Celebrate National Washington (State) Day

Published 1:30 am Wednesday, May 10, 2023

The Mukilteo Lighthouse. Built in 1906, it's one of the most iconic landmarks in Snohomish County. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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May 10th is National Washington (State) Day and there is plenty that you can do to celebrate. Read below for our suggestions in or around Snohomish County.

Visit a Museum

Washington is home to a lot of history. Why not learn more about the area we call home? There’s no better time to visit a museum to learn about Washington than now.

Cascadia Art Museum

190 Sunset Ave. S., #E, Edmonds, WA 98020

Check out what the Daily Herald reported on the Cascadia Art Museum.

Edmonds Historical Museum

118 5th Ave N, Edmonds, WA 98020

Granite Falls Historical Museum

109 E. Union St., Granite Falls, WA 98252

Marysville Museum and Historical Society

6805 Armar Road (51st Ave NE), Marysville, WA 98270

Monroe Historical Society and Museum

207 East Main Street, Monroe, WA 98272

Check out what the Daily Herald reported on the Monroe Historical Society & Museum.

Mukilteo Lighthouse Museum

608 Front Street, Mukilteo, WA 98275

Check out what the Daily Herald reported on the Mukilteo Lighthouse.

Stillaguamish Valley Museum

20722 67th Ave NE, Arlington WA 98223

Tulalip Tribes Hibulb Cultural Center

6410 23rd Avenue NE, Tulalip, WA 98271

Check out what the Daily Herald reported on the harms of Tulalip Indian School’s – photos & information courtesy of Hibulb Cultural Center.

Eat at a Historic Restaurant

Looking to try a new place to eat? We have some historic locations for you that will fill your appetite, too.

Blue Bird Cafe & Diner (1958)

308 N Olympic Ave, Arlington, WA 98223

Check out what the Daily Herald reported on the Blue Bird Cafe.

Cabbage Patch (RESTAURANT: 1905 / BUILDING: 1978)

111 Ave A #2925, Snohomish, WA 98290

Check out what the Daily Herald reported on the Cabbage Patch Restaurant.

Don’s Restaurant (1968)

1216 Fourth St, Marysville, WA 98270

Ivars – Mukilteo Landing (1938)

710 Front St Suite B, Mukilteo, WA 98275

Find out what they won in Best of Snohomish County 2022.

Maltby Cafe (RESTAURANT: 1980 / BUILDING: 1937)

8809 Maltby Rd, Snohomish, WA 9829

Find out what they won in Best of Snohomish County 2021.

Oxford Saloon (1910)

913 1st St, Snohomish, WA 98290

Check out what the Daily Herald reported on the Oxford Saloon.

Rays Drive In (1962)

1401 Broadway, Everett, WA 98201

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The Sisters Restaurant (1983)

2804 Grand Ave, Everett, WA 98201

Check out what the Daily Herald reported on The Sisters Restaurant.

Totem Family Diner (1953)

4410 Rucker Ave, Everett, WA 98203

Check out what the Daily Herald reported on the Totem Family Diner.

Find out what they won in Best of Snohomish County 2022.

Village Taphouse (1937)

1204 3rd St, Marysville, WA 98270

Check out what the Daily Herald reported on the Village Taphouse.

Vintage Cafe (RESTAURANT: 1976 / BUILDING: 1892)

1510 Hewitt Ave, Everett, WA 98201

Visit Local Historic Sites in Snohomish County

Snohomish County has plenty of historical sites to visit that displays how much we have grown. Below is a list of some of our favorites.

Arlington Municipal Airport (1934)

18204 59th Ave NE, Arlington, WA 98223

Check out what the Daily Herald reported on the Arlington Municipal Airport.

Edmonds (Movie) Theater (1924)

415 Main St, Edmonds, WA 98020

Check out what the Daily Herald reported on the Edmonds Theater.

Historic Everett Theatre (1901)

2911 Colby Ave, Everett, WA 98201

Check out what the Daily Herald reported on the Historic Everett Theatre.

Marysville Opera House (1911)

1225 3rd St, Marysville, WA 98270

Van Valey House (1914)

2130 Colby Ave, Everett, WA 98201

Check out what the Daily Herald reported on the Van Valey House.

Rucker Tomb (1907)

Evergreen Cemetery, 4504 Broadway, Everett, WA 98208

Check out what the Daily Herald reported on the Rucker Tomb.

The McManus Mansion (1892)

412 Laurel Dr, Everett, WA 98201

Check out what the Daily Herald reported on the McManus Mansion.

Monte Cristo Ghost Town (1890’S)

Monte Cristo Trailhead, Granite Falls, WA 98252

Check out what the Daily Herald reported on the Monte Cristo Ghost Town.

The Swalwell Cottage (1892)

2712 Pine Street, Everett WA 98201

Check out what the Daily Herald reported on the Swalwell Cottage.

The Rucker Mansion (1901)

412 Laurel Dr, Everett, WA 98201

Check out what the Daily Herald reported on the Rucker Mansion.

Also, is Rucker Mansion haunted?

Take a Trip to a Park

We think there’s no better way to celebrate National Washington (State) Day than spending time in the great outdoors admiring the natural beauty of our state. Here’s a list of our favorite parks in or around Snohomish County.

Cama Beach Historical State Park

Camano Island

Check out what the Daily Herald reported about Cama Beach Historical State Park.

Camano Island State Park

Camano Island

Centennial Trail

Snohomish – Arlington

Check out what the Daily Herald reported about the Centennial Trail.

Deception Pass State Park

Whidbey Island

Check out what the Daily Herald reported about Deception Pass.

Flowing Lake County Park and Campground