Overview
Woodinville is a city of 9,900 in King County of Washington State, 20 mi northeast of Seattle. It is the production center of Washington's wine industry, where many of the state's top wineries offer tasting rooms.
3 sights · 1 places to stay
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Best things about Woodinville
Chateau Ste. Michelle
The oldest winery in the state, and the largest single producer of Riesling wine in the United States.
Columbia Winery
Woodinville Whiskey Co.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Sep. Summer highs reach about 78°F; winter lows dip to about 37°F. Wettest: Nov and Jan. (climate data from nearby Seattle)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- PAE Seattle Paine Field International Airport, Everett — 12 mi away. Directions
- BFI King County International Airport - Boeing Field, Seattle — 17 mi away. Directions
- SEA Seattle–Tacoma International Airport, Seattle — 22 mi away (major hub). Directions
State Route 522 (WA-522) runs through the northwest of the city. WA-522 connects to Interstate 405 (I-405) less than one mile to the west.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
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Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville Whiskey Co.
- Afternoon Columbia Winery
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
What to ask about, for your diet
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Understand
Woodinville was founded in the late 19th century by Ira Woodin, and was a small logging town along the Sammamish River until the 1960s. The growth of Seattle caught up to it and it became a leafy and desirable suburb. In 1993, Woodinville was granted city status. Around that time, the longstanding Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery and newcomer Redhook Brewery became widely noticed, and additional wineries quickly sprouted up throughout the Sammamish River valley.
Get in
By car
State Route 522 (WA-522) runs through the northwest of the city. WA-522 connects to Interstate 405 (I-405) less than one mile to the west.
State Route 202 (WA-202), signed as Redmond-Woodinville Road, comes in from Redmond to the south, through the Sammamish Valley.
The city is 20 minutes west of Duvall via Woodinville-Duvall Road.
By bus
Near downtown there is a park-and-ride with connections to metropolitan King County.
Go King County Metro
Runs bus, streetcar and monorail routes within King County. Serves Auburn, Bellevue, Bothell, Burien, Federal Way, Issaquah, Kent, Kirkland, Mercer Island, North Bend, Redmond, Renton, SeaTac, Seattle, Shoreline, Tukwila, Vashon Island, White Center, and Woodinville.
Go Sound Transit
Runs express and intercity public transit routes across the Seattle area, including Sounder trains, Link light rail and express buses (routes 510-596). Serves King County (e.g. Bellevue, Federal Way, Kent, Renton, Seattle), Snohomish County (e.g. Everett, Lynnwood), and Pierce County (e.g. Puyallup, Tacoma).
By bicycle
The Burke-Gilman Trail runs along the western rim of Lake Washington through Seattle and Lake Forest Park, then along the Sammamish River through Kenmore, Bothell, Woodinville, and Redmond. Despite the hilly surroundings, the track is flat as it used to be a railway line.
Get around
Public transportation is few and far between so a car is recommended.
See
Wineries and distilleries
Although the grapes are grown elsewhere, there are over 75 wineries in the city and surrounding areas. Most offer wine tastings and tours.
See Chateau Ste. Michelle
The oldest winery in the state, and the largest single producer of Riesling wine in the United States.
See Columbia Winery
Woodinville also has a growing distillery scene.
See Woodinville Whiskey Co.
Buy
Woodinville has several strip malls and is home to Target, Petsmart, Barnes & Noble, Eddie Bauer, Office Max, TJ Maxx, Home Depot, Costco as well as several grocery stores and chain fast-food eateries.
Eat
- Located south of downtown is The Herbfarm, Seattle's premier dining experience.
Drink
You're never far from a wine tasting - the city features over 130 wineries.
Sleep
- Residence Inn, north of downtown
- Wyndham Garden Inn, north of downtown
Stay safe
City Hall is downtown and contains the Woodinville Police Department.
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