Quick Summary:
- 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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Marina Park
Juanita Beach Park
Juanita Bay Park
Cross Kirkland Corridor Trail
132nd Square Park
Argosy Cruises - Lake Washington Cruise
Doris Cooper Houghton Beach Park
Chainline Brewing Company
Cafe Juanita
Lady Yum
Cactus Restaurant
Kirkland Arts Center
Mediterranean Kichen
Peter Kirk Park
The Grape Choice
Rubicon Float Studio
Parklane Gallery
Kirkland Performance Center (KPC)
Bridle Trails State Park
O.O. Denny Park
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