Snohomish River Valley
Everett, Mukilteo, Snohomish, Monroe
The Cascade Loop begins at sea level in the bustling port city of Everett. Everett is just 28 miles north of Seattle via Interstate 5.
Everett is home to the Boeing Airplane Assembly plant, several microbreweries, waterfront restaurants, museums, galleries and cultural amenities expected of a large metropolitan area but without the high prices. Hotels in Everett are on average 40% less than Seattle! Visit the waterfront and shop, dine or stroll the marina boardwalk while enjoying the magnificent views of the Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains. Learn more about Everett area parks & birding or Everett visitors' information.
Be sure to schedule some time in Washington State’s "antique capital", Snohomish. It is listed on both the state and national registers of historic places. Over 300 antique dealers, restaurants and shops are concentrated in a four-block section of the historic downtown. You can view several of the grand old Victorian homes from the city’s lumber and steamboat era with a free self-guiding map or use your SmartPhone to tour the historic downtown with the free Snohomish County cyber tour. Accessible online, this tour includes 18-tour stops in the “Antique Capital of the Northwest” with historic buildings dating back to the 1850s. Visit www.snohomish.org download one or more cyber tours.
Just 10 miles east of Snohomish, you will discover the scenic and pastoral community of Monroe. Located near the junction of the Snoqualmie and Skykomish Rivers, Monroe provides unlimited opportunities such as swimming, rafting, fishing, and other water sports.
Monroe annually hosts one of Washington's largest fairs, the Evergreen State Fair. This eleven day event runs in late August through Labor Day, where the competition for awards is serious, but the rides and entertainment are strictly for fun. From auto racing thrills to spectacular equestrian shows...there's always some fun going on at the Evergreen State Fairgrounds -. 24 Hour Events Line: 425-388-3200. The fairgrounds are also home to the Evergreen Speedway which features nationally recognized events and local racing.
Bicycle enthusiasts and sightseers in general will appreciate Monroe's agricultural roots and the miles of country roads that wind through lush and scenic farmlands. For a taste of the country life, try a U-pick farm for the freshest possible strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, or other summer treats. If you prefer convenience, enjoy fresh-picked fruits and vegetables at one of the roadside stands.
