The visitor regions of Snohomish County range from saltwater shores and farmland to alpine peaks and mountain adventures in the Cascades. The selection of experiences is just as varied, from long hiking and cycling trails and estuaries to attractions related to aviation, glass and culture.

Trails and Waterfalls

Snohomish County Parks offers more than 100 miles of trails for hiking and cycling. The Centennial Trail runs for 30 miles between the city of Snohomish and the Skagit County border. At Wallace Falls State Park, lush forest and two lakes meet the three-tiered Wallace Falls. The park has 17 miles of hiking and cycling trails; a 2.8-mile hike leads to the top of the falls. Viewpoints are located at the lower, middle and upper falls.

Those interested in historic traces along the trail can find a preserved lime kiln on the Lime Kiln Trail, visible from the path as a distinctive landmark. The Robe Canyon Historic Trail is a 2.2-mile loop through Robe Canyon. Robe Canyon Historic Park also contains a section of the historic route of the Monte Cristo Railroad.

Estuaries, Forest and Wildlife Viewing

Spencer Island lies in the Snohomish River Estuary, formed where the Snohomish River meets Port Gardner Bay. Visitors can watch waterbirds and shorebirds there. Meadowdale Beach Park also brings together different landscape features: a 1.25-mile one-way nature trail winds through old-growth forest alongside Lund's Gulch Creek to the beach. A restoration project completed in 2023 restored a 1.3-acre estuary there, which serves as a rearing habitat for Chinook, chum and coho salmon, as well as cutthroat trout.

Narbeck Wetland Sanctuary opened in 1999 as a public park for passive recreation and environmental education. Rhody Ridge Arboretum offers a different kind of nature experience: the botanical park covers 11 acres. Together, these places showcase different aspects of the region's natural offerings, from wetlands to a botanical park.

Culture, Aviation and Glass

The Hibulb Cultural Center combines a cultural center of about 23,000 square feet with a 50-acre natural history preserve. Its facilities include interactive exhibits, classrooms, a longhouse, a research library and a gift shop. The Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum displays 26 aircraft and more than 30 vehicles in an exhibition space of nearly 110,000 square feet. The collection is housed in three hangars on a nine-acre site.

Boeing Future of Flight is a public attraction offering interactive and immersive experiences, programs and aviation tours. The Sky Deck offers panoramic views of Paine Field, the Boeing Everett Factory and the North Cascades. The attraction is located in the Paine Field Aviation District and serves as the gateway to the Boeing Everett Factory Tour. Visitor details may change; check the latest information about programs and tours in advance.

Schack Art Center offers hands-on classes and a public hot glass studio; class offerings may change. Those interested in historic buildings can visit Mukilteo Light Station: the historic 1906 lighthouse is located in Lighthouse Park.

Annual Events and Getting There

The Pilchuck Glass School's annual Spring Tours offer walks through the historic campus and live glassmaking demonstrations. Dates vary from year to year. The 11-day Evergreen State Fair is also held annually in Monroe, celebrating agriculture, community and local culture. The Evergreen State Fair Park spans 193 acres and hosts events throughout the year; it includes an equestrian center and the Evergreen Speedway. Check event dates for your travel year if you plan to time your visit around one.

Paine Field in Everett is a commercial airport with three gates and Alaska Airlines flights. Flight connections may change; check current routes before traveling. Amtrak serves Edmonds, Everett and Stanwood, connecting these places with Seattle and Vancouver, British Columbia. Timetables and service connections may also change, so it's worth checking before departure.

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