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

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

Celebrate National Washington (State) Day

Find out where to celebrate.

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

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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

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Mukilteo Lighthouse Museum

608 Front Street, Mukilteo, WA 98275

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Stillaguamish Valley Museum

20722 67th Ave NE, Arlington WA 98223

Tulalip Tribes Hibulb Cultural Center

6410 23rd Avenue NE, Tulalip, WA 98271

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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

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Cabbage Patch (RESTAURANT: 1905 / BUILDING: 1978)

111 Ave A #2925, Snohomish, WA 98290

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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

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Oxford Saloon (1910)

913 1st St, Snohomish, WA 98290

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Rays Drive In (1962)

1401 Broadway, Everett, WA 98201

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The Sisters Restaurant (1983)

2804 Grand Ave, Everett, WA 98201

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Totem Family Diner (1953)

4410 Rucker Ave, Everett, WA 98203

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

Village Taphouse (1937)

1204 3rd St, Marysville, WA 98270

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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

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Edmonds (Movie) Theater (1924)

415 Main St, Edmonds, WA 98020

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Historic Everett Theatre (1901)

2911 Colby Ave, Everett, WA 98201

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Marysville Opera House (1911)

1225 3rd St, Marysville, WA 98270

Van Valey House (1914)

2130 Colby Ave, Everett, WA 98201

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Rucker Tomb (1907)

Evergreen Cemetery, 4504 Broadway, Everett, WA 98208

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The McManus Mansion (1892)

412 Laurel Dr, Everett, WA 98201

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Monte Cristo Ghost Town (1890’S)

Monte Cristo Trailhead, Granite Falls, WA 98252

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The Swalwell Cottage (1892)

2712 Pine Street, Everett WA 98201

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The Rucker Mansion (1901)

412 Laurel Dr, Everett, WA 98201

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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

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Camano Island State Park

Camano Island

Centennial Trail

Snohomish – Arlington

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Deception Pass State Park

Whidbey Island

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Flowing Lake County Park and Campground

Snohomish

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Fort Casey

Whidbey Island

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Fort Ebey State Park

Whidbey Island

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Kayak Point Regional County Park

Stanwood

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Lime Kiln Trail

Granite Falls

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Meadowdale Beach Park

Edmonds

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Snohomish River Estuary

Snohomish

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South Whidbey State Park

Whidbey Island

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Wallace Falls State Park

Gold Bar

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

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