Redmond, WA

Redmond, WA

Where tech innovation meets Pacific Northwest outdoor living

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Microsoft Headquarters

Microsoft Headquarters

Culture

The sprawling 500-acre campus is more than just offices—it's a city within a city with its own shops, restaurants, and visitor center. The Microsoft Visitor Center offers interactive exhibits on tech history and innovation.

Marymoor Park

Marymoor Park

Nature

King County's most popular park offers 640 acres of recreation, from the climbing rock and velodrome to the off-leash dog area and summer concert series at the Marymoor Live venue. It's the community's backyard for everything from soccer to outdoor movies.

Redmond Town Center

Redmond Town Center

Shopping

This open-air lifestyle center is the heart of Redmond's shopping and dining scene, featuring local favorites like Dough Zone and national retailers. The central green hosts seasonal events like summer concerts and winter ice skating.

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Things to Do in Redmond

Redmond balances its corporate identity with genuine Pacific Northwest charm. Weekends are for mountain biking at Duthie Hill, paddling the Sammamish River, or exploring the city's growing arts and food scene.

Bike the Sammamish River Trail

Outdoors

This paved 10-mile trail connects Redmond to Bothell along the scenic river corridor, popular with cyclists, runners, and inline skaters. Rent a bike at Gregg's Greenlake Cycle and stop at 60 Acres Park for expansive views.

Visit the Redmond Saturday Market

Culture

Held at the Redmond Town Center from May through October, this vibrant market features local farmers, artisans, food trucks, and live music. It's a community gathering spot to taste seasonal produce and handmade goods.

Explore Farrel-McWhirter Park

Nature

A 68-acre farm park with trails, a historic farmhouse, and barnyard animals that kids can visit. The park offers a quiet escape with forested paths and seasonal events like pumpkin patches in the fall.

See a Show at SecondStory Repertory

Arts

This intimate professional theater in Redmond Town Center stages contemporary plays, musicals, and family-friendly productions year-round. It's a cultural anchor with a strong local following.

Catch a Game at the Velodrome

Sports

The outdoor Jerry Baker Memorial Velodrome at Marymoor Park is one of the premier bicycle racing tracks in the U.S. Watch thrilling track cycling events or take a class to try it yourself.

Brewery & Cider Tour

Food & Drink

Sample Redmond's craft beverage scene at places like Black Raven Brewing (known for its Trickster IPA), Postdoc Brewing, and the local favorite, Schilling Cider House, which offers dozens of taps.

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Neighborhoods to Explore

Redmond's neighborhoods range from wooded, family-friendly suburbs to a rapidly evolving urban core. Each area reflects the city's blend of tech wealth, outdoor access, and community spirit.

Downtown Redmond

Urban Core

Centered around Cleveland Street and Redmond Way, this is the city's evolving heart with new mixed-use buildings, restaurants like Stone House, and the Redmond Central Connector park. The Light Rail station has accelerated its transformation into a walkable hub.

Education Hill

Suburban & Green

A residential area named for its concentration of schools, featuring winding streets, larger lots, and easy access to Perrigo Park and the extensive trail network. It's popular with families for its quiet, established feel.

Overlake

Tech & Commerce

Home to the Microsoft campus and numerous other tech offices, this area is defined by corporate parks, hotels, and shopping centers like Overlake Square. It's more commercial than residential, buzzing on weekdays.

Sammamish River Valley

Waterfront & Trails

The neighborhoods along the river, like River Run, offer direct access to the trail and water activities. Homes here back onto greenbelts, providing a serene, nature-focused setting just minutes from downtown.

Willows/Rose Hill

Upscale & Established

An affluent area with custom homes, mature landscaping, and proximity to top-rated schools and the Willows Run Golf Complex. It offers a secluded, prestigious atmosphere while remaining close to city amenities.

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