Northern Snohomish County

Driving north from Everett [1] on I-5, visitors will encounter a mixture of suburbs, outlet malls, sprawling developments and some slower-paced rural enclaves that point to the logging and agricultural roots of Snohomish County. While towns such as Marysville, Arlington, and Lake Stevens are hardly tourism magnets, Snohomish County [2] does have a few noteworthy destinations and plenty of pretty country roads ready for a leisurely drive.

Coastal Camano Island [3] has a pair of stunning state parks and cabins galore for a relaxing getaway without actually having to get away. Tulalip Casino on the outskirts of Marysville is one of the finest gambling resorts in the state. And southwest of Everett [1] off Highway 2, the charming antique village of Snohomish provides a prime opportunity for window shopping and daydreaming about the good old days.

Getting to Snohomish County

Community Transit (360/778-2185 or 800/562-1375, www.commtrans.org [4]) has daily bus service throughout Snohomish County and on to Seattle [5].

Airporter Shuttle (360/380-8800 or 800/235-5247, www.airporter.com [6]) offers direct service between Sea-Tac Airport and Snohomish County’s major towns.

Island Transit (360/387-7433 or 800/240-8747, www.islandtransit.org [7]) is a free bus system that offers weekday service around Camano Island [3].