Woodinville is a wine destination in the Sammamish River Valley. More than 100 wineries, cideries and distilleries are located in the city; many offer tastings. Check the offerings at individual establishments before your trip. To decide whether Woodinville is right for your stay, you can compare wine with river trails, markets and cultural offerings. The city is divided into four distinct districts; the Visitor Center offers personal concierge services and insider tips.
Wine, Markets and Agriculture
Chateau Ste. Michelle is considered the oldest winery in Washington State. The Woodinville Farmers Market offers fresh produce, artisan baked goods, handcrafted sauces and cider. Entertainment and educational demonstrations are also part of the market’s offerings. The 21 Acres Farm Market has a different focus: it sells seasonal produce from Washington farmers and is open year-round. 21 Acres also offers tours of its agroecological farm and LEED Platinum-certified campus.
The offerings differ in their focus: the Woodinville Farmers Market combines several product categories with entertainment and educational demonstrations, while seasonal produce from Washington is the focus at the 21 Acres Farm Market. The tours complement the market with visits to the farm and campus. This lets you choose between a market visit and a guided look at agriculture and the campus.
River Trails and Green Connections
The Sammamish River Trail runs through Woodinville, is 10.1 miles long and is paved along its entire length. A separate unpaved trail runs parallel between Woodinville and Marymoor Park and is used for equestrian access. Wilmot Gateway Park is located along the Sammamish River and connects to the River Trail. Completed in January 2025, the Wood Trails project connects the Warehouse District and West Wellington. Soft-surface forest trails were improved over a length of about one mile.
The two length figures refer to different trail offerings: 10.1 miles is the total length of the paved Sammamish River Trail; about one mile of soft-surface forest trails was improved. The trail between Woodinville and Marymoor Park is a separate route with an unpaved surface and equestrian access. This makes it possible to distinguish the length, surface and use of the trails mentioned.
History, Craft and Events
The Woodinville Heritage Society preserves the DeYoung House. MoltenWorks Glass Studio in Woodinville offers classes that introduce visitors to the art and craft of glass fusing. The Celebrate Woodinville Summer Concert Series takes place at Wilmot Gateway Park; check the dates before your trip. The offerings range from preserving a historic house to an introduction to a craft and a recurring concert series.
The offerings also differ in their timing: the concert series is a recurring summer event, so you should check its dates; the 21 Acres Farm Market is open year-round. This lets you distinguish a time-specific event from a market that is open throughout the year. If you’re considering Woodinville as an overnight destination, comparing wine, markets, trails and culture gives you concrete factors to help make your choice.
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