Snohomish is the place folks come when looking for antiques - it is called Antique Capital of the Northwest. Scenic Snohomish River passes through town, with the popular Snohomish Centennial Trail running along it for a while. The town is surrounded by many wineries and fertile farms growing berries, corn, pumpkins in season and more, providing great family outing, berry-picking, corn maze exploring and other activities.
Historic Downtown
Snohomish is a charming small town in Washington State, considered one of the most beautiful in the Northwest and often referred to as the "Antique Capital of the Northwest." The heart of the town, Snohomish Historic District, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Many houses have a plaques with the year they were built and the name of the original residents. Some are left intact and some are beautifully renovated and are now homes to B&Bs, cozy eateries, antique shops and trendy bars.
There is also a fun bikers’ bar, a coffee roaster, wine tasting bars, a distillery and much more. There are festivals year around, a vintage cars parade, a hot air balloon festival, riverside candlelight walk, a wine tasting walk, a sidewalk sale and much more. The tours of the historic district are fascinating trip into the history of the town and the region. One of the historic houses, the Blackman House, is now a museum. Map
Snohomish Centennial Trail
Snohomish Centennial Trail is a 30-mile long paved multi-use trail that starts on First Street near downtown Snohomish and goes north to Skagit County. The trail passes through historic downtown of Snohomish and Arlington, showcasing the history of the once thriving river and railroad settlements.
Many stores and homes are beautifully restored. Illustrated displays all along the trail are telling the story of the area’s heritage. Leaving downtown Snohomish, the trail follows the route of the historic Seattle, Lake Shore & Eastern Railway. From Snohomish, the trail runs 30.5 miles to the Skagit County border. The Snohomish County Centennial Trail mostly runs past pastures and farms and through shady lush forests. It crosses creeks and rivers coming from the Cascade Mountains, visible in the east.
Snohomish Centennial Trail, Snohomish, WA
Swans Trail Farms
Located along the beautiful Snohomish River in Snohomish, not far from Seattle, Swans Trail Farms is a popular destination for outdoor family fun. The star of the show is the Washington State Corn Maze — a 12-acre map cut out in a huge corn field, complete with over 200 actual roads and 300 towns and landmarks.
In May, students coming on school tours take part in pumpkin planting and have fun petting baby animals. There are also live duck races, Farmer Ben's Famous Four Little Pigs Show, wagon rides, a golf course, a picnic area, wagon rides and, of course, apple-picking. Visitors can pick their own delicious Honeycrisp and Jonagold apples. The farm is a popular destination for weddings, birthday parties and other celebrations.
The Farm at Swans Trail, 7301 Rivershore Rd, Snohomish, WA 98290, Phone: 425-334-4124
Lord Hill Regional Park
Lord Hill Regional Park is a 1,463-acre park located near Snohomish, Washington, along the 800-fot tall ridge that runs by the Snohomish River. The park has six miles of wilderness trails for hikers, horseback riders and mountain bikers. The park includes a lush wilderness forest, small ponds and thriving wetlands.
Bob's Corn and Pumpkin Farm
Folks in the Snohomish, Washington area go to Bob's Corn and Pumpkin Farm when they want to stock up on some delicious, locally grown corn, but Bob’s farm also grows lots of other vegetables and fruit, including pumpkins and squash. He also collects honey from his bees. Customers are encouraged to bring their own jar and bottle their own honey. There is more at Bob’s farm than fresh veggies.
There is the 10-Acre Corn Maze cut out of eight-foot tall corn field. There is also an apple cannon guests can fire. They can book a private bonfire, hop on a hay ride, pick pumpkins and enjoy spending time in the crisp fall air. The farm is a popular destination for school tours, birthday parties, family picnics and parties around the huge bonfire.
Bob's Corn and Pumpkin Farm, 10917 Elliott Rd, Snohomish, WA 98296, Phone: 360-668-2506
Mountainview Blueberry Farm
Mountainview Blueberry Farm is a blueberry farm in the scenic Snohomish Valley. The farm is snuggled high against a hillside, overlooking surrounding farms, with the magnificent background of the Cascade Mountain Range. The farm has nine acres of delicious blueberries in several varieties the visitors are allowed to pick themselves.
Different blueberries are picked at different times and at different weather conditions, so check their website to find out when is the best time to go Many of the blueberry varieties grown on the farm are old heritage varieties and are not easily found anymore. Different varieties have different flavors and vary in size.
Mountainview Blueberry Farm, 7617 E Lowell Larimer Rd, Snohomish, WA 98296, Phone: 360-668-3391
Stocker Farms
Stocker Farms has been farmed by Stocker family in Snohomish for four generations. They grow and sell local produce, berries and Eastern Washington tree fruits. Their Country Market opens in June when local strawberries are ripe.
The Market also sells local honey and a great selection of preserves and canned goodies. In October, they open across the road the Family Adventure Farm at the Red Barn. At Christmas time they invite their customers to come and cut a Christmas tree. Stocker Farms Haunted Attractions offers scary and not so scary themed night time activities deep into their cornfield. Their large Red Barn is a popular destination for weddings, birthday parties and other celebrations.
Stocker Farms, 8705 Marsh Road, Snohomish, 98296 WA, Phone: 360-568-7391
Alpacas from Mars
Alpacas from Mars is an alpaca ranch established in 2000 in Snohomish, Washington. The farm is raising huacaya alpacas for their fine, luxurious fleece. All alpacas are sheared once a year. The fleece is processed into batts, rovings, yarn and felt products. Visitors are invited to meet the alpacas, learn about the farm’s eco-friendly practices and watch how the fleece is processed.
There is a range of hands-on activities offered to the visitors. The farm raises its own breeding stock of alpacas with consistently fine fleece. They come in all natural colors and are all registered with the Alpaca Owners Association via DNA testing. Finished products and raw fleece are sold at the farm store. The store also sells natural garden products.
Alpacas from Mars, 424 153rd Dr SE, Snohomish, WA 98290, Phone: 425-870-9403
Maltby Cafe
The Maltby Cafe is the place where Snohomish folks go for all-day spectacular breakfast, or when they crave traditional home-made cooking. Cozy, rustic and spacious eatery is located in the Maltby neighborhood of Snohomish and occupies an old gymnasium that was built in 1937 for the adjacent 1907 school.
The portions are huge, the menu is enormous and everything is made fresh, from the best possible ingredients. If their vast breakfast menu is not enough for you, try their ½ pound chopped Angus beef burger with pickles, tomato, onion and lettuce, served on their special Maltby bun, with French fries cut daily. Leave some space for their famous cinnamon roll with walnuts.
Maltby Cafe, 8809 Maltby Rd, Snohomish, WA 98296, Phone: 425-483-3123
Trails End Taphouse
Trails End Taphouse & Restaurant started its life in March 2011 as Snohomish Beer & Wine, a small shop supplying the wedding industry with beer and wine and providing craft beer to the Snohomish locals. Now featuring 28 taps and more than 100 kinds of bottled beer from all over the world, it is a lively, popular watering hole and tavern with a full menu focusing on freshly made comfort food made in house using fresh ingredients.
The space is large and rustic, with a lot of recycled wood, unpretentious and comfortable. There is a lovely porch outside. The place is almost always packed, so sit at the bar while waiting for the table and sample the beers or make your own wine flight – choose any wine from the wine list. The menu has something for everyone, but start the meal with their famous Loaded Chips - homemade Yukon Gold potato chips smothered in cheddar cheese, chives and bacon, with ranch dressing on the side
Trails End Taphouse, 511 Maple Ave, Snohomish, WA 98290, Phone: 360-568-7233
Collector's Choice Restaurant and Lounge
There are many reasons why is Collector's Choice Restaurant and Lounge in Snohomish so popular. With two fireplaces, wood-grained floors, exposed brick walls and the historic photographs on the walls, the atmosphere is very inviting and cozy, equally perfect for business lunches, family dinners or a romantic dinner for two.
The menu is large and has traditional American comfort food for all three meals: fresh eggs, sweet butter, thick Hormel bacon slices, country sausage, smoked ham and delicious buttermilk pancakes for breakfast, clam chowder, fresh wild seafood, pastas and salads for lunch and Angus beef, Dungeness Crab small plates and other house-made treats for dinner. There is a full service bar and regular live entertainment in the lounge.
Collector's Choice Restaurant and Lounge, 215 Cypress Ave, Snohomish, WA 98290, Phone: 360-568-1277
Cabbage Patch Restaurant
The Cabbage Patch Restaurant is located in the beautifully renovated 1905 home in the heart of the Snohomish Historic Downtown. Charming décor includes antique furniture, beautiful stained glass, gleaming mirrors, a lovely fireplace and original paintings on the wall created by the local artist Jim Davis. Chef Thom Clay offers large diverse menu of American traditional dishes prepared with only the highest quality seasonal ingredients. To get the best idea of the quality of food, go for one of the house specials such as Yankee pot roast or Sondy’s Meatloaf. Cozy, lovely Fireside Lounge offers great cocktails and half-price appetizers during happy hour. For special occasions, ask about the Garden Room or the Library Lounge. Do non’t leave without trying their legendary Millionaire Pie.
Cabbage Patch Restaurant , 2925, 111 Ave A, Snohomish, WA 98290, Phone: 360-568-9091
Thomas Family Farm
Every weekend in October, the Thomas Family Farm offers families a fun day out in the country with a host of activities and attractions for every member of the family. Adults can enjoy watching big-screen games in the barn or out in the huge Beer and Wine Garden, while the kids enjoy all the fun outdoor activities. To begin with there is a huge corn maze (2.1 miles) and a massive pumpkin patch where you can choose the finest Halloween pumpkins. Other fun activities include riding the Super Slide, playing Kids Paintball or shooting the Apple Cannons. You can also try Pro Karts and the Cow Train. After dark the brave can try Zombie Paintball, Haunted Hayride and the Haunted House.
Thomas Family Farm, 9010 Marsh Road, Snohomish, WA 98296, 360-568-6945
DoodleBug Sportz Outdoor Paintball Park
Get ready to experience 15 acres of outdoor paintball fun when you visit DoodleBug Sportz Outdoor Paintball Park. The center welcomes players of all levels, including total beginners, to come and join in the fun. If you and your team are new to Paintballing you can join an Open Session, where the rules and regulations of the game will be explained and you will be briefed on how to use the equipment.
Everything you need for a fun game is available for on-site rental. Each game lasts between 5 and 15 minutes and then you can have a break before starting another session. Once you have played a few sessions you may want to buy your own gear and join a league.
DoodleBug Sportz Outdoor Paintball Park, 9600 115th Avenue SE, Snohomish, WA 98290, 425-257-9800
Randolf Cellars Winery
Established in 2015, Randolf Cellars Winery is a family owned and operated winery located right in the heart of Historic Downtown Snohomish. Using prime grapes from the Horse Heaven Hills and Red Mountain AVA’s, Randolf Cellars pride themselves on producing a small range of superior wines in the spacious cellar below their Tasting Room. Currently their wines include a 2020 un-oaked Chardonnay and four delicious fruity reds which have seen at least 12 months aging in French oak barrels. If you join their Wine Club you get to enjoy free tastings and many other specials. Try to stop by for one of their fun Thursday Trivia Nights.
Randolf Cellars Winery, 1007 1st Street, Snohomish, WA 98290, 360-243-3994
Arts of Snohomish
Offering an array of lovely art for all art enthusiasts, the Arts of Snohomish showcases the work of many talented local artists in a welcoming and unpretentious gallery. Located in the heart of Historic Downtown Snohomish, the gallery contributes to the ambiance, culture and fun to the Downtown.
Visiting the AoS gallery is a must; here you can feast your eyes on the very varied work of a dedicated band of regional artists; it is also the ideal place to buy a special gift to take home with you. Articles on display include paintings in various mediums, photographs, drawings, jewelry, greetings cards and unique gifts. The gallery hosts regular monthly art shows and several temporary exhibitions each year.
Arts of Snohomish, 1024 1st Street, Suite 104, Snohomish, WA 98290, 360-568-8648
Craven Farm
Craven Farm has been hosting a Fall Festival for nearly 40 years; for many locals, visiting the festival has become a long-anticipated annual family tradition. Craven Farm has one of the oldest pumpkin patches in the area, where children and their families come to choose the most perfect specimens for their Halloween pumpkin and for delicious pumpkin pie. In addition to the Pumpkin Patch, children can have hours of fun navigating the “Alice in Corn Land” Corn Maze, which covers 15 exciting acres. After that kids can take a Hay Ride through Minnionville to visit some of the farm animals.
13817 Shorts School Road, Snohomish, WA 98290, 360-568-2601
The Murder Mystery Company
If you would like to host one of the most exciting and talked-about dinners in your area you can enlist the help of The Murder Mystery Company. This unique party/event company is sure to thrill your guests and provide one of their most memorable nights out. All you need to do is provide the venue and the date and the Murder Mystery Company will devise the most exciting themed party. The perfectly curated shows are interactive and your guests will all be able to join in the fun – main characters will have costumes provided for them. The show takes around 2 hours and your caterer can serve up the dinner between acts.
The Murder Mystery Company, 9931 167th Ave SE, Snohomish, WA 98290, 888-643-2583
Snohomish Valley Golf Center
The Snohomish Valley Golf Center is a popular local family entertainment center which boasts an 18-hole championship mini-golf course, an ice skating rink and a restaurant. The facility is ideal for golfers who would like to improve their game – it offers a driving range, professional golf lessons and workshops, a practice green and a club-fitting service. In addition, you can use the high-tech Trackman device to learn just how far you can hit each of your clubs. When you need a break from the golf or the ice skating you can visit the Valley Grill to enjoy a delicious burger, sandwich, wrap, fish and chips or salad. There is also a special children’s menu.
Snohomish Valley Golf Center, 8511 Marsh Road, Snohomish, WA 98296, 360-568-2493
