Dollars & Sense: Three Best Places in Woodinville to Share with Guests

You know the game: what three things would come with you to a desert island?

Now you can't take Woodinville. But when family or friends visit, each of them take home memories of Woodinville. Your home or yard might make a lasting impression. So might an eventful visit to Costco, Top Foods or a favorite restaurant.

Our family used to take guests to Bear Creek Country Club, whether anyone played golf or not. A drive-around-town might feature the high school, the sports fields, 21 Acres, the Hollywood Schoolhouse, Chateau Ste. Michelle or Columbia Winery. With time to get out of the car, it's Molbak's, the Forecaster's Pub or a stroll along the Sammamish slough, er... river.

Among our 70+ wineries and tasting rooms are now three breweries and three distilleries. We have a world class hotel and grounds, several renowned eateries, more than one concert venue, former Street(s) of Dreams, a sculpture garden around city hall, a new park with nature trails at Brightwater, 200 acres of state forest, a stocked trout pond and one of the last covered bridges in the state.

What are your three favorite places to share with guests in Woodinville?

(This is a series of blog posts focused on a future vision for our local community, in particular local businesses and what they offer the residents of Woodinville, Bothell, Kirkland, Redmond and Duvall.)