Your Guide to Visiting Kirkland
There aren’t many places more beautiful than Western Washington in the spring. With graduation right around the corner and the school year coming to a close, now is the perfect time to visit your student and experience all that Kirkland has to offer. To make your visit a memorable experience, we’ve compiled a list of places to stay, things to do, and restaurants to visit.
Places to Stay
With lodging and accommodations minutes from campus, visiting ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ couldn’t be easier.
Want to stay on the shores of Lake Washington? Consider the on Kirkland’s waterfront, which offers a discount to ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ guests. Just mention ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ when you make your reservation.
If you’d like to be within walking distance of restaurants, shopping, and beautiful Lake Washington, then the in downtown Kirkland is the place for you.
Looking for more lodging options? Visit our website here for a complete list of places to stay.
Things to Do
If you’re looking to get out on the water, check out . They’ll be opening for the 2016 season on May 1 and offer boat, jet ski, kayak, and stand-up paddleboard rentals.
One of the great things about being located in Kirkland is that is a short drive from campus. With over 28 miles of trails, this state park is a wonderful place to spend an hour, an afternoon, or all day.
If shopping is your forte, you’re in the right place. has an abundance of boutique shops, and is less than 15 minutes away.
Making a trip into Seattle? The city’s iconic is always a fun place to visit and browse the selection of food, flowers, and unique gifts. While you’re in Seattle, take a ride on for a beautiful view of the Puget Sound.
Restaurants to Visit
Kirkland’s Carillon Point offers a variety of restaurants to choose from, including the Beach Café, Le Grand Bistro American, and Starbucks.
In downtown Kirkland, you’ll find something for everyone, including , , , , and a host of other restaurants.
Perhaps one of students’ favorite places to eat is . All we can say about Deru is that in order to understand how good it is, you have to try it.
We hope your visit to ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ and Kirkland is delightful!
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