Things to do in Edmonds
Bloedel Reserve
This 150-acre former private estate with a bird marsh, formal gardens, moss garden, reflection pool, Japanese garden and woodlands displays the influence of different cultures and styles on Northwest garden design. Self-guiding tours are available. Picnicking and pets are prohibited. Call (206) 842-7631 for more information.
7571 N.E. Dolphin Dr., Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
Edmonds Historical Museum
Edmonds Historical Museum, 118 N. 5th Ave., chronicles the settlement and growth of Edmonds and southern Snohomish County. Special exhibits include a working model of a shingle mill and a marine room displaying the city's maritime heritage. The museum occupies the former 1910 Carnegie Library/City Hall and offers changing regional history exhibits. Call (425) 774-0900 for more information.
118 N. 5th Ave., Edmonds, WA 98020
Kirkland Arts Center
Kirkland Arts Center is .2 mi. n. at 620 Market St. Housed in the Peter Kirk Building, built in 1891, the center's art gallery displays a variety of works by artists from across the country with a focus on Northwest art. Call (425) 822-7161 for more information.
620 Market St., Kirkland, WA 98033
Museum of Flight Restoration Center
This 23,000-square-foot working restoration facility features up to 15 historic planes at a time. Aircraft being restored include a de Havilland Comet—the first passenger jet—and the Chance Vought XF8U-1 Crusader prototype, which was the Navy's first supersonic jet fighter. Visitors also can see the completed 1933 Boeing 247D, the first modern passenger craft and the result of a 14-year restoration effort. Call (425) 745-5150 for more information.
2901 100th St. S.W., Everett, WA 98204
Space Needle
Reaching to a height of 605 feet, the Space Needle has been Seattle's signature structure since it was built as the centerpiece for the 1962 World's Fair. An observation deck at the 520-foot level provides panoramas of the city, Puget Sound and the Cascade and Olympic mountains. An orientation exhibit offers information on major points visible from the observation deck. Telescopes are available on the outside deck walkway. A restaurant atop the needle turns full circle every 47 minutes. Call (206) 905-2100 for more information.
219 4th Ave. N., Seattle, WA 98109