Featured Neighborhoods: Arlington

Arlington is a picturesque city nestled in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains at the fork of the Stillaguamish River, the northernmost city in Snohomish County.  Many people choose to live in Arlington for a slower pace of life and to be able to enjoy things being a little more spread out, and having a sort of "country" feel. 

1. Adventure Cascades 

Adventure Cascades, based in Darrington, WA, is the only outfitter to call the Sauk river home.  At a little over 1 hour from Bellingham or Seattle, the Sauk is the undiscovered jewel of rafting in Washington.  They offer trips ranging from exciting class III whitewater to relaxing scenic float trips.  

2. Haller Park

If you're looking for a park that is bigger, cleaner, and newer, Haller Park is a scenic & fun riverside (Stillaguamish River) park with multiple river access points, very new playsets, a pedestrian bridge, a splash pad area to cool off in on those hot summer days, a large grassy area,  and ample parking.  The beach access includes spots that are shallow enough to be safe for all. 

3. Purple Robe Lavender Farm

Open from May 1 through August 21st, you can enjoy this therapeutic adventure at no cost.  In many cases, the lavender in products is artificial.  When you purchase products from Purple Robe, or any other lavender farm, the products carry the full effects of walking through a real lavender farm.

4. Angel Of The Winds Casino Resort

This 22,000 square feet casino, hosted by the Stillaguamish Tribe, 125 room hotel, features the latest and greatest slots, a variety of table games, live Keno, a High Limit Room, and a non-smoking gaming area!

5. Boulder River Wilderness

A fairly popular hike off Mountain Loop Highway, the 8.6 mile out-and-back hike only gains 700 ft of elevation gain, and is one of those trails just about anybody can handle without too much trouble. Stately sword fern, soft maidenhair fern, deer fern, moss, and twinflower line the path.  Enjoy the sounds of the rushing river that hugs the trail, and waterfalls pouring over the side of the cliff that overhangs the river on the other side of the trail. 

6. VoyagerVR

VoyagerVr is Snohomish County's first virtual reality arcade located in the Smokey Point Shopping Center.  Our VR space uses Room Scale VR technology that allows the user to interact in vibrant full dimension 3D virtual worlds.  Rates begin at $16 for 30 minutes. 

7. Arlington Fly-In / Airport

Whether you are an aspiring aviator or a proven professional, Arlington Flight Services offers a broad range of aviation-related services and products to help make your adventure in flight comfortable and enjoyable. Plane rentals start at $155, and rates for instructions are $65. Circle the date of Saturday, August 21st on your calendars, for SkyFest, where there will be fly-overs, aircraft static displays, helicopter tours, flight simulators, airplane planting, and kids 6-17 years get to enjoy free plane rides. 

8. Gleneagle Golf Course 

Carved out of the beautiful western Washington countryside, this beautiful target-style course features five sets of tees on each hole, providing players of all skill levels with an enjoyable challenge. Expect excellent conditions with beautiful greens, fairways, and tees. Rates start at $30 per game. 

9. Forest Fire Paintball 

30 acres of paintball and airsoft in the woods! Their course contains dense woods, trenches, sandbags, hills, bridges, swamps, foxholes, ferns, and more! They also pair this terrain with games like Capture the Flag, Domination, and Pilot Down. $45 includes entry, a rental gun, a standard mask, and 500 paintballs. Splat splat. 

10.  Lime Kiln 

Interested in a flat, easy enough hike for the whole family.  This 7-mile out-and-back trail gains only 625 feet of elevation and takes you through a very mossy forest and along a narrow river canyon through an ancient town that was built back in the 1890s, but due to washouts & landslides, became unsustainable to maintain.