Activities and Attractions
In the past few years or so, there has been a big push in Bothell to revitalize its downtown area, both to celebrate the community’s past and keep up with the changing times. Now called ‘
Bothell Landing,’ this area is full of shops, restaurants, spas, and public spaces. The
Park at Bothell Landing is one of the main attractions, offering trails, a playground, a viewpoint on the river, and an amphitheater that hosts community events. You’ll also have access to the
Sammamish River Trail, a ten-mile paved walkway that is great for biking and jogging.
Many of the businesses in the downtown area have that great family-owned been-here-forever feel, like
Hillcrest Bakery, which has been concocting Dutch and European goodies since 1965, or the
Ranch Drive-In that has everything you’d expect from a drive-in: delicious burgers, crinkle-cut fries, and handmade malts.
The
Country Village is a quaint shopping center that features shops and boutiques, rides on a mini train, a farmer’s market in the summer months, and art, music, and dance classes. Heck, you can even hold your wedding there!
