Bothell: The Perfect Destination for Quick Getaway
The picturesque city of Bothell, WA straddles two counties, the Snohomish County and King County. It is also a part of the Seattle Metropolitan Area. The city’s motto states, ‘Welcome to Bothell for a day, or a lifetime’. The Sammamish River runs through downtown; it is the biggest river in the city and connects Lake Washington and Lake Sammamish. The city hosts a number of annual events year round, one of the biggest being the Bothell Freedom Festival held in July. To get into the city, fly in via the Kenmore Air Harbor Seaplane Base. You can also enter via the Port Townsend-Jefferson County International Airport.
Best Time to Visit
The city is bets visited in the warm weather months from June to August. It is also pretty in the early fall months when the leaves turn their fall colors, although there will be more chance of precipitation then. Bothell sees the most visitors from the months of July to November. The off season runs from December to June. For the best Bothell, WA hotel deals, go and visit in the off season. There will be smaller crowds, plus the hotel and motel rates will be at their cheapest. It is best to book your accommodation of choice as early as possible.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Bothell is the perfect destination for anyone wanting to take in the fresh air and commune with nature. One of the top outdoor spot to visit is Saint Edward State Park with its historic lake shore and trails. You can also head on to the Microsoft Visitor Center. For other museum destinations, check out Milepost 31 Museum. The scenic paved hiking path of the North Creek Trail is perfect spot for a brisk walk. - take loads of photos. The Lake Sammamish State Park and the Burke-Gilman Trail are equally beautiful. Plus, the Sammamish trail has a winery onsite. After a long day of having fun and exploring everything that Bothell has to offer, stay and relax at the Comfort Inn & Suites Bothell –Seattle North or at the Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Bothell, WA.
