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Tickling Tidbits of Kirkland Old to New

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Duration: 2 hours
Languages: English
Guru: Tanya
Registered on 25 May 2025
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Hello - I'm a former tour guide with Kuoni in Switzerland. Been around the world and currently working as a facilitator for innovation. I am tour guiding in the Seattle area, where I live in order to develop a similar program to help my students in Madagascar, another fabulous tourist destination. I'd love to show you around!
Free reservation and cancellation
Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free

Tour description

Kirkland is packed with tickling tidbits! "Pittsburg of the West," as per Peter Kirk's vision never came about. Instead, Kirkland became known for wool mining and ship building before developing into one of the regions most beautiful little towns. Learn the colorful history of Kirkland, perhaps barely recognizable today.  This tour will point out how the city we know today was actually in a different location. Lake Washington, yes named after George Washington, had a lot to do with how the city of Kirkland could be settled. Spoiler alert, Kirkland, as we know it today, was underwater. Harnessing nature defined how Seattle and especially Kirkland could become viable cities. On the tour we will see fabulous places to to eat, drink, shop and and even take a dip (not included in the tour, but could could bring your swimsuit and jump into the lake after the tour!)  Learn what happened in this quaint little town a century ago and how it transformed into one of the regions most idyllic  spots. The tour has two stops for something to eat and drink.   


Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:
Heritage Park, 111 Waverly Way, Kirkland, WA 98033, USA
I will on the front steps of Heritage House. I wear a black and beige striped hat.
1
Outside visit
Heritage Park
Meeting point and home of the heritage museum of Kirkland.
2
Outside visit
Kirkland Arts Center
Kirkland's original town center and original office of Peter Kirkland, founder of the city.
3
Outside visit
Marina Park Public Beach
Kirkland's new center of town is the old terminus for the Yellowstone Trail and former ferry port for Seattle. Learn about this waterfront hub of activity.
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How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €15 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).


Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group bookings.
Pets
Suitable for bringing pets.

What should I know?

Minimum attendees
Does not require a minimum number of people to conduct the tour.
Additional costs
The tour does not require payment for entries or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Electronic or card payment accepted.
Tickling Tidbits of Kirkland Old to New
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