Bothell blends college-town energy with riverfront recreation and a walkable, reimagined downtown. Along the Sammamish River, the city’s centerpiece is The Park at Bothell Landing, where footbridges, play areas, and a heritage museum cluster beside trail connections that carry cyclists toward Kenmore and the Burke-Gilman corridor. A few blocks away, the city’s most unconventional destination—McMenamins Anderson School—turns a former school into a neighborhood hub with a hotel, restaurants, a movie theater, and a tropical pool.
Families and lifelong learners gravitate here for strong academics. The Northshore School District is widely respected, with programs that span STEM, arts, and advanced coursework. Higher education thrives at the University of Washington Bothell, a campus known for intimate class sizes, research opportunities, and the adjacent restored wetlands that double as an outdoor laboratory shared with Cascadia College.
Commuting is straightforward via I‑405 and SR 522, placing major tech and biotech employers within easy reach and weekend adventures even closer. Wine lovers appreciate that tasting rooms in Woodinville are minutes away, while diners find an expanding roster of eateries and taprooms downtown and quick connections to neighboring Kirkland. Housing options range from classic mid‑century homes to modern townhomes near the river, offering choices for first‑time buyers, upsizers, and downsizers alike.
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