Evergreen Arboretum & Gardens in Everett, WA
If you live north of Seattle and you’re looking for things to do without battling traffic all day on I-5, perhaps Everett has your answers. I know, I know, Everett isn’t exactly known as the hippest and most happening place in the Puget Sound area, but you really can find some wonderful places to visit within the city limits.
For instance, the 2.4 acre Evergreen Arboretum & Gardens is a pleasant place in which to wander. It’s tucked into the west side of Everett’s Legion Park. A lot of people don’t know about it, so don’t expect the crowds you get in many of Seattle’s parks and gardens.
Enjoy the views of Puget Sound as you wander through the various areas such as the Conifer Garden, the Dahlia Garden, the Japanese Maple Grove, the Woodland Garden, and the Urban Tree Walk (check the arboretum’s web site for pictures of these gardens and other sites in the park). While you’re there, you can swipe ideas for your home garden or just take a picnic and enjoy strolling through the natural surroundings.
The Evergreen Arboretum is open daily from dawn to 10 p.m. and admission is free.