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Snohomish Washington Tourism |
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Snohomish was founded in 1859. Founder E.C. Ferguson was looking to settle and prosper by providing a ferry crossing of the Snohomish River for a Military Road planned to connect Fort Steilacoom and Fort Bellingham.The road was never completed, however, the City of Snohomish became a busy logging, milling and farming community. Snohomish was the original county seat until it was moved to Everett in 1897. Today you can find authentic Victorian era architecture represented in the nationally registered commercial and residential historic districts. Walking tour maps are available for both districts. From the River Trail just below First Street in downtown Snohomish, you can view one of the few remaining family owned lumber mills in the State of Washington. Look east up the River to see the River Trestle built in the late 1800’s. Look up and just overhead you may see beautiful hot air balloons or several parachutes riding the wind above to the busy little airfield just across the river. Snohomish has become known as the Antique Capital of the Northwest. Malls and antique shops offer antiques and collectibles from 450 dealers. The historic downtown business district provides a fascinating shopping experience with home and garden décor shopping equally as popular. The Arts of Snohomish Gallery showcases local artists. Dining opportunities abound for long luxurious afternoon tea, sumptuous seafood, delectable homemade pie, and almost any cuisine in between. |
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