-Gilman Trail, daytime moorage, and restroom.
A 326 acre park on the grounds of a former Catholic seminary. The historic building, built in 1931, fell into disrepair until it was renovated into a hotel, and then sold to the state. A series of trails runs through the park for bicyclists and hikers, to an undeveloped beach on Lake Washington.
Small little cafe with kitsch appeal. Excellent Tomato Basil Soup.
Aesthetically pleasing restaurant.
Classic fast-food burgers, fries and shakes. A local favorite!
Inventive Latin-Asian fusion.
Pick up locally grown fruits and other foods at this produce stand, in the neighborhood since 1938.
By bicycle
The Burke-Gilman Trail runs along the western rim of Lake Washington through Seattle and Lake Forest Park, then along the Sammamish River through Kenmore, Bothell, Woodinville, and Redmond.
By seaplane
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Everett · Regional · PAE
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