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Bothell
Do Bothell as a day trip from Seattle – see Main Street, Log Boom Park and Saint Edward State Park, then head back; no overnight needed.
Bothell is a small city of about 33,000 on the Sammamish River, 15 mi northeast of downtown Seattle. Its attractions cluster around Main Street, two riverfront parks and easy bike‑trail access. With frequent bus service and a short drive, a single day covers the highlights; most visitors stay in Seattle and use Bothell as a side‑trip.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- Apr–Oct
- avoid Nov–Mar (rainy, cooler)
- Airport
- Seattle‑Tacoma (SEA)
- Nights
- 0 (overnight not needed; most stay in Seattle)
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Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Bothell911 ▾
- Police/Fire/Ambulance911
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Bothell, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyBothell is generally safe; typical urban caution applies—keep an eye on belongings in busy areas and watch for rain‑slicked sidewalks.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police/fire/ambulance
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportSEA Seattle‑Tacoma International Airport (30 min drive via I‑405).
- Getting aroundCar via I‑405 or WA‑522; toll‑free lanes need a Good‑to‑Go sticker.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a café$2–$4
- Metro or bus rideBus fare (King County Metro)$2.75
- Budget bedBudget hotel room, a night, per roomUS$80
- Mid-range bedBudget hotel room, a night, per roomUS$120
- High-end bedBudget hotel room, a night, per roomUS$180
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$70 · Mid US$100 · High US$150
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- SEA Seattle‑Tacoma International Airport (30 min drive via I‑405)
Map of Bothell
Where it is, and the guides within about 120 km.
- Bothell
- Basic guide
Directions in Google Maps · Apple Maps
Guides nearby
- Woodinville · 4.2 km straight line
- Mountlake Terrace · 7.9 km straight line
- Lynnwood · 9.9 km straight line
- Shoreline · 10 km straight line
- Kirkland · 11 km straight line
- Edmonds · 11 km straight line
- Redmond, Washington · 13 km straight line
- Bellevue · 18 km straight line
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Feb
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Mar
Avoid
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Apr
Best
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
May
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Jun
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jul
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Aug
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Sep
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Oct
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Nov
Avoid
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Dec
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Best: Apr–Oct. Avoid: Nov–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)), coolest Jan (1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C) low), wettest Jan (12 rain days), driest Jul (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Bothell: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
12 rd
Feb
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
10 rd
Mar
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
9 rd
Apr
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
8 rd
May
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
7 rd
Jun
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
6 rd
Jul
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5 rd
Aug
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
6 rd
Sep
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
7 rd
Oct
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
9 rd
Nov
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
11 rd
Dec
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
12 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Car via I‑405 or WA‑522; toll‑free lanes need a Good‑to‑Go sticker. Bus routes 106, 230, 239 (King County Metro) and Community Transit connect downtown, UW Bothell and the P&R. The Burke‑Gilman Trail provides a flat, paved bike route along the river.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: ≈30 min total
Drive or bus north via I‑405 (≈15 mi, 20 min)
Major attractions, museums, Pike Place Market.
Door to door: ≈20 min
Take Route 239 east on I‑405 (≈10 mi, 15 min)
Microsoft campus area, parks, and bike trail links.
Door to door: ≈20 min
Bus 230 or drive west on I‑405 (≈8 mi, 12 min)
Waterfront, art galleries, and restaurants.
Woodinville Wine Country
goDoor to door: ≈25 min
Drive east on WA‑522 (≈6 mi, 12 min)
Tasting rooms and boutique wineries.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Holiday Inn Express Bothell
Convenient for quick stays; near I‑405.
Residence Inn Seattle Northeast/Bothell
Extended‑stay rooms, close to Bothell Way.
SpringHill Suites Seattle Bothell
Modern amenities, easy highway access.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $70–$100 excl. lodging
- Mid
- $100–$150 excl. lodging
- High
- $150+ excl. lodging
Trip budget
| Budget hotel room1 × 3 nights × US$120 | US$360 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 3 days × US$100 | US$600 |
| I‑405 toll + gas (round trip)2 × US$12 · check | US$24 |
| King County Metro 2‑hour fare2 × US$3 | US$6 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$99 |
| Trip total≈ US$182 per person per day, bed included | US$1,089 |
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Prices of common things
| Coffee at a café | $2–$4 |
| Burger at Ranch Drive‑In | $5–$8 |
| Discover Pass for Saint Edward State Park | $10 day, $30 year |
| Bus fare (King County Metro) | $2.75 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- I‑405 express lanes charge variable tolls; have a Good‑to‑Go sticker or expect a mailed bill.
- Parking in downtown Main Street is limited; use the Bothell P&R or street meters.
- Winter rain can make trail sections slick; wear appropriate footwear.
Emergency numbers
- Police/Fire/Ambulance
- 911
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Embassy
US citizens can contact the US Consulate in Seattle (check address).
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Seattle → Bothell by car (I‑405): about $10–$15 (toll + gas, check)
- King County Metro 2‑hour ride: $2.75
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- Thank you — Thank you (Thank you)
- How much is it? — How much is it? (How much is it?)
- Where is the restroom? — Where is the restroom? (Where is the restroom?)
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Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Bothell. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Oct · avoid Nov–Mar (rainy, cooler) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
- officialBothell official city site
- secondaryKing County – Burke‑Gilman Trail
- secondaryGood‑to‑Go toll system
- secondaryWikivoyage: Bothell, revision 5278059 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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