Kirkland, Washington is located in the Seattle Metropolitan area on Lake Washington along the Eastern Shore, just over the Evergreen Point floating bridge from Seattle.

Kirkland’s main entrance is Interstate-405 Exit 18 then west for 1 mile on NE 85^th Street. The downtown is about a half block from the waterfront.

Kirkland boosts the most waterfront parks on Lake Washington and therefore offers a wide range of outdoor activities.

A Little History

Peter Kirk, a steel tycoon from England, settled in the Northwest in 1886. His dream was to create a steel town by Lake Washington. Together with his prominent Seattle business partners he built the Moss Bay Iron and Steel Works mill in 1892. The next spring a stock market crash caused a financial panic that swept the nation and the mill closed without ever producing any steel. Kirk never did see his dreams of a “Pittsburgh of the West” coming to fruition, and he later retired to the San Juan Islands. The City of Kirkland rebounded from the financial trouble though and went into the business of wool mining making wool products

for Gold Rush prospectors headed to Alaska and the U.S. Military in World War I. Kirkland also became popular for ship building constructing ferries on Lake Washington and later warships for the U.S. Navy.

Kirkland Arts

Kirkland attracts artists and art lovers from around the world. It offers an abundance of fine art galleries, outdoor sculptures throughout the town and many organizations devoted to the arts along with the Kirkland Performance Center and the Kirkland Arts center. The local galleries host a popular monthly art walk.

Kirkland's Waterfront Parks and Beaches

Panoramic views of the Seattle skyline, Lake Washington and nearby mountain ranges offer breathtaking views from the many waterfront parks in Kirkland. It is easy to get out on the water here whether motor boating, sailing, kayaking or windsurfing. Trails for biking and hiking are plentiful in the parks.

Downtown Kirkland

An eclectic assortment of specialty shops, boutiques and restaurants make up the quaint downtown area. Whether you are looking for fashion or home furnishings, jewelry or art, there will be something that appeals to shoppers in the downtown Kirkland area.

Recommended Attractions

Antiques
See listed antiques below
Gift Shops
See listed gift shops below
Attractions

Museums

Parks & Gardens
Kirkland City Parks Parks Facilities & Trail Guide A guide to all of the parks in Kirkland.	Bridle Trails State Park Visit the Park's website. There are directions on how to get to the park in the Park’s web site.
Visitor Information
*Visitor information about Kirkland* hosted by the City of Kirkland, Chamber, and the Downtown Business Association. http://www.explorekirkland.com/	Kirkland Chamber of Commerce 401 Parkplace Suite 102 Kirkland, WA 98033 425-822-7066 www.kirklandchamber.org
City of Kirkland 123 Fifth Avenue Kirkland, WA 98033 425-587-3000 http://www.ci.kirkland.wa.us/home.htm

Listed Attractions

We have not necessarily visited nor recommend listed establishments

Antiques

Lisa’s Fine Antiques & Wonderful Things – 425-827-6593

217 Lake St S, Kirkland, WA 98033

Totem Lake Antiques – 425-823-4511

12614 Totem Lake Blvd NE, Kirkland, WA 98034

Art Galleries

Collage – 425-828-7557 - http://www.carillon-point.com/shop/collage.htm

2245 Carillon Point, Kirkland, WA 98033

Gunnar Nordstrom Gallery – 425-827-2822 - http://www.gunnarnordstrom.com/

127 Lake Street S, Kirkland, WA 98033

Howard/Mandville Gallery - 425-889-8212 - http://www.howardmandville.com/

120 Park Lane Ste D, Kirkland, WA 98033

Kirkland Arts Center Gallery - 425-822-7161- http://www.kirklandartscenter.org/

620 Market St, Kirkland, WA 98033

Park Lane Gallery – 425-827-1462 -http://www.parklanegallery.com/

130 Park Ln, Kirkland, WA 98033

Patricia Rovzar Gallery - http://www.rovzargallery.com/

118 Central Way, Kirkland, WA 98033

Gift Shops/ Specialty Shops

Bath Bar – 425-822-9787 - http://www.thebathbar.com/

128 Park Lane, Kirkland, WA 98033

Liberty 123 – 425-822-1232 - http://www.liberty123.com/

123 Park Lane, Kirkland, WA 98033

The Mainsail – 425-284-2484 - http://www.carillon-point.com/shop/mainsail.htm

2225 Carillon Point, Kirkland, WA 98003

O & Co (Mediterranean Food Merchant) – 425-803-9006 - http://www.oliviersandco.com/FO/

140 Central Way, Kirkland, WA 98033

Ravenna Gardens – 425-827-5501 - http://www.ravennagardens.com/

325 Parkplace Ctr, Kirkland, WA98033

Reasons to Believe – 425-893-8159 - http://www.reasonstobelieve.com/

92 Kirkland Ave, Kirkland, WA 98033

Sur La Table – 425-827-1311 - http://www.surlatable.com/

90 Central Way, Kirkland, WA 98033

Golf

Museums

Parks/Gardens

See Kirkland City Parks in Recommended Attractions

Quilting/Needlecrafts

Hancock Fabrics – 425-827-3020 - http://www.hancockfabrics.com/

12030 NE 85^th St, Kirkland, WA 98033

Scrapbooking/Crafts

Michaels – 425-821-4444 - http://www.michaels.com/art/online/home

9755 NE Juanita Dr, Kirkland, WA 98034

Theatres/Performing Arts

International Ballet Theatre – 425-284-0444 - http://www.interballettheatre.org/

507 6^th St S, Kirkland, WA 98033

Kirkland Performance Center – 425-893-9900 - http://www.kpcenter.org/

350 Kirkland Ave, Kirkland, WA 98033

Studio East – 425-827-3123- http://www.studio-east.org/

402 Sixth St S, Kirkland, WA 98033

Tours/Charters

Captain Mike’s Adventures – 425-531-2630

11818 110^th Ave NE, Kirkland, WA 98034

Jamal Yacht Charters – 425-823-4147 - http://www.jamalcharters.com/

11513 NE 115^th Ct, Kirkland, WA 98033

Wine/Spirits

Apex Cellars -425-889-9463 - http://www.apexcellars.com/

10604 NE 38^th Pl #132, Kirkland, WA 98033

The Grape Choice – 425-827-7551 - http://www.thegrapechoice.com/

7 Lake Shore Plz #Main, Kirkland, WA 98033

Northwest Cellars - http://www.northwestcellars.com/

218 Main Street, Kirkland, WA 98033

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