Population
44,546
Known for its excellent schools and treasured for being in a central location that’s close to attractions and amenities in the area, Bothell is a city of true convenience. Located just north of Kirkland and right next to wine country in Woodinville, Interstate 405 runs right through Bothell making it easy to get around the region.
Home to a long list of fabulous restaurants and some top-notch shopping, Bothell’s offerings ensure you don’t have to go far to find what you need. The same can be said for entertainment, fun weekend activities, and getaways—from parks and community activities to weekends in wine country or at McMenamins, Bothell is a hub of fun and play for people of all ages!
Bothell’s many premium amenities make it a desirable place to live, and it’s no surprise that the city is experiencing a great deal of new construction. From entry-level townhomes and ramblers to older homes with lots of land and luxury homes over $1 million, Bothell has a wide range of real estate to choose from.
Bothell Highlights
18 Parks
Restaurants
156
3 Museums
7 Bars and Nightlife
15 Schools
19 Things to Do
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Bothell is known for its excellent schools. Northshore School District is one of the most desired in the Puget Sound area.
Schools in the Northshore School District include:
- Fernwood Elementary
- Crystal Springs Elementary
- Canyon Creek Elementary
- Shelton View Elementary
- Westhill Elementary
- Lockwood Elementary
- Frank Love Elementary
- Maywood Hills Elementary
- Woodmoor Elementary
- Woodin Elementary
- Northshore Junior High School
- Canyon Park Junior High School
- Skyview Junior High School
- Bothell High School
- Secondary Academy for Success.
Bothell neighborhoods consist of new construction, older established neighborhoods with charm and up and coming areas.
Neighborhoods in Bothell include:
- Canyon Creek
- Canyon Park
- Downtown
- Fitzgerald
- Lake Pleasant
- Mays Pond
- Maywood
- North Creek
- Norway Hill
- Queensborough
- Queensgate
- Shelton View
- Thrasher’s Corner
- Westhill
Major annual events throughout the year in Bothell include:
- The City of Bothell Freedom Festival, a two-day festival celebrating American Independence, including an annual Fourth of July parade and a reenactment of the Battle of Concord on the Bothell Landing Bridge
- The Music in the Park concert series, every Friday in July and August at Bothell Landing Amphitheater.
- Greater Bothell Arts & Crafts Fair
- City of Bothell Riverfest
- The Summits of Bothell bike ride
- La Fiesta Viva!, a celebration of Latino cultural heritage, at Country Village.
- Harvest Festival and Pumpkin Carving, at Country Village.
- Tree Lighting and Santa Arrival, at Bothell Landing.The Bothell Farmers Market at Country Village.
- Bryan Alvarez, editor and publisher of Figure Four Weekly, satellite radio/podcast host, professional wrestler
- Ross Bowers, quarterback, University of California
- Karan Brar, actor, known for his role in Diary of a Wimpy Kid (film)
- Kyle Cease, comedian and actor
- Michael Dahlquist, musician
- Robert DeLong, electronic musician
- Michael Dong, skateboarder
- Cori Enghusen, aka Korel Engin, basketball player
- Brenden Foster, 11-year-old boy with leukemia who gained national attention for his concern for the homeless
- Phil Harris, late skipper of fishing vessel Cornelia Marie and star of Deadliest Catch on Discovery Channel
- Johnny Hekker, professional football player for Los Angeles Rams
- Zach LaVine, professional basketball player for the Chicago Bulls and back-to-back NBA slam dunk contest winner; attended Bothell High School
- Blake Lewis, American Idol 2007 runner-up
- Patty Murray, U.S. Senator since 1993
- Tracie Ruiz-Conforto, Olympic medalist in synchronized swimming
- Ernie Steele, professional football player for (Philadelphia Eagles)
- Hal Sutherland, animator and painter
- Cody Votolato, musician (The Blood Brothers (band)) (attended Northshore Jr. High)
- Chris Walla, musician (Death Cab for Cutie)
- Doug Yule, musician
In 1885, Brackett sold 80 acres to David Bothell, a settler from Pennsylvania. The town's first postmaster, who bought his property from Bothell, named the town in his honor in 1888. Later that same year, a local railroad was built through the town to transport coal from Issaquah. Bothell was officially incorporated on April 14, 1909.
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