The Executive Briefing Center (EBC) Redmond is a high-tech facility in the heart of the Microsoft campus in Redmond, Washington, designed to deliver world-class briefings to enterprise customers and partners. Located just 13 miles from Seattle, there are many nearby hotels, restaurants, entertainment, and transportation options to help you make your stay comfortable and productive.
While you're here, experience the great local dining, or take in some of the best sights the Pacific Northwest has to offer. Explore the links to the right for all the information you'll need to plan and enjoy your visit to the Redmond briefing center.
While you're here, experience the great local dining, or take in some of the best sights the Pacific Northwest has to offer. Explore the links to the right for all the information you'll need to plan and enjoy your visit to the Redmond briefing center.
Location:
Microsoft Executive Briefing Center
16070 NE 36th Way
Building 33
Redmond, Washington 98052
Phone: (425) 706-0322
Fax: (425) 707-2934
16070 NE 36th Way
Building 33
Redmond, Washington 98052
Phone: (425) 706-0322
Fax: (425) 707-2934
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Transportation:
| Limousine/Van/Bus Services | |||
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| Service Name | Address | Phone Number | Comments |
| Grayline of Seattle | 4500 West Marginal Way SE Seattle, WA 98106 | (800) 426-7532 |
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| Seattle Limousine | PO Box 80205 Seattle, WA 98108 | (206) 762-3339 |
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| Starline | 150 South Kenyon St. Ste. C Seattle, WA 98109 | (206) 763-5817 |
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| Service Name | Address | Phone Number | |
| Avis | Seattle Tacoma Airport Seattle, WA 98137 | (206) 433-5231 | |
| Dollar | Seattle Tacoma Airport Seattle, WA 98137 | (206) 433-5825 | |
| Hertz | Seattle Tacoma Airport Seattle, WA 98137 | (206) 248-1300 | |
| Thrifty | Seattle Tacoma Airport Seattle, WA 98137 | (206) 244-1600 | |
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| Name | Address | Phone Number | |
| Farwest Taxi | 2450 - 6th Ave South Ste. 200 Seattle, WA 98134 | (206) 622-1717 | |
| Shuttle Express | 805 Lenora St. Seattle, WA 98121 | (206) 622-1424 | |
| Yellow Cab | 74 South Hudson Seattle, WA 98134 | (425) 555-4999 | |
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Hotels:
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| Hotel Name | Address | Phone Number | Distance to EBC |
| The Bellevue Club | 11200 SE 6th Street Bellevue, WA 98004 | (800) 579-1110 (425) 688-3100 | 6.1 miles |
| Bellevue Hilton | 100 112th Ave NE Bellevue, WA 98004 | (800) 235-4458 (425) 455-3330 | 5.6 miles |
| Bellevue Marriott Courtyard | 11010 NE 8th Street Bellevue, WA 98004 | (425) 454-5888 | 5.3 miles |
| Bellevue Westin | 600 Bellevue Way NE Bellevue, WA 98004 | (425) 638-1000 | 5.8 miles |
| Courtyard Bellevue | 14615 NE 29th Pl Bellevue, WA 98007 | (888) 236-2427 (425) 869-5300 | 2 miles |
| Doubletree Hotel | 300 112th Ave SE Bellevue, WA 98004 | (800) 222-8733 (425) 455-1300 | 6 miles |
| Embassy Suites | 3225 158th Ave. SE Bellevue, WA 98008 | (800) 362-2779 (425) 644-2500 | 5.5 miles |
| Homestead Bellevue/Factoria | 3700 132nd Ave SE Bellevue, WA 98006 | (888) 782-9473 (425) 865-8680 | 6.7 miles |
| Homestead Redmond/Bellevue | 15805 NE 28th Street Bellevue, WA 98008 | (888) 782-9473 (425) 885-6675 | 0.9 miles |
| Hyatt Regency | 900 Bellevue Way NE Bellevue, WA 98004 | (800) 233-1234 (425) 462-1234 | 5.8 miles |
| Marriott Redmond Town Center | 7401 164 Ave NE Redmond, WA 98052 | (425) 497-9226 | 3.1 miles |
| Residence Inn/Bellevue | 14455 NE 29th Place Bellevue, WA 98007 | (800) 331-3131 (425) 882-1222 | 2.3 miles |
| Residence Inn/Redmond | 7575 164th Ave NE Redmond, WA 98052 | (800) 331-3131 (425) 497-9226 | 3.2 miles |
| Salish Lodge & Spa | 6501 Railroad Ave SE Snoqualmie, WA 98065 | (800) 272-5474 (425) 888-2556 | 21.9 miles |
| Silver Cloud Inn | 2122 152nd Ave NE Redmond, WA 98052 | (800) 205-6934 (425) 746-8200 | 1.4 miles |
| Willows Lodge | 14580 NE 145th St. Woodinville, WA 98072 | (877) 424-3930 (425) 424-3900 | 7.7 miles |
| The Woodmark Hotel | 1200 Carillon Point Kirkland, WA 98033 | (800) 822-3700 (425) 827-1986 | 6.4 miles |
| Seattle Hotels | |||
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| Hotel Name | Address | Phone Number | Distance to EBC |
| Fairmont Olympic Hotel | 411 University Street Seattle, WA 98101 | (800) 441-1414 (206) 621-1700 | 13.2 miles |
| Grand Hyatt | 721 Pine St Seattle, WA 98101 | (800) 233-1234 (206) 774-1234 | 13 miles |
| Marriott Seattle Waterfront | 2100 Alaskan Way Seattle, WA 98121 | (800) 228-9290 (206) 443-5000 | 13.9 miles |
| Seattle Hilton | 1301 6th Ave Seattle, WA 98101 | (800) 445-8667 (206) 624-0500 | 13.3 miles |
| Seattle Sheraton | 1400 6th Avenue Seattle, WA 98101 | (800) 325-3535 (206) 621-9000 | 13.2 miles |
| The W Hotel | 1112 4th Ave Seattle, WA 98101 | (877) 946-8357 (206) 264-6000 | 13.3 miles |
| Westin Hotel | 1900 5th Avenue Seattle, WA 98101 | (800) 228-3000 (206) 728-1000 | 13.1 miles |
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Restaurants:
| Restaurant Name | Address | Phone Number |
| Anthony's Homeport On the water Seafood, steaks, and pasta | 135 Lake Street South Kirkland, WA 98033 | (425) 822-0225 |
| Daniel's Broiler Steaks and seafood | 10500 NE 8th (21st Floor) Bellevue, WA 98004 | (425) 462-4662 |
| Daniel's Broiler Lake Union Steaks and seafood | 809 Fairview Place North Seattle, WA 98109 | (206) 621-8262 |
| Daniel's Broiler Leschi Marina Steaks and seafood | 200 Lake Washington Boulevard Seattle, WA 98122 | (206) 329-4191 |
| I Love Sushi Japanese | 11818 NE 8th St. Bellevue, WA 98005 | (425) 454-5706 |
| Maggiano's Little Italy Italian | 10455 NE 8th St. Bellevue, WA 98004 | (425) 519-6476 |
| Manzana Rotisserie Grill Grill with Southwestern influence | 610 Bellevue Way NE #110 Bellevue, WA 98004 | (425) 455-7600 |
| McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurant Seafood and steak | 700 Bellevue Way NE Bellevue, WA 98004 | (425) 454-2606 |
| Metropolitan Grill Steaks and seafood | 820 2nd Ave Seattle, WA 98104 | (206) 624-3287 |
| Ray's Boathouse On the water Seafood, steaks, and pasta | 6049 Seaview Ave. NW Seattle, WA 98107 | (206) 789-3770 |
| Salty's Alki on the water Seafood, steaks, and pasta | 1936 Harbor Ave SW Seattle, WA 98126 | (206) 937-1600 |
| Seastar Restaurant and Raw Bar Seafood, steaks, and raw bar | 205 108th Ave NE Suite 100 Bellevue, WA 98004 | (425) 456-0010 |
| Seattle Space Needle Seafood, steaks, and pasta | 203 6th Ave North Seattle, WA 98109 | (206) 443-2100 |
| The Third Floor Fish Café On the water Seafood, steaks, and pasta | 205 Lake Street Kirkland, WA 98033 | (425) 822-3553 |
| Trader Vic's Island and Asian dishes | 700 Bellevue Way NE Suite #50 Bellevue, WA 98004 | (425) 455-4483 |
| Union Square Grill Steak and seafood | 621 Union St Seattle, WA 981014 | (206) 224-4321 |
| Waterfront Seafood Grill On the water | 2801 Alaskan Way, Pier 70 Seattle, WA 98121 | (206) 956-9171 |
| Wild Ginger Asian Fusion | 1401 3rd Ave Seattle, WA 98101 | (206) 623-4450 |
| Yarrow Bay Grill On the water Seafood, steaks, and pasta | 1270 Carillon Point Kirkland, WA 98033 | (425) 889-9052 |
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Entertainment:
| Location Name | Address | Phone Number | Description |
| ACT Theatre | Kreielsheimer Place 700 Union St. Seattle, WA 98101 | (206) 292-7676 | For 39 years, ACT plays have probed cultural boundaries, tackled social issues, and penetrated hearts. This year, ACT is focusing the intensity of our work and creating a supportive home for new playwrights. |
| AMC Cinerama | 2100 4TH AVE Seattle, WA 98121 | (206) 441-3080 | A recently restored historic theater located a few blocks north of Seattle's downtown shopping district. |
| AMC Loews Meridian 16 | 1501 7TH AVE Seattle, WA 98101 | (206) 223-9600 | A modern 16 screen theater in the heart of Seattle's downtown shopping district. |
| AMC Pacific Place 11 | 600 PINE ST STE 400 Seattle, WA 98101 | (206) 652-2404 | A modern 11 screen theater in Seattle's Pacific Place Galleria in the heart of the downtown shopping district. |
| Bellevue Galleria Stadium 11 | 700 Bellevue Way NE Bellevue, WA 98004 | (425)451-7161 | A modern theater complex adjacent to shops and restaurants in the Bellevue Galleria. |
| Dimitriou's Jazz Alley | 2033 6th Avenue Seattle, WA 98121 | (206) 441-9729 | One of the Northwest's premiere concert nightclubs, Jazz Alley audiences enjoy weekly performances by artists of international stature such as Nancy Wilson, Taj Mahal, Dr. John, McCoy Tyner, Branford Marsalis, Oscar Peterson, Eartha Kitt, Pat Metheny, and many others. |
| The 5th Avenue Theater | 1308 5th Avenue Seattle, WA 98101 | (206) 625-1418 | Once a vaudeville and silent picture palace, the uniquely beautiful 5th Avenue Theatre features a breathtaking Chinese interior inspired by the Forbidden City in Beijing. Now home to The 5th Avenue Musical Theatre Company, a non-profit producer and presenter of musical theater, The 5th Avenue also hosts concerts, lectures, and films. |
| Lincoln Square Cinemas | 700 Bellevue Way NE Bellevue, WA 98004 | (425) 450-9100 | The cinema has 16 screens and is located adjacent to Bellevue Westin, Bellevue Square, and Bellevue Hyatt. |
| Pacific Science Center - IMAX Theater | 200 Second Avenue N. Seattle, WA 98109 | (206) 443-2001 | The Boeing IMAX Theater gives you an experience like no other. See the power of IMAX® on a screen six stories high and 80 feet wide, with 12,000 watts of stereo sound. Electronic, liquid-crystal headsets bring images on the screen to three-dimensional life, putting you right in the action. |
| The Parlor Billiards & Spirits in Lincoln Square | 700 Bellevue Way NE Suite 300 Bellevue, WA 98004 | (425) 289-7000 | This 20,000 square-foot space offers 43 pool tables and a frozen Martini Bar. |
| Seattle Premium Outlets | 10600 Quil Ceda Blvd. Tulalip, WA 98271 | (360) 654-3000 | Seattle Premium Outlets in Tulalip, WA, is one of the most popular venues for European EBC participants. |
| Seattle Repertory Theatre | 155 Mercer Street Seattle, WA 98109 | (206) 443-2222 (877) 900-9285 | One of America's premiere non-profit resident theatres, Seattle Repertory Theatre has achieved international renown for its consistently high production and artistic standards, and was awarded the 1990 Tony Award for Outstanding Regional Theatre. With an emphasis on plays of true dramatic and literary worth, Seattle Rep produces a season of plays on two stages along with educational programs and new play workshops. |
| Seattle Symphony | Benaroya Hall 200 University Street Seattle, WA 98101 | (206) 215-4747 | The Seattle Symphony's mission is "to present symphonic music of the highest quality in a distinctive way for the cultural enrichment, education, engagement, and enjoyment of the people of our community." The orchestra consists of 91 full-time musicians and performs in breathtaking Benaroya Hall in downtown Seattle. |
| The Theatre at Meydenbauer Center | 11100 NE 6th Street Bellevue, WA 98004 | (425) 450-3810 | For nearly a decade, this state-of-the-art, 410-seat facility has fulfilled its role as one of the Pacific Northwest's premier places for community-based performing arts. |
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Places of Interest:
| Sightseeing | |||
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| Location Name | Address | Phone Number | Description |
| International District | Downtown Seattle: South Weller Street to South Washington Street between 2nd Ave. South and 12th Ave. South | Once know as Chinatown, this neighborhood on the southeast edge of downtown is anything but a frenetic neon-lit miniature city. The International District is small and serves the neighborhood with scores of tiny ethnic groceries and family style restaurants, but offers little in the way of standard tourist attractions. This makes the International District a refreshingly real place to visit. On weekends, there is a new International District Public Market at the entrance to the bus terminal. | |
| Pike Place Market | Downtown Seattle: Pike Street to Virginia Street on Pike Place | (206) 682-7453 | At the Pike Place Market, nearly 90 local farmers have permits to sell their produce at day stalls, over 250 permanent businesses operate there year-round, and about 200 craftspeople and artist sell their wares. The Market makes available an abundant range of food and wares—from seafood to sheep's milk, cheese to chestnuts to bok choy. |
| Pioneer Square | Downtown Seattle: Jackson Street to Columbia Street along 1st Avenue | Pioneer Square, just south of downtown, is one of the few extensive and stylistically consistent "old towns" in the nation, abounding in book stores, gift shops, antique shops, and nightclubs with live music. Galleries range from fine arts to crafts to animation. The real Pioneer Square, actually a triangle on the corner of First Avenue and Yesler Way, is adorned with a Victorian iron and glass pergola and a totem pole. | |
| San Juan Islands - Whale Watching | Kenmore Air, Lake Union Terminal 950 Westlake Avenue, Seattle | (206) 282-8744 | Pricing and schedules vary depending on your individual trip. Visiting the San Juan Islands would be an all day or overnight activity. San Juan Explorer Package includes the seaport village of Friday Harbor where you can enjoy shopping, whale watching, cycling, dining, mopeds, sightseeing tours, and fishing. Take a cross-island transfer to Roche Harbor Resort, which features colorful gardens, brick-lined paths, and impressive yachts from around the world. |
| Seattle Center | Downtown Seattle: Between Denny Way and Mercer Street, 1st Avenue North and 5th Avenue North | (206) 684-8582 | This 74 acre park just north of downtown is the legacy of the 1962 World's Fair. The Seattle Center is open all hours with no admission charge to get onto the grounds. There is a small scale amusement park with rides and an arcade and a 520 foot elevator ride up to the Space Needle Observation Deck. The ride is free if you're dining at the revolving Space Needle Restaurant. Just southwest of the Space Needle is the Pacific Science Center, IMAX Theater, Bagley Wright Theater, and Opera House. |
| Seattle's Waterfront | Downtown Seattle: Main Street to Broad Street along Alaskan Way | Seattle's downtown waterfront is mostly a boardwalk lined with interesting souvenir shops, harbor-tour operations, and fish and chips counters. All along the waterfront are opportunities to watch the busy working harbor, where slow-moving container ships, hardy fishing boats, and sleek cruise ships coast against the stunning natural backdrop of the Sound. | |
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| Location Name | Address | Phone Number | Description |
| Boeing Everett Tour Center | Boeing Company Highway 526 Everett, WA | (800) 464-1476 (360) 756-0086 | The Boeing Everett factory tours are conducted to showcase the Boeing Company and the Everett product line, the 747, 767, and 777. As part of the tour, visitors will be located in the largest building in the world by volume (472,000,000 cubic feet). On the Boeing flight line, visitors will see airplanes in various stages of flight test and manufacture for airline customers around the world. |
| Chateau St. Michelle Winery | 1411 NE 145th Street Woodinville, WA 98072 | (425) 415-3300 | The state's largest, occupying showplace headquarters on the 87 acre former estate of local industrialist Henry Stimson. The manicured grounds are beautiful and provide lovely picnicking opportunities. You can buy picnic food to go with your wine in the gourmet shop on the grounds. |
| Columbia Winery | 14030 NE 145th Street Woodinville, WA | (425) 488-2776 | Originally an amateur winery, Columbia moved to the Woodinville location in 1989 right across the street from Chateau Ste Michelle. The winery is located in a replica of an old Victorian Manor. Tours and wine tasting are available. |
| Experience Music Project (EMP) | 325 5th Ave. N. Seattle, WA 98109 | (206) 367-5483 (877) 367-5483 | Another Paul Allen creation, the EMP is an interactive museum featuring music memorabilia, music production technologies, and instruments that you can play. The EMP also holds live concerts. |
| Museum of Flight | 9404 E. Marginal Way S Seattle, WA 98108 | (206) 764-5720 | This tour has an impressive location and dècor as well as the awesome airplane displays. One feature is the very first Air Force One built during Dwight D. Eisenhower's term of office. An air-traffic control simulation exhibit allows you to try to land a plane. Private Dining space is available in meeting and banquet rooms as well as amongst the exhibits. |
| Redhook Brewery | 14300 NE 145th St. Woodinville, WA 98072 | (425) 483-3232 | The area's most prominent craft brewer and the city's first. You can watch the process on one of the frequent public tours. The Trolleyman, Red Hook's own pub, is a wonderfully comfortable, smoke free atmosphere where the beer is complemented by good food. |
| Snoqualmie Falls/Salish Lodge | 37807 SE Fall City Snoqualmie Road | (425) 888-2556 (800) 876-7245 | Snoqualmie Falls, the region's 268 foot high natural highlight, thunders past diners at Salish Lodge, a hotel noted for it's beautiful views. Visitors can observe the breathtaking falls from a cliff-side gazebo or hike to the bottom for a closer look. |
| Spirit of Washington Dinner Train | Departs from Renton, WA 625 South 4th Street Renton, WA 98055 | (425) 227-7245 | Dine on gourmet cuisine while the train runs along the east shore of Lake Washington. This 3¾ hour train excursion includes dinner and a visit to the Columbia Winery. Enjoy your meal in a unique setting. Dome seating is also available. Microsoft rates are available. |
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| Location Name | Address | Phone Number | Description |
| Argosy Cruises | 1101 Alaskan Way Pier 55 Suite 201 Seattle, WA 98101 | (206) 623-1445 (800) 624-7816 | Enjoy classic lunch and dinner cruises with wonderful buffet, dance banks, a lively show and fabulous sight all in one package cruise. Pass such landmarks as Alki Point, Magnolia Bluff, Olympic and Cascade Mountains, Harbor Island, Mt. Rainier and Seattle's dynamic skyline. |
| Spirit of Puget Sound Cruises | Pier 70, where Broad Street meets Elliott Bay | (206) 443-9235 | Enjoy classic lunch and dinner cruises with wonderful buffets, dance banks, a lively shows, and fabulous sights all in one package cruise. Pass such landmarks as Alki Point, Magnolia Bluff, Olympic and Cascade Mountains, Harbor Island, Mt. Rainier, and Seattle's dynamic skyline. |
| Tillicum Village & Tours | 2992 SW Avalon Way Seattle, WA 98126 | (206) 933-8600 (800) 426-1205 | This tour departs from Piers 55/56 at Seattle's Central Waterfront. Savor the delicious Northwest Coast Indian style baked salmon inside the huge cedar log house, site of the historic APEC leaders summit November 20, 1993. Explore the secluded forest trails and pristine saltwater beaches of Blake Island. See the magically unique show where Tillicum Village dancers bring to life the dances and legends of the Northwest Coast. |
| Victoria Clipper | 2701 Alaskan Way Pier 69, Seattle | (206) 448-5000 | See Victoria, BC, the San Juan Islands, or both. You can stop off at Friday Harbor or continue on to Victoria. |
| Washington State Ferries | 801 Alaskan Way Pier 53, Seattle | (206) 464-6400 | See all the places you can go on any one of the ten different routes throughout Puget Sound and the San Juan Islands. Call for schedule and rate information. |
| Waterways Cruises | 2501 North Northlake Way Seattle, WA 98103 | (206) 223-2060 (800) 806-3353 | Cruises are available on Lake Union, Lake Washington, and Elliott Bay (206) 223-2060. Enjoy a distinctive lunch or dinner cruises, or even a nice reception, with your choices from a large menu selection. With a large fleet, different size yachts are available to suit your needs and make your guests feel comfortable yet spoiled. Enjoy views of the Olympic and Cascade Mountains, Mt. Rainier, and Seattle's skyline as well as Lake Union famous boathouses and many other sites. |
| Sports | |||
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| Location Name | Address | Phone Number | Description |
| The Golf Club at Newcastle | 15500 Six Penny Lane Newcastle, WA 98059 | (425) 793-5566 | Seattle area's best view golf course, Newcastle gives you a breathtaking, panoramic view of the East Side and across Lake Washington at Seattle. Newcastle features an 18-hole, links-style course, an 18-hole putting course, and a driving range. |
| Seattle Mariners (Baseball) | Safeco Field, Seattle | (206) 346-4000 | Baseball season runs from April through September. Ticket pricing varies on seats and possible group rates. The field is located just south of downtown Seattle. Home game schedules can be found at www.seattlemariners.com. |
| Seattle Seahawks (Football) | Qwest Field, Seattle | (888) 635-4295 x7816 | Football season runs from August through January. Ticket pricing varies on seats and possible group rates. The Seahawk's new stadium opened in 2002 and is next door to Safeco Field, just south of downtown Seattle. Home game schedules can be found at www.seahawks.com. |
| Seattle Supersonics (Basketball) | Key Arena, Seattle | (206) 283-3865 (800) 743-7021 | Basketball season runs from mid-October through mid-April. Ticket pricing varies on seats and possible group rates. The Sonics home is at the Key Arena, located in the Seattle Center, just north of downtown Seattle. Home game schedules can be found at www.nba.com/sonics. |
Maps:
Microsoft Corporate Main Campus
Microsoft Corporate West Campus (Cedar Court, Lakeridge)
Microsoft Corporate North Campus (Red West, Company Store, Visitor's Center/Microsoft Museum, Microsoft Studios, Mail Services)
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Microsoft Corporate West Campus (Cedar Court, Lakeridge)
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Microsoft Corporate North Campus (Red West, Company Store, Visitor's Center/Microsoft Museum, Microsoft Studios, Mail Services)
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