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Voykit pocket guide · United States
Woodinville
Spend a half‑day tasting wines and a quick walk; stay overnight only if you want a relaxed night at a lodge.
Woodinville is Washington's wine hub, about 20 km northeast of Seattle. Most attractions cluster near downtown, so a few hours cover the wineries; a night adds a relaxed stay at a lodge.
- Country
- United States
- Best months
- Sep–Oct
- Avoid
- Jan–Feb (cold, fewer tastings)
- Stay
- 0–1 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- USD
- Money
- Currency is the US dollar (USD, $). Cards and phone payments work almost everywhere; carry a little cash for tips and small vendors.
- Daily spend
- Budget $80–$130 excl. bed · Mid $130–$200 excl. bed · High $200+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.
- Emergency
- Police / Fire / Ambulance 911
- Plugs
- Types A, B · 120 V · 60 Hz · Chargers are dual-voltage; hair dryers and straighteners from 230 V countries need a converter.
- Tipping
- Sit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.; Bar: US$1–2 per drink or 20% of the tab.; Taxi / ride-hailing: 15–20%, in the app.; Hotel housekeeping: US$3–5 a night.; Porter / valet: US$2–5 per bag or car.; Tour guide: US$10–20 per person for a day tour.; Counter service / tablet prompts: Optional; 0–15%.
- Water
- Tap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.
- Toilets
- Free public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations. Rest areas on highways are free.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee at café | $3–$5 |
| Bottle of local wine (750 ml) | $15–$30 |
| Parking (hourly) | $2–$3 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- SEA · Seattle–Tacoma International Airport
- About 30 min drive via WA‑522
Typical fares
- WA‑522 to Seattle
- ≈30 min, $5–$7 tolls (check)
- King County Metro bus
- $3 for 2 h (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Car is easiest; limited King County Metro bus service, park‑and‑ride near downtown. WA‑522 and WA‑202 connect to Seattle and Redmond.
See and do
Known for
- Wine tasting
- Chateau Ste. Michelle
- Woodinville Whiskey Co.
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle | Drive west on WA‑522, about 30 min | ≈45 min total |
| Redmond | WA‑202 south, about 15 min | ≈30 min total |
Sleep
- Residence Inn
- North of downtown, easy access to WA‑522
- Wyndham Garden Inn
- North of downtown, free parking
- Willows Lodge
- Wine‑country lodge with spa, 84 rooms
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Excusez‑moi / Pardonpardon |
| Thank you | Mercimerci |
| How much is it? | Combien ça coûte ?combien ca coute |
| Where is the restroom? | Où sont les toilettes ?ou sont les toilettes |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake and 'hi, how are you?' — reply 'good, thanks'; avoid: Treating the question as a real health enquiry
- Restaurants: Tip 18–22% and wait for the check; avoid: Leaving without tipping
- Personal space: Keep an arm's length in queues; avoid: Standing close to strangers
- Politics and religion: Listen more than you speak; avoid: Opening with hot-button topics
- Smoking: Smoke only in marked areas; avoid: Smoking near doors or in parks where banned
Scams and watch-outs
- Parking can fill quickly on weekend tasting days.
- Some wineries require reservations; check ahead.
Woodinville is low‑crime; police at City Hall. Usual precautions apply: lock cars, keep valuables in sight.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Woodinville yet. Suggested stay: 0–1 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Wine tasting
- Chateau Ste. Michelle
- Woodinville Whiskey Co.
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Woodinville, revision 5278090 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5278090
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Woodinville
À cette adresse, s’il vous plaît
To this address, please
My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)
- Police / Fire / Ambulance911
US consulate in Seattle (check address).
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/woodinville). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.