Kirkland Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

About Kirkland

Established in 1888 by Peter Kirk with a vision of being the "Pittsburgh of the West", Kirkland today is a charming town on the east side of Lake Washington across from Seattle. It is the home of Northwest University, one of two summer training camps for the Seattle Seahawks, the other being Eastern Washington University in Cheney.

Top Attractions in Kirkland

Explore the best things to see and do in Kirkland:

• ★Flatstick Pub
• ★Juanita Bay Park
• ★Yarrow Bay Marina

Where to Eat in Kirkland

Must-try local food and restaurants:

• 🍴Beach Cafe
• 🍴Bin On The Lake
• 🍴Cactus
• 🍴Lynn's Bistro
• 🍴Santorini Greek Grill
• 🍴Sarducci's

Where to Stay in Kirkland

• 🏨Courtyard Seattle Kirkland
• 🏨Heathman Kirkland
• 🏨Motel 6 Seattle North - Kirkland
• 🏨Woodmark Hotel Yacht Club and Spa

Kirkland Travel Guide Sections

Our comprehensive guide covers 10 sections including: