Lying in the shadows of two mountain ranges, the Olympic Mountains in the west and the Cascade Mountains in the east, Lynnwood has a perfect location in the state of Washington, situated in the heart of the North Puget Sound. It is only 25 kilometres north of Seattle and offers a smaller, quieter alternative to the big cities, while still providing a range of downtown entertainment, stunning natural beauty and an abundance of cultural attractions. The city has a population of over 36,000, making it one of the smaller suburban towns in Snohomish County, acting as a popular commuter residence for workers in nearby, bigger cities.

Visitors can enjoy the extensive shopping opportunities of Lynnwood available at Alderwood, one of the largest malls in the area, which is home to unique boutiques and popular brands, perfect for all types of shoppers. There are various dining opportunities in Lynnwood, but one local favourite is the Pine Cone Café, which has been part of the community for decades and was once a popular destination for old members of the Seattle biker culture. There are many parks in Lynnwood for visitors to enjoy by walking, cycling or playing sports, and a number of nature trails to explore, in addition to acres of wetlands, a local golf course, and the nearby mountains to hike. The Heritage Park is the perfect mix of culture and nature, displaying historic buildings of the area in a wide, open and green space.

Visitors can find Lynwood just off Interstate 5, the main highway traversing Washington State, making it easily accessible from nearby Seattle and its international airport, SeaTac. Amtrak trains also travel to the area, stopping at the nearby Edmonds Station, and a commuter rail runs between here and nearby cities, in addition to long distance services, including those to Canada. Local buses connect Lynnwood to other Snohomish County cities, and a Metro Transit travels the surrounding King County.

The origins of Lynnwood began with the purchase of land by William Morrice in 1889, which soon became a logging town that expanded quickly with the construction of State Route 99 in 1927. The development of the city revolved around this highway, and the city name came from the construction of a building on this road, named after the developer’s wife, “Lynn”.