A mini guide to a quick weekend away in Everett, WA. A quaint little port community located along the Puget Sound that has tons to offer. Check out our mini guide to help launch your next adventure. There are activities to enjoy in all seasons, no matter the weather in the Pacific Northwest.
Welcome to Everett, Washington, located just about an hour north of Seattle, WA. My coworkers and I got to spend a few days here before our work week and had a great experience. We always try to make the most of our work trips by exploring the local area.Â
Nice and clean hotel with on-site bar. No breakfast is included in your stay but staff is kind and helpful. Located near the heart of downtown making it easy to walk to many destinations in this guide. They offer on-site parking in a garage below the hotel.
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For a delicious brunch bite, we went to Vintage Cafe next. I am a huge breakfast lover and their good range of choices was delightful. Highly recommend their eggs benedict and hash browns.
Home to some of the best breakfast food I've had in awhile, absolutely worth it to check out. They have a mix of breakfast, lunch and drinks right now.
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This quaint little town is the home of Funko Pop HQ and store. Inside you can wander around the hundreds of Pop options, featuring many iconic movie and tv show characters. To get a but more creative, you can even build your own Funko Pop to look however you'd like. We spent about 45 minutes enjoying everything the store has to offer, We also went home as the proud owners of a few more Funko Pops to add to our ever growing collection.
Home to the Funko Pop HQ, this fun store has tons to check out. From Disney favorites to marvel super heroes, this place has it all. Even better, you can build your own that looks just like you.
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Stop by Nadines Coffee House for an afternoon coffee or pastry treat. A quiet place to sit and work on your laptop or read a good book.Â
A local bar with chill vibes! Often host musical guests and has pool tables.
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For a nice evening in town, head over to 16Eleven. This place gets busy quickly, so we highly recommend making reservations to guarantee your spot. They serve a good mix of salads, steaks and seafood in addition to other small plates. Finish off your evening by heading down the block to The Colby Club for a nice cocktail or mocktail. My personal favorite drink is the honeybee.
An old starbucks transformed into a cocktail lounge with a speakeasy vibe. They offer small bites to eat and a good range of cocktail and mocktail options. This is a local family owned business and all staff members are super helpful and had great suggestions.
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Kick start your day with breakfast at one of the top recommended spots by locals. Totem Family Dining has tons of food options to choose from and the portion sizes are huge!
Located just across the street from Totem Family Diner, Milkhouse Coffee Co. is a great local spot to grab your morning coffee.
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Take a walk through downtown to some of the local shops. We stumbled upon Petrikor by accident and found they have some of the coolest home decor items, wide range of gardening supplies and provisions. Stock up on everything you need and more.
Adorable local shop with gardening items, home goods, Whalebone magazines, and zero waste items. The manager is super kind too and has good recommendations for items.
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For lunch go to Eight ball Cafe or Anthony's homeport. Depending on what you're in the mood for both are great options. For wood fired pizza and small sandwich bites, Eight Ball Cafe is the place to go. For seafood and being right on the water, Anthony's is the place to be.Â
Located at the pier near the waters edge, a great place to get a seafood bite to eat. Check out the docks after and you might even see a few seals.
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For families looking for fun things to do, the Imagine Children's Museum is the perfect place to spend a few hours and allow your kids to let their imagination go wild.
Head indoors for the perfect rainy day activity, suitable for participants of all ages (check their age minimum online) to have a fun way to get your body moving.Â
A smaller climbing gym located in the heart of Downtown Everett, WA that features a small workout area, bouldering section and a selection of top rope routes.
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Finish your evening by taking a walk along the shoreline and watch the sunset at Boxcar Park. After, head inside to the Muse Whiskey Bar & Coffee house. It is the perfect way to unwind for the evening.Â
Coffee and Cocktail Lounge located by the water side in Boxcar Park. Gorgeous interior space for a relaxing evening.
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Honorable Mentions - Great Additions to Check out
With only a few short days in Everett, we weren't able to make it to all of the places we originally wanted to. Here are our honorable mentions or other top recommendations to check out if you're in town or need a great alternative for anything mentioned above.
We would recommend this in the late spring, summer and early fall when the majority of the flowers are in bloom. An easy walk and great way to enjoy the outdoors without going on a full hike.
Home to the Silvertips hockey, concerts, Disney on ice and much more. There is almost always something happening in this venue to check out on the weekends.
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About an hour and a half drive northeast of town is North Casacades National Park. It is one of the Top 10 least visited parks in all of the U.S. and it happens to be one of the few that there is no fee required to enter the park. If you have a few days in the area, we highly recommend adding this side trip to your schedule. The views are absolutely worth it.Â
Please pack and plan accordingly to be out in nature. There are vault toilets at many trailheads and this is an area where wildlife is very common (bears, mountain goats, cougars, etc). We hiked the Blue Lake Trail and it was stunning.
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For the most up to date info on weekly happenings and special events, check out the official Everett Tourism Website for all the details.Â
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