Microsoft, a software industry giant, along with other light industry, has helped make Redmond one of the fastest growing cities in Washington. Redmond has many recreational amenities, and is home to one of the nation's few velodromes, located in Marymoor Park. The city was incorporated in 1993 and remains rural in style. The surrounding area, which extends into Snohomish County, is still referred to by many as Woodinville. Woodinville also features a sports and tennis club, two golf courses, indoor soccer and hot air ballooning.
Fishing is available on many lakes and streams in the area.
Major attractions, including the Ste. Michelle Winery, Columbia Winery, and the new Red Hook Micro-brewery, bring 2,000 visitors to this area weekly. All offer free tours and wine and beer tastings. Sandy Russo Web site design and graphics by WebMosaics .