A Weekend in Everett, Washington
Welcome to Everett - Day 1
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.
Where to Stay
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.
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.
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.
For an evening bar with chill vibes head to Tony V's Garage. They have a few pool tables and often will have live music.
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.
Day 2
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Special Events & Side Trips
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.
For the most up to date info on weekly happenings and special events, check out the official Everett Tourism Website for all the details.
A Weekend in Everett, Washington
Welcome to Everett - Day 1
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.
Where to Stay
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.
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.
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.
For an evening bar with chill vibes head to Tony V's Garage. They have a few pool tables and often will have live music.
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.
Day 2
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Special Events & Side Trips
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.
For the most up to date info on weekly happenings and special events, check out the official Everett Tourism Website for all the details.