Heather’s Redmond guidebook
Sightseeing
Redmond's central park with something for everyone! Miles of bike and walking trails, playgrounds, off-leash dog park, rock climbing walls, tennis, model air field, and more!
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Marymoor Park
6046 West Lake Sammamish Parkway NortheastRedmond's central park with something for everyone! Miles of bike and walking trails, playgrounds, off-leash dog park, rock climbing walls, tennis, model air field, and more!
This Freemont landmark is a fun stop on the way to Theo's Chocolate or the Ballard Locks. He's crushing a VW Beatle!
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Fremont Troll
Troll Avenue NorthThis Freemont landmark is a fun stop on the way to Theo's Chocolate or the Ballard Locks. He's crushing a VW Beatle!
See boats go through the locks and fish climb from sea to lake! Free admission and always active.
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Fischtreppe Ballard Locks
2930 W Commodore WaySee boats go through the locks and fish climb from sea to lake! Free admission and always active.
Idylwood beach park is 2.5 miles away, large open grass area, cute beach and a playground for kids ages 2-12.
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Idylwood Beach Park
3650 West Lake Sammamish Pkwy NEIdylwood beach park is 2.5 miles away, large open grass area, cute beach and a playground for kids ages 2-12.
If you’re craving a beautiful sunset or a view of Seattle is appealing, then check out this park. It’s a 15 min drive away and offers street parking. Bring a blanket & book or some bread to feed the ducks. This park also have a playground for kids. You can also park here and walk around the Kirkland waterfront.
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Doris Cooper Houghton Beach Park
5811 Lake Washington Blvd NEIf you’re craving a beautiful sunset or a view of Seattle is appealing, then check out this park. It’s a 15 min drive away and offers street parking. Bring a blanket & book or some bread to feed the ducks. This park also have a playground for kids. You can also park here and walk around the Kirkland waterfront.
Neighborhood walks
Park across the street with walking trail through the woods. You can follow the trail about 0.6 miles to Marymoor park or enjoy the playground, swings, or basketball hoop.
Westside Park
5810 156th Ave NEPark across the street with walking trail through the woods. You can follow the trail about 0.6 miles to Marymoor park or enjoy the playground, swings, or basketball hoop.
Beautiful walk < 1 mile from the house. The cafe at Red West used leftover wood from Bill Gate's house for the massive wood beams.
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5600 148th Ave NEBeautiful walk < 1 mile from the house. The cafe at Red West used leftover wood from Bill Gate's house for the massive wood beams.
A horse trail that runs right in front of our home through redmond/kirkland, eventually to Bridal Trails park.
Follow NE 60th east from the house across the bridge and all the way to the school. The trail continues right from the end of NE 60th by the school
Bridle Crest Trail
Bridle Crest TrailA horse trail that runs right in front of our home through redmond/kirkland, eventually to Bridal Trails park.
Follow NE 60th east from the house across the bridge and all the way to the school. The trail continues right from the end of NE 60th by the school
Located 2.4 miles away, this park offers a 28 mile trail system for horseback riding and hiking. You will need a State Discovery pass to park inside the park (you can purchase on their website at discoverpass.wa.gov) but you can park on the street directly outside the park entrance.
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Bridle Trails State Park
5300 116th Ave NELocated 2.4 miles away, this park offers a 28 mile trail system for horseback riding and hiking. You will need a State Discovery pass to park inside the park (you can purchase on their website at discoverpass.wa.gov) but you can park on the street directly outside the park entrance.
Food scene
Bangkok Basil
7297 West Lake Sammamish Pkwy NEGreat takeout or dine in super close :)
The Matador
7824 NE Leary WayGreat Mexican food and cocktails
Woodblock
16175 Cleveland StGreat atmosphere
Local Seattle ice-cream shop. If you like salt, the Salted Carmel is amazing.
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Molly Moon's Homemade Ice Cream
16272 Cleveland StLocal Seattle ice-cream shop. If you like salt, the Salted Carmel is amazing.
5 Stones Coffee Co
8102 161st Avenue NortheastDelish coffee and pastries. Located in DT Redmond.
Spark Pizza
8110 164th Ave NEWonderful pizza! Eat in or take out.
The Third Place
7844 Leary WayWonderful food and they offer takeout.
This place feels like you are stepping into a European café. They offer indoor and outdoor seating. Wonderful for breakfast and brunch.
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Farine Bakery & Café
16450 Redmond WayThis place feels like you are stepping into a European café. They offer indoor and outdoor seating. Wonderful for breakfast and brunch.