Whether you're planning a fun-filled vacation, a romantic getaway, a business trip or just passing through, Woodinville is a great destination to stay, relax and join in the fun. With an excellent quality of life, enviable scenic beauty, low crime rate, good schools, a vibrant business community and a wide variety of recreational and cultural offerings, you can't blame us for being proud of our town! Chances are you just might hear that Woodinville is absolutely the best place to live in the Pacific Northwest.

Woodinville is a convenient home-base, with its easy access to highways and transportation, for anyone seeking to explore the Puget Sound region. Located between Seattle and Bellevue, our community enjoys the advantages and convenience of being near several major metropolitan centers while maintaining the livability of all that is great about small town life.

For those who like history without the homework, Woodinville began as a logging community in the late 19th century, then embraced agriculture in the early decades of the 20th century. Incorporated as a city in 1993, the Woodinville Heritage Society serves as custodians of the heritage and history of Woodinville while the Woodinville Memorial Mead preserves the pioneer cemetery. The Hollywood Schoolhouse, a historical landmark originally built in 1912, houses an extensive antique, artifact, and memorabilia collection with facilities available to rent for a variety of events. The city's first newspaper, The Woodinville Weekly is still run by the family of it's founder, Carol Edwards("Mother of Woodinville") who organized the first All Fool's Day Parade, founded the Woodinville Community Band and co-founded the city's Chamber of Commerce, Farmers Market and wine festival.

Residents come naturally by their love of just about everything green and feel passionately about their environment and its beautiful woodland landscape. Surrounded by the foothills of the Cascade Mountains and the timeless beauty of the Olympics and Mount Rainier, Woodinville is committed to preserving its natural beauty. The climate is ideal for those who enjoy spending time in the great outdoors. The city has vast amounts of open space, city parks, multi-purpose fields, playgrounds, walking, biking, hiking and running trails, a skateboard park, tennis and basketball courts open all year long. The surrounding area offers lakes, rolling hills and mountains for the outdoor enthusiast. No matter what your passion is, you won't have to go far to enjoy hot air ballooning, equestrian trails, backpacking, canoeing, fishing, rock climbing and wildlife watching adventures.

Woodinville stands at the center of Washington's wine industry with over 75 wineries in the city and surrounding areas. Stroll around the grounds of the historical Chateau St. Michelle Winery. St. Michelle sponsors an outdoor summer concert series at its amphitheatre on the winery grounds that is one of the Pacific Northwest's most popular venues. Tours and wine tastings are available at the majority of the wineries and a popular event is the annual Passport to Woodinville Weekend, where you can taste many of the area's exclusive boutique wines. You can also enjoy one of the Northwest's finest microbrews at the popular Redhook Brewery and Aviator Ale and take a tour of their operations.

In the heart of wine country is the Willows Lodge, an 84-room rustic retreat offering a full-service spa and two of the most highly-rated restaurants in the Northwest — The Herbfarm Restaurant and the Barking Frog. Woodinville has dining options for all tastes and budgets, from fast food to fine dining with a wide variety of culinary fare including casual and ethnic, diners, delis and take-out.

An active calendar of events, small-town festivals, celebrations, and attractions take place throughout the year in Woodinville. Residents and visitors can enjoy the Summer Concert Series at DeYoung Park, the Harvest Happening and The Great Pumpkin Hunt - a seasonal festival in late October and the Woodinville Lights Festival, a month-long celebration in December, and in the spring, the family-friendly annual Basset Bash parade and All Fools' Day celebration. The Woodinville Parks and Recreation Department offers year-round programs for children and adults.

The Molbak's Nursery, the largest and most comprehensive nursery in the Puget Sound area, attracts visitors throughout the state. The Woodinville Repertory Theatre, the Woodinville High School Theatre Company and the Northshore Performing Arts Center offer community theater at its best.

Woodinville is served by a host of civic organizations including the Woodinville Rotary Club, the Woodinville Lions Club, the Sammamish Valley Grange and the Woodinville Garden Club.

The Chamber maintains a calendar of events that can be searched by date for information on the places and things that interest you the most. And if you would like to make a connection with local businesses please check the Woodinville Chamber website Membership Search listing. The Greater Woodinville Chamber is ready to assist you.