Welcome to Woodinville
Home to legendary wine, picturesque landscapes, and happening events
Situated as part of the Seattle metropolitan area, Woodinville is known for its wineries, tourism, and recreation. Within the city limits, there are over 100 wine-tasting rooms where wine lovers can sample legendary wines and find new favorites. Part of the benefit of living in Woodinville is the community, which is accessible, unhurried, intimate, and peaceful.
Woodinville was founded in 1871, and a single cabin became the location for Woodinville's first Sunday school, first school, and first post office, and was a halfway house between Seattle and other settlements up the Sammamish River, which was initially named Squak Slough. Woodinville did not stay isolated long because the Seattle-Lake Shore & Eastern Railway arrived in 1888 and became the main transportation for the area, promoting town development.
Today, homes in Woodinville are predominantly Colonial Revival, but others are becoming popular, such as Tudor Revival, floating homes, and NW modern. All of these architectural styles influence the homes and apartment buildings found in Woodinville.
What to Love
- Excellent and diverse dining options
- Family-friendly
- Surrounded by amazing landscapes
Local Lifestyle
Woodinville is a suburban area but has the laid-back vibe found in a small town and the urban vibe of a large city. This alone makes Woodinville charming and considered to be a little piece of paradise for living. Since it is so close to Seattle, Woodinville is great for commuters, young professionals, and families because it allows for a more relaxed community, yet close to the big city for work. For families, the close-knit community feeling makes Woodinville a great place to raise kids.
Dining, Entertainment, and Shopping
To relax, people like food, fun, and shopping. Woodinville has it all. Enjoy fine dining at Herbfarm Restaurant or Barking Frog. Both of these restaurants also offer live music, as do local bars, such as Tipsy Cow Burger Bar. Families can enjoy outdoor attractions, such as Adventura Aerial Adventure Park. If you enjoy wineries, Chateau Ste. Michelle is known for being a premium winery and has a long and varied history, dating back to 1967. Two other recognized wineries are Columbia Winery and Gorman Winery. All three wineries provide the option to buy your favorite wine. There are several shopping centers within Woodinville, such as the Downtown Woodinville Shopping Center, or Apple Farm Village, for finding unique treasures. Shopping for your new home can be done at Molbak's Garden + Home.
Schools
Woodinville is served by the Northshore School District, which is one of the top school districts in Washington. The top schools within Woodinville include:
- Bear Creek Elementary, PK-5, above average academic progress with test scores above the average for the state
- Wellington Elementary, K-5, above average academic progress with strong student support for all demographics
- Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary, K-5, above average academic progress with most teachers having at least 3 years of experience
- Timbercrest Junior High School, 6-8, provides advanced STEM classes
- Woodinville High School, 9-12, received the 2020 College Success Award for college preparation for students and offers a variety of advanced placement classes
