Snohomish County is a picturesque and historic suburb north of Seattle. The third-most populous county in all of Washington, it’s known for being a friendly navy town and home to the famous BOEING company, a major employer in the community. With miles of charming farmland and close proximity to the dazzling blue waters of Puget Sound and other escapes into the wilderness, it’s quite peaceful. Here, you’ll find modern houses, Victorian-style structures, and rustic yet luxurious single-family homes near the snow-capped peaks of the Cascades.
What to Love
- Friendly, small-town aesthetic
- Outdoor activities and recreation
- Scenic farmland and mountains
- Vintage and antique stores
People & Lifestyle
The residents of the Seattle suburb are down-to-earth, welcoming, and of all different ages. There are retirees, a good number of working young professionals, and a growing amount of families. Snohomish County is a great place for those who like to adventure outdoors and for those who want to be near a metropolitan city but come home to peace and quiet.
Dining, Entertainment & Shopping
Snohomish’s
downtown district is on the National Register of Historic Places! The area is known for its unique assortment of antique shops and is even called the “Antique Capital” of the Northwest. As far as food goes, Snohomish has a range of options.
Abbott’s is perfect for fine dining. The family establishment serves sophisticated American fare in a classic dining area with a dark-wood bar. For a wonderful dinner on a waterside dock, have tasty seafood or a satisfying steak dinner at
Emory’s on Silver Lake; there’s even live music regularly. Want homestyle breakfast food in a quirky place? Head to
Maltby Cafe. Housed in a 1937 school gym, the eatery serves homestyle American fare — including delicious cinnamon rolls.
Things to Do
There’s a lot to celebrate in Snohomish.
Issaquah Salmon Days and
Marysville Strawberry Festival are both fun multi-day festivals, while
Skagit Valley Tulip Festival is a month-long event that celebrates the beautiful blossoming of the Washington tulips every spring.
Thunder on The Bay is great for music and motorcycle lovers. Don’t miss out on the famous
July 4th festival and fireworks, either!
For day-to-day fun, there’s a variety of things to do. Get to hiking on the stratovolcano
Glacier Peak, go camping at
Wallace Falls State Park, or get active on the trails at
Snohomish Centennial Trail or
Lord Hill Regional Park. Step into a time machine at the
Blackman House Museum for a peek into what life was like at the turn of the century in the Pacific Northwest. It’s a perfect tour for architect buffs.
Schools
Snohomish’s public school district, Snohomish School District, has several highly rated schools and educational facilities of note, including:
- Bothell High School, Public, 10-12
- Glacier Peak High School, Public, 9-12
- Gateway Middle School, Public, 6-8
- Cedar Wood Elementary School, Public, PK-5
- Forest View Elementary School, Public, K-5
