Bothell Essential Info
Overview
Bothell is a city in Washington of around 33,000. It's on the Sammamish River near Woodinville, just 4 or 5 miles northeast of Seattle.
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Basics
Best Time To Go
Apr-Sep
Current Time
Current Weather
45 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Fun Facts
- The town's first postmaster, who bought his property from David Bothell, a settler from Pennsylvania, named the town in his honor.
- Bothell is home to Cascadia College and the University of Washington, Bothell. The two institutions share the same campus, which opened in the year 2000.
- In December 1962, LIFE Magazine recognized Bothell's 112-foot Christmas tree as the largest living Christmas tree in the world. However, in the late 1970s, disease attacked the tree, and the top had to be removed.
- In 2007, about 5,000 to 7,000 people gathered for a parade and outdoor concert at the Veterans Memorial Amphitheater at Bothell Landing in honor of local American Idol contestant Blake Lewis.
- Zach LaVine, professional basketball player for the Minnesota Timberwolves and back-to-back NBA slam dunk contest winner, attended Bothell High School.
Popular Foods
- Artichoke & Feta Cakes
- Seafood Cioppino