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1. Marina Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Juanita Beach Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Juanita Bay Park

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4. Cross Kirkland Corridor Trail

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5. 132nd Square Park

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6. Argosy Cruises - Lake Washington Cruise

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7. Doris Cooper Houghton Beach Park

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8. Chainline Brewing Company

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9. Cafe Juanita

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10. Lady Yum

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11. Cactus Restaurant

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12. Kirkland Arts Center

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13. Mediterranean Kichen

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14. Peter Kirk Park

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15. The Grape Choice

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16. Rubicon Float Studio

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17. Parklane Gallery

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18. Kirkland Performance Center (KPC)

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19. Bridle Trails State Park

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20. O.O. Denny Park

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • Kirkland started as a dream of a British businessman who fell in love with the area and wanted to build a steel town.
  • The dream did not work out, but the town survived by milling wool and building ships instead.
  • The Lake Washington Shipyard on Carillon Point built 25 warships during World War II for the U.S. Navy.
  • Kirkland has so much to offer to visitors: excellent outdoor concerts, a popular wine festival, great hotels, high-quality art galleries, and whale-watching tours.
  • The town also boasts a number of superb cafes and restaurants on the romantic waterfront, with views of the Seattle skyline across the Pudget Sound.

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