Overview
Lynnwood is a suburban city of 39,000 people (2019) in the North Sound region of Washington State. As it as at the crossroads of I-5 and I-405, it is a bedroom community for Seattle, Everett and Bellevue, and has one of the largest concentrations of retailers in the region, anchored by the Alderwood Mall.
1 sights · 1 things to do · 4 places to stay
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Best things about Lynnwood
Lynnwood Heritage Park
Features an historical look at Lynnwood, back when the area was known as Alderwood Manor. Heritage Park allows guests to take a step back in time, and visit some of Alderwood Manor's original buildings.
Meadowdale Park
Beach access and some easy hiking trails through a lowland forest.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Sep. Summer highs reach about 78°F; winter lows dip to about 37°F. Wettest: Nov and Jan. (climate data from nearby Seattle)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- PAE Seattle Paine Field International Airport, Everett — 6 mi away. Directions
- BFI King County International Airport - Boeing Field, Seattle — 21 mi away. Directions
- SEA Seattle–Tacoma International Airport, Seattle — 26 mi away (major hub). Directions
Paine Field, with commercial flights to select destinations in the western U.S., is a few miles northwest of the city.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
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Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Lynnwood Heritage Park
- Afternoon Meadowdale Park
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
Lynnwood is home to one of the largest Korean communities in Washington. Lynnwood's stretch of WA 99 has some of the best Korean food in the region.
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Understand
Local information
Get in
By air
Paine Field, with commercial flights to select destinations in the western U.S., is a few miles northwest of the city.
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, the largest airport in the region, is about 1 hour south by car or light rail.
By car
Interstate 5 (I-5) runs through the city, connecting to Seattle to the south and Everett to the north.
The I-5 interchange with Interstate 405 (I-405) and State Route 525 (WA-525) is just north of city limits.
By light rail
Lynnwood is the north terminus of the Link light rail 1 and 2 Lines, at
Adult fares are a flat $3.00, regardless of distance; children 18 and under ride for free. A train runs every 8-15 minutes from 5:00 to midnight. All trains come from Shoreline, Northgate, University of Washington, Capitol Hill and Downtown to the south after splitting at International District/Chinatown:
- The 1 Line from Downtown Federal Way to the south, via Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Tukwila and South Seattle.
- The 2 Line from Downtown Redmond to the east, via Bellevue and Mercer Island.
By bus
Go Sound Transit
Has regional public transit routes in King County (hubs in Bellevue and Seattle), Snohomish County (hubs in Everett and Lynnwood), and Pierce County. Buses typically run every 30 minutes on weekdays, more frequently during rush hour.
- 512 Lynnwood to Everett Station via Ash Way P&R.
- 513 Lynnwood to Seaway Transit Center in Mukilteo. Weekday rush hours only.
- 535 Downtown Bellevue Transit Center to Lynnwood via Canyon Park, Totem Lake, Bothell and Ash Way. M-Sa only.
Get around
By bus
Go Community Transit
Operates local and regional public transit bus routes in Snohomish County. Buses typically run every 30-60 minutes on weekdays.
See
Do
- There are many small lakes in and around Lynnwood, for a relaxing paddle in the summer.
Buy
Lynnwood is more a giant mall than a city, and opportunities to shop are endless!
Eat
Lynnwood is home to one of the largest Korean communities in Washington. Lynnwood's stretch of WA 99 has some of the best Korean food in the region.
Sleep
Stay Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites South Everett/Lynnwood
Has 99 rooms that include 2-room suites, whirlpool tubs, and fireplace rooms. Special in-room amenities include Complimentary high speed and wireless internet, microwaves, refrigerators & DVD players in all the rooms. Hotel features include heated indoor swimming pool and whirlpool, complimentary breakfast buffet, fitness center, guest laundry, and complimentary morning newspaper.
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