Must See Sights and Landmarks in Snohomish Area

"Over 100,000 boats travel through the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks (also known as the Ballard Locks) and its canal every year!. Visitors can watch ships move between the Puget Sound Region and Lakes Union and Washington. Keep your eyes sharp to catch a glimpse of some marine life, like salmon swimming amongst the wooden boats in the summer!"

"From full-service hair styling to aromatherapy and deep tissue massage, this Ballard establishment can meet your every beauty care and health spa need. If planning a Seattle spa day, be sure to check out Habitude’s seven care package options. Habitute at the Locks is two blocks west of AMLI Mark24."

"Thanks to Army Corps of Engineers district chief Hiram Chittenden, boats have had an easy route from Lake Union and Lake Washington to the Puget Sound for nearly 100 years. The Ballard Locks carry more boat traffic than any other lock in the United States."

"The Fremont Troll is a huge art sculpture set (rather creepily) beneath the Aurora Bridge in Seattle's hip and trendy Fremont neighborhood. A sprawling and unique piece inspired by "Three Billy Goats Gruff," a Scandinavian tale, this strange-looking attraction has been the subject of many photographs. After some point-and-shoot beneath the bridge, stroll the nearby streets of Fremont to glimpse at its brimming coffee houses, vintage stores, antique shops, pubs and fashion boutiques."

"A giant concrete troll has been lurking under the north end of the Aurora bridge and snacking on children and cars since 1990."

"A curious collection of 15 communist busts and statues, mostly Lenins – including Kazakhstan's tallest Lenin! – stands in a small park behind Hotel Semey. Spot the three Kirovs and one Karl Marx lurking among the Lenins."

"When the cherry trees are in bloom, the campus of the University of Washington becomes a grove of brilliant blossoms bursting in pink and white. The rest of the time there are plenty of classic quads, plus repositories for the best in science and culture: the Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture and the Henry Art Gallery. Shop at one of the many bookstores near campus, like the comfy Third Place Books."

"Urban hiking at it’s finest - Discovery Park has so much to offer within Seattle propper. With several miles of trails, overlooks and beaches, we often spend our weekday evenings here to get a breath of fresh air. At the Western most tip of the park, there is a beautiful lighthouse which you can hike down to."

"Looking for a hearty breakfast in the middle of the afternoon?. Wayward Vegan Cafe is one of the local favorite vegan restaurants in Seattle as they serve veganized American diner food that includes appetizers, salads, sandwiches, breakfast served all day, and so much more. With the University of Washington a couple miles away, it has led the surrounding neighborhood restaurants to be both vegan-friendly and affordable."

"Wayward Vegan Café serves delicious American food in vegan style. They serve large portions and satiate the hunger thoroughly with their mouth-watering menu. Established in 2004, the café is known as one of the best homey food destinations in Seattle."

"And they mainly focus on womenswear but you can also find tons of great gift items here. So if you’re in Ballard be sure to stop by this sweet spot. And we recommend making a shopping appointment if you plan on spending a fair amount of time there."

"The owners are just the sweetest and their stuff is quality. It’s got a magical wonderland feeling, plus they carry really great ‘smalls,’ or easy giftable items."

"Urban hiking at it’s finest - Discovery Park has so much to offer within Seattle propper. With several miles of trails, overlooks and beaches, we often spend our weekday evenings here to get a breath of fresh air. At the Western most tip of the park, there is a beautiful lighthouse which you can hike down to."