Why Lynnwood
Lynnwood is the vibrant, metropolitan hub of the region, offering world-class shopping, inspired international cuisine, and affordable accommodations.
Conveniently located just 16 miles north of Seattle, and minutes from both Paine Field and Sea-Tac airports, Lynnwood offers easy access to many of the area's most popular amenities and attractions and is the perfect basecamp to explore the Pacific Northwest.
Lynnwood is home to the premier shopping destination Alderwood, chefs, visionary’s, outdoor enthusiasts, and the Lynnwood Event Center- a community-driven, inclusive space to experience authentic and innovative arts, culture and entertainment events.
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As Lynnwood’s new “City Center” development takes shape, the area is being reimagined as a vibrant, new downtown environment that mixes livability, and walkability within striking distance of a Link Light Rail station (coming in 2024).
"Lynnwood is a Regional Growth Center designated to accommodate projected employment and residential development in Snohomish County and has a rich history of steady growth and strong entrepreneurial spirit."
-Economic Alliance Snohomish County
LYNNWOOD AT A GLANCE
Information below curtesy of Economic Alliance Snohomish County.
THE BEST OF THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST AT YOUR FINGERTIPS
From the mountains to the sea to rich urban experiences, Lynnwood is the perfect basecamp to explore the PNW. There are exciting international flavors to savor, shops to browse, coastlines to be explored, peaks to climb, planes to marvel at, craft beer tours to take, art galleries to be inspired by.
When you start in Lynnwood, the possibilities are endless.
Lynnwood Chamber of Commerce
3815 196th St SW Suite 136, Lynnwood, WA 98036
email: info@lynnwoodchamber.org
phone: 425-563-7505
VIBRANT COMMUNITY CONNECTION
CITY CENTER
The future downtown of Lynnwood will be “City Center”- a place to work, live, and play.
As Lynnwood’s new “City Center” development takes shape, the area is being reimagined as a vibrant, new downtown environment that mixes livability, and walkability within striking distance of a Link Light Rail station (coming in 2024).
Over the next five years, "City Center" will be developed into a commercial center and an appealing place to live, work, and play. It will boast the new light rail station, apartments, 700,000 square feet of retail and office space, and new urban parks.
Visit the City of Lynnwood's website for more information on this project.
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LINK LIGHT RAIL EXTENSION
Riders will enjoy fast, frequent and reliable service between Snohomish County and the University of Washington, downtown Seattle, Sea-Tac Airport, and more.
In 2024, Sound Transit will open its Link Light Rail extension in Lynnwood. For the first time, light rail will connect Snohomish County to Northgate, UW, downtown Seattle, South Seattle, and Sea-Tac Airport, and it is expected to take less than 30 minutes to travel from Lynnwood to downtown Seattle. The new Link Light Rail station is located in the future downtown of Lynnwood, “City Center”, and will be within easy walking distance to many hotels, restaurants, parks, and other attractions.
Visit Sound Transit's website for more information and the latest updates on this project.
INNOVATION & EXPLORATION
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Welcome to Seattle NorthCountry, a place where aviation innovators, tech geniuses, original thinkers, and lovers of the outdoors not only commingle, but are often times the same person.
Just 15 miles north of Seattle, Seattle NorthCountry stretches from the peaks of the Cascade Mountains to the shores of the Salish Sea. In between, you’ll find the perfect combination of infrastructure, sophistication, adventure, and recreation that today’s work-life balance seekers desire. It’s the ideal place to mix business with pleasure, with the added convenience of the Port of Everett, commercial air service at Seattle Paine Field Passenger Terminal, and Interstate 5 bisecting the region.
Whether you’re looking to grow, expand, or relocate an existing business, incubate or accelerate a startup, or simply work remotely in an environment that is as conducive to innovation as it is exploration, you’ll find it all in Seattle NorthCountry.
DISCOVER SEATTLE NORTHCOUNTRY
There's a little bit of everything within the four visitor regions of Snohomish County, WA. Seattle NorthCountry is uniquely situated between the water and the mountains in the heart of aviation country. As such, you can easily access the many cultures — the nautical, artistic, outdoors, and farming communities — that make up the essence of Pacific Northwest. Use the clickable interactive map below to find more information and content about each of our regions.
Skykomish & Snohomish River Valleys
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Salish Sea Coastal Communities
The inland sea is most of who we are. It’s the source of food and weather, transportation and inspiration. The saltwater offers a sparkling view, a respite, and a place to play…
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Urban Basecamp
Urban Basecamp is the diverse, metropolitan heart of Seattle NorthCountry. Artists can afford to live in these old brick and timber mill cities; makers are tucked away in urban spaces, painting, jamming…
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Stillaguamish & Sauk River Valleys
Rooted in folkways - where older traditions meet modern iterations of Pacific Northwest culture - the small working towns of this valley still resonate with stories of indgenous peoples, lumberjack and mining…