To get to Redmond, Washington take Interstate-5 Exit 168 and head west on WA-520. Redmond lies at the east end of WA-520, which crosses over Lake Washington on a floating bridge. Redmond is about 12 miles from downtown Seattle. It is also 6.5 mi. east of I-405 Exit 14 on WA-520.

History

In 1871 Luke McRedmond and Warren Perrigo came to the Sammamish Valley to homestead. Mc Redmond took up land along the Sammamish River and started creating a village which he originally named Salmonburg after the surplus of salmon in the river. After becoming postmaster in 1882 he officially changed the name to Redmond. Perrigo claimed land east of McRedmond’s property and built a house that doubled as an Inn. Melrose House, named after his hometown in Massachusetts, was popular with early travelers and pioneers scouting land claims.

Today the local economy is based mostly around high-tech industry and electronics with well known companies like Microsoft and Nintendo of America based out of Redmond.

Recreation

Redmond has an extensive trail system with over 25 miles of trails and 34 different parks throughout the city. One of the favored parks is the 640-acre Marymoor Regional Park on Lake Sammamish. It has the Velodrome cycling arena, a 45- foot climbing rock, tennis courts and game fields, and even a model airplane launching area.

For other parks in Redmond visit the parks department website. Redmond Parks and Trails

Redmond is also known as one of the bicycling capitols of the Northwest. Visit this site for the Redmond bicycling guide including a detailed map. Redmond Bicycle Guide

Shopping

Redmond Town Center

This trendy open-air shopping center offers more than just your typical mall. Of course it is filled with great shops and the popular department stores, an eight screen Cineplex theater and restaurants to suit your every taste, but there is also a live theatre called Second Story Repertory, a farmer’s market open spring through fall, and one of the newest additions, a full scale hotel. If you’re looking for shopping or entertainment this is the place to come.

Recommended Attractions

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

Museums

Parks & Gardens
Redmond Parks Redmond Parks and Trails Redmond Bicycle Guide Redmond has an extensive trail system with over 25 miles of trails and 34 different parks throughout the city.
Visitor Information
Greater Redmond Chamber of Commerce 16210 NE 80th Street Redmond, WA 98073-0625 http://www.redmondchamber.org	City of Redmond 15670 NE 85^th Street PO Box 97010 Redmond, WA 98073-9710 425-556-2900 http://www.ci.redmond.wa.us/ http://www.experienceredmond.com/

Listed Attractions

We have not necessarily visited nor recommend listed establishments

Antiques

Art Galleries

Aaron Brothers Art & Framing – 425-558-0353 - http://www.aaronbrothers.com/

7221 170^th Avenue NE, Redmond, WA 98052

Gift Shops/ Specialty Shops

Dragonfire Imports – 425-869-6100 - http://dragonfireimports.com/

14691 NE 95^th Street, Redmond, WA 98052

Rosetree Cottage – 425-861-7673 - http://www.rosetreecottage.net/

8336 164^th Ave NE, Redmond, WA 98052

Utopia – 425-497-1513 - http://www.utopianorthwest.com/

16567 NE 74^th Street, Redmond, WA 98052

Golf

Willows Run – 425-883-1200 - Visit the web site

10402 Willows Road NE, Redmond, WA 98052

Museums

Microsoft Museum – 425-703-6214 - Visit the web site

4420 148^th Ave NE, Bldg 127, Redmond, WA 98052

Parks/Gardens

Quilting/Needlecrafts

Rosemary’s Lakeside Quilting – 425-880-6479

3342 279^th Avenue NE, Redmond, WA 98053

Scrapbooking/Crafts

Theatres/Performing Arts

AMC Loews Redmond Town Center 8 – 425-558-4893

16451 NE 74^th Street, Redmond, WA 98052

Big Picture (21 and older) – 425-556-0566 - http://www.thebigpicture.net/

7411 166^th Avenue NE, Redmond, WA 98052

Cineplex Odeon Redmond – 425-869-1800

7730 Leary Way NE, Redmond, WA 98052

Second Story Repertory Theatre – 425-881-6777 - http://www.secondstoryrep.org/

16587 NE 74^th Street, Redmond, WA 98052

Tours/Charters

Wine/Spirits

Betz Family Winery – 425-861-9823 - http://www.betzfamilywinery.com/index.php

13244 Woodinville Redmond Road, Redmond, WA 98052

Brian Carter Cellars – 425-806-9463 - http://www.briancartercellars.com/

14419 Woodinville Redmond Road, Redmond, WA 98052

DeLille Cellars - 425-489-0544 - http://www.delillecellars.com/

14208 Woodinville Redmond Road, Redmond, WA 98052

Premium Cellars – 425-861-0535 – http://www.premiumcellars.com/index.php

16853 Redmond Way, Redmond, WA 98052

The Wine Shoppe at Redmond Ridge – 425-868-4700 – http://www.thewineshopperr.com/

22320 NE Marketplace Dr ive #107, Redmond, WA 98053

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