Everett's Best Bets for Entertaining Out-of-Towners
When friends and family come to visit, they don't just want to see you; they want to see how you live. Take them to your favorite restaurants and shops, and while you're at it, stop by some of the tourist spots you probably take for granted.
YOU KNOW YOU'LL END UP THERE
You've probably been to Funko many times whether or not you're a collector and you'll probably go whenever a new guest visits from now on. It's our new famous landmark, after all. Feeling Funko'd out? Let your guests shop while you wait with coffee at Karl's next door or something stiffer down the street at Tony V's Garage.
MAKE SOME FLIGHT PLANS
The world's largest building by volume is the Boeing Everett Plant, and the tour available from the Boeing Future of Flight Museum is fascinating even if you aren't an aviation enthusiast. Catch the exhibits and gift shops before continuing to the Museum of Flight Restoration Center and the Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum. Can't get enough? Take a docent-led tour at Mukilteo's Historic Flight Foundation, where members can take a ride in one of the historic planes.
Grab a locker on your way in, phones aren't allowed during the factory tour // Christopher Bragg
SEE GREAT ART, OR MAKE SOME
While Everett doesn't have an art museum, there are plenty of exhibits to see. Check out what's on at Schack Art Center and, with a little planning, take a class there. Visit our great dedicated galleries Black Lab and Zamarama, and find art for sale in local businesses like Port Gardner Bay Winery, Bean and Vine, and Soundbite Cider. Inspired to make your own art? JAG ArtWorks has the supplies.
BEST BETS FOR FOOD
You'll definitely need to eat after running around all day. For waterfront dining, check out classics like Emory's or Anthony's, or our newest option, Jetty Bar & Grille. Find incredible pan-Asian options at Terracotta Red and pan-Latin ones at Sol Food. For a formal option, try steak or seafood at Abbott's. Need something family-friendly? Hit Bob's Burgers and Brew, Giorgio's Pizza and Spaghetti House, or Shawn O'Donnell's.
A chic restaurant in a historic building // Christopher Bragg
Looking for more ideas? Whatever time of year your guests arrive, be sure to check the Live in Everett Events Calendar to see what's going on around town. Have a favorite place to take people? Let us know in the comments.
Christopher Bragg works from home in Everett and loves walking, swimming, and cats. You can find him all over town, but only if you keep weird hours and avoid crowds like he does.