Bothell, Washington
Bothell is a city of 49,610 people in King County, Washington, founded in 1870.
Why visit Bothell
Townapedia lists 18 museums and landmarks, 63 parks and trails, 291 places to eat, 13 places to stay and 8 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include AMC Woodinville, McMenamins Anderson School Theater, Bothell Pioneer Cemetery and Dr. Reuben Chase House.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 77°F; February lows average 37°F.
Weather in Bothell
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Bothell
Bothell () is a city in King and Snohomish counties in the U.S. state of Washington. It is part of the Seattle metropolitan area, situated near the northeast end of Lake Washington in the Eastside region. It had a population of 48,161 residents as of the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Bothell, Washington (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do8
University of Washington Bothell
School · 1.2 mi
Campus of the University of Washington located in Bothell, Washington, USA
18115 Campus Way Northeast, Bothell
Museums and landmarks18
Bothell Pioneer Cemetery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Historic cemetery in King County, Washington, US
Dr. Reuben Chase House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Historic house in Bothell, Washington, United States
Harry Vanderbilt Wurdemann House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Historic building in Washington, USA
Hollywood Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Former farm in Woodinville Washington, now site of Chateau St. Michelle
Lilly Kirk House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic house in Washington, United States
North Creek School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
School building in Bothell, Washington
Sorenson House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
House in Washington, United States of America
St. Edward Seminary
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Former Catholic seminary in Kenmore, Washington
6 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds63
Saint Edward State Park
Park · 3.8 mi
State park in Kenmore, Washington, U.S.
Doug Allen Sportsfields
Park · 1.0 mi
19827 88th Avenue Northeast, Bothell
sunrise-sunset
Food Forest (Cascadia's Cornucopia)
Park · 1.1 mi
A campus food forest with edible trees, shrubs, and plants, open to the campus community and public.
51 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes291
Black Raven Brewing Company
Bar and pub · 3.0 mi
15902 Woodinville Redmond Road Northeast, Woodinville
Mo-We 14:00-21:00; Th 14:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-22:00; Su 12:00-20:00
Copperworks Distilling Co.
Bar and pub · American · 2.1 mi
7324 Northeast 175th Street, Kenmore
Su-Mo, We 15:00-20:00; Tu, Th-Sa 15:00-21:00
Agave Cocina
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.8 mi
18505 Bothell Way Northeast, Bothell
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr 11:00-23:00; Sa 10:00-23:00; Su 10:00-22:00
Ballard Pizza Company - Woodinville
Restaurant · Pizza · 2.4 mi
17401 133rd Avenue Northeast, Woodinville
Mo-Th 16:00-21:00; Fr 16:00-22:00; Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-21:00
Beardslee Public House
Restaurant · Local · 0.8 mi
19116 Beardslee Boulevard, Bothell
Mo-Th 11:30-23:00; Fr-Sa 11:30-00:00; Su 11:30-22:00
Brier Pizza Kitchen
Restaurant · Pizza, Sandwich · 3.3 mi
23631 Brier Road, Brier
Su-Th 11:30-20:00; Fr-Sa 11:30-21:00
Brix Wine Cafe
Restaurant · Italian, American · 2.6 mi
13550 Village Square Drive, Woodinville
Tu-Fr 16:00-21:00; Sa-Su 11:00-21:00
Chantanee
Restaurant · Thai · 0.9 mi
10107 Main Street, Bothell
Mo-We 11:00-15:00,16:00-21:00; Th,Fr 11:00-15:00,16:00-22:00; Sa...
279 more on the map.
History
The Sammamish River valley from Lake Washington to Issaquah Creek was first inhabited by the indigenous Sammamish people (Lushootseed: sc̓ababš), a Coast Salish group with an estimated population of 80 to 200 around 1850. The Sammamish had a major winter village, ƛ̕ax̌ʷadis, at the mouth of the Sammamish River, between what is now Bothell and Kenmore. Although the Sammamish resisted removal efforts by settlers, they were eventually removed to Fort Kitsap following the 1855–1856 Puget Sound War. Some Sammamish continued to live in the area and worked as laborers and farmers, but the village of ƛ̕ax̌ʷadis was later destroyed.
The first Homestead Act claims to modern-day Bothell were filed in 1870 by Columbus S. Greenleaf and George R. Wilson, an English immigrant, on adjoining plots of land. The area along the lower Sammamish River, then named Squak Slough, was mostly marshlands and had not been surveyed at the time of Wilson's arrival; Greenleaf filed for his claim in June 1870 on land that Wilson had originally sought. Eight families settled in the area in the next six years and were followed by Canadian businessman George Brackett, who began commercial logging in 1877 on 80 acres (32 ha) on the modern-day site of Wayne Golf Course. Brackett also established Brackett's Landing, which had a sawmill and steamboat dock served by traffic from Seattle and Issaquah.
From the History section of Bothell, Washington on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay13
Hampton Inn - Woodinville
Motel and hotel · 2.3 mi
19211 Woodinville Snohomish Road Northeast, Woodinville
Extended Stay America
Motel and hotel · 1.5 mi
923 228th Street Southeast, Bothell
Extended Stay America
Motel and hotel · 1.6 mi
22122 17th Avenue Southeast, Bothell
Hotel California By The Sea
Motel and hotel · 0.8 mi
18504 Bothell Way Northeast, Bothell
McMenamins Anderson School House
Motel and hotel · 0.8 mi
18607 Bothell Way Northeast
Churches and places of worship30
First Church of Christ, Scientist
Church · Christ Scientist · 0.8 mi
18301 102nd Avenue Northeast, Bothell
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon · 1.0 mi
19215 88th Avenue Northeast, Bothell
Shopping42
Gas and EV charging26
Schools, colleges and libraries85
Healthcare25
Sammamish Valley Physical Therapy
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.0 mi
12437 Northeast 173rd Place, Woodinville
Map of Bothell
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47°F | 37°F | 5.1 in | 0.9 in |
| Feb | 50°F | 37°F | 3.5 in | 1.0 in |
| Mar | 54°F | 39°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 59°F | 43°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 65°F | 48°F | 2.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 70°F | 53°F | 1.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 76°F | 56°F | 0.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 77°F | 57°F | 1.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 71°F | 53°F | 1.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 60°F | 47°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 52°F | 41°F | 5.8 in | 0.2 in |
| Dec | 46°F | 37°F | 5.5 in | 1.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Seattle Sand Pt Wsfo (6 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
King County has had 18 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-04-07: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2025-12-12: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2024-04-28: Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2022-09-10: Bolt Creek Fire (Fire)
- 2020-04-23: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2020-03-22: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Kenmore Air Harbor Seaplane Base (KEH) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.
- Bothell East 2 mi north, about 4 min by car
- Bothell West 3 mi northwest, about 4 min by car
- Alderwood Manor 4 mi northwest, about 7 min by car
- Bellevue 12 mi south, about 20 min by car
- Seattle 13 mi southwest, about 20 min by car
- Everett 13 mi north, about 21 min by car
- Bainbridge Island 17 mi southwest, about 27 min by car
- Renton 20 mi south, about 33 min by car
- Kent 27 mi south, about 43 min by car
- Arlington 28 mi north, about 44 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Main Street eastbound from 101st Avenue in Bothell, WA, 2019, SounderBruce, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fire hydrant near Tall Tree Park in Bothell, WA, PinchyCC, CC BY 4.0
- Bothell City Hall, 2022, SmartAn01, CC BY-SA 4.0
- UW Bothell residential village, Traininteriorguy, CC BY 4.0
- Bothell Library, SmartAn01, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bothell main street, Traininteriorguy, CC BY 4.0
- UW bothell bus stop, Traininteriorguy, CC BY 4.0
- 1960s Chevy Van (Public Domain), KurtClark from Bellevue WA, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Ruralscope Anamorphic Projection Lense, Kdmitry, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Concrete pumper - Flickr - brewbooks, brewbooks from near Seattle, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 6c - Mixing (9928714976), Leslie Seaton from Seattle, WA, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 2 - Mike Nelson (9928854083), Leslie Seaton from Seattle, WA, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 3 - Masher Smasher (9928752574), Leslie Seaton from Seattle, WA, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 4 - Turner (9928716146), Leslie Seaton from Seattle, WA, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 1 - Lefse Class (9928716906), Leslie Seaton from Seattle, WA, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 6d - Forming balls (9928751024), Leslie Seaton from Seattle, WA, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 5a - Table Tweaks (9928853503), Leslie Seaton from Seattle, WA, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 7a - Mike turns (9928699075), Leslie Seaton from Seattle, WA, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 7d - Pop those bubbles (9928713326), Leslie Seaton from Seattle, WA, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 6a - Potato Ricer (9928751634), Leslie Seaton from Seattle, WA, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 7b - Turner and dough (9928698855), Leslie Seaton from Seattle, WA, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 7d - Finished (9928850883), Leslie Seaton from Seattle, WA, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 6 - Lefse Maker (9928716116), Leslie Seaton from Seattle, WA, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 7c - Cooking the lefse (9928749914), Leslie Seaton from Seattle, WA, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 6f - Board and pin (9928852003), Leslie Seaton from Seattle, WA, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 6b - Adding the flour (9928751424), Leslie Seaton from Seattle, WA, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 8 - Cinnamon and Sugar (9928850723), Leslie Seaton from Seattle, WA, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 5 - Fancy Kit (9928853543), Leslie Seaton from Seattle, WA, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Nk It Can't Happe, PinchyCC, CC BY 4.0
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