This is Kirkland

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Explore KirKland's exciting events, can't-miss restaurants, and the best places to stay during your trip.

Kirkland, WA offers a relaxed travel and leisure experience centered on its scenic waterfront, vibrant downtown, and easy access to outdoor recreation. Visitors and locals both enjoy a mix of lakeside activities, local dining, arts, and seasonal events that make it an inviting year-round destination.

Things to Do

Discover the Best Things to Do in Kirkland, WA

Nestled on the peaceful shores of Lake Washington, Kirkland is a lively, walkable destination that marries small-town charm…

Arts & Culture

Kirkland’s arts scene is sophisticated and international, but also vibrant and whimsical.

Annual Events & Festivals

Located on the shores of Lake Washington just a stone’s throw from Seattle, Kirkland offers the conveniences of…

Shop Local Kirkland

Welcome to Shop Local Kirkland, your gateway to Kirkland’s vibrant and prosperous digital marketplace of local businesses!

Bird Watching

You don't have to travel far from Kirkland's downtown to catch a glimpse of some spectacular wildlife.

Waterfront Adventures

We rent Boats, Jet Skis, and Paddleboards on the Lake Washington waterfront at beautiful Carillon Point in Kirkland. Located just east of Seattle, we…

Hiking Trails & Paths

Kirkland is literally riddled with trails: trails for walking, hiking, biking and exploring.

Day Trips

The urge to explore something new has perhaps never seemed so intense.

Urban Hiking with...

Urban Hiking with a Rural Feel

Take a hike in Kirkland!

Beaches

If you’ve recreated or relaxed along any of Kirkland’s vibrant, sandy shorelines, it should come as no surprise that in 2020, Kirkland landed on Wallethub’s esteemed list of the country’s best lakefront beach towns where our sparkling city firmly held position six!

Boating

Book your boating adventure now—rent kayaks, paddleboards, or boats to explore scenic Lake Washington and enjoy Kirkland’s waterside fun.

Public Art in...

Public Art in Kirkland, WA

Public art is everywhere in Kirkland. It’s an essential part of daily life, found on walking trails, lakefronts, and random street corners where you’d least expect it.

The Unique Boutiques of Kirkland

Shopping & Markets

Situated within an arm’s reach of Lake Washington and nearby Marina Park, downtown Kirkland offers a unique waterfront shopping experience that cannot be duplicated.