Kirkland,
Washington, an east side of
Seattle suburb, boasts the stunning mountainous backdrop of
King County. This affluent
Puget Sound community (population 45,054,
2000 Census) is renowned for its luxurious real estate listings.
Kirkland residents earn a per capita income
exceeding any other location in WA.
Kirkland attributes its burgeoning economy to its highly diversified blend
of business and industry. Kirkland’s business community also benefits from close
proximity to
Seattle’s
Eastside and depends, in part, on Seattle’s technology firms such as
Microsoft. Successful businesses currently operating from Kirkland include
Bungie Studios and the
Seattle Seahawks. This competitive market lures new business to the area
with the promise of a favorable business environment, an outstanding quality of
life, and a centralized location offering culture, education, and recreation.
Kirkland provides students with excellent
public and
private schools at the primary and secondary levels. Higher education
facilities within Kirkland include
Lake Washington Technical College and
Northwest University. Additional universities in the
Puget Sound area include
DeVry University,
Seattle Pacific University, the
University of Puget Sound, and several campuses of the
University of Washington.
Kirkland’s enchanting downtown district features
waterfront streets with a wealth of art galleries, shops, and dining
establishments ranging from casual to formal. Kirkland’s most renowned
restaurant, the
Crab Cracker, draws thousands of patrons each year, including
Bill Gates, who is a frequent guest. Downtown Kirkland offers several
beaches, scenic parks, and a performing arts center with room for 400 guests.
An impressive collection of public art, primarily made up of stunning bronze
sculptures, also graces this lakefront gem.
Downtown Kirkland's nightlife is unparalleled in
the rest of
Eastside. The
Teen Union Building, found in Peter Kirk Park, has a darkroom, two music
stages, and a recording studio.
Kirkland is a short distance from
Olympic Sculpture Park,
Seattle Aquarium, the
Space Needle, the
Washington State History Museum,
Woodland Park Zoo, and a wide variety of
wineries and wine tasting rooms.
Kirkland,
Washington’s temperatures are mild and range from the 80’s in summer to the
50’s in winter. This delightful climate makes year-round outdoor recreation a
way of life.
Lake Washington, the
Olympic Mountains, and the Seattle skyline offer sightseeing cruises,
private boats, kayak, and scenic walks through the town. The aquatic
surroundings afford intimate views of nocturnal beavers, nesting eagles and
shorebirds. Juanita Bay Park recently earned the praise of the
Audubon Society for operating one of the region’s best urban wildlife
preserves.
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