-Play disc golf at the Lake Stevens Disc Golf Course (12806 20th NE Lake Stevens, WA 98258)

-Go for a hike at Lime Kiln Trail in Granite Falls. For a more challenging hike, check out Lake 22 (it's worth it, we promise!)

-Stroll or roll along the 30-mile paved Centennial Trail via foot, bike, board, or skates! There are many different trailheads to start at, with one located in downtown Snohomish.

-Looking to get rowdy? Head to Duthie Hill mountain bike park. One of Max's favorite spots to ride, great for all skill levels in an immersive environment. (Gear required, ask Max about rentals) (26100-26156 SE Issaquah-Fall City Rd, Issaquah, WA 98029)

-Spend an afternoon in the park at the lovely Flowing Lake County Park. Day pass is $10. You can also camp here! (17900 48th St SE, Snohomish, WA 98290)

-Our favorite "tourist stop" we love to share with visitors is definitely the Deception Pass bridge, located about an hour north of Lake Stevens. You can park along the bridge and hike below it, or just enjoy the stunning view of the pass from atop. (There's also an ice cream stand just before you get to the bridge that you should DEFINITELY stop at!)

-Enjoy the outdoor driving range and minigolf course at Snohomish Valley Golf Center. (8511 Marsh Rd, Snohomish, WA 98296)

-For a scenic day trip, we recommend driving up and over Stevens Pass (Highway 2). You can stop at Wenatchee State Park and paddle on the lake (where we got engaged!), hike, and afterwards enjoy brats & brews in the beautiful Bavarian village of Leavenworth. (Located about 2 hours from Lake Stevens).

-If you've got an extra day or two to spare, Olympic National Park is another gem of the PNW that we adore. The teal blue water of Lake Crescent will blow your mind - jump in!!! Hike around the gorgeous Sol Duc Falls (and if it's not too hot check out the hotsprings!). Marvel at the lush moss in the Hoh Rainforest. Greet the Pacific Ocean and climb over tons of beached trees at Rialto Beach.

-Biscuit and Bean (1811 Main St, Lake Stevens, WA 98258) We're obsessed with their fresh homemade biscuits & spreads

-Crystal Creek Cafe (22620 Bothell Everett Hwy, Bothell, WA 98021)

-Cathouse Pizza (1120 1st St, Snohomish, WA 98290) (sorry NYers, it's the best we've got lol)

- Thai Naan (1020 1st St STE 106, Snohomish, WA 98290)

-Rice Up Thai (303 91st Ave NE C-302, Lake Stevens, WA 98258)

-Heidi's Sandwich Board (1206 1st St, Snohomish, WA 98290)

-La Sabrosa Taqueria (food truck) (19536-19598 Bothell Everett Hwy, Bothell, WA 98012)

-Conto's Pizza & Pasta (521 WA-9, Lake Stevens, WA 98258)

-The Bine Beer & Food (10127 Main St ste a, Bothell, WA 98011)

-Scuttlebutt Brewery & Pub ( 1205 Craftsman Way #101, Everett, WA 98201)

-Lake Stevens Brewing Company (2010 Grade Rd, Lake Stevens, WA 98258)

-Umami (Japanese/poke) (902 N Broadway, Everett, WA 98201)

-Stroll through the beautiful Chihuly Garden and Glass Museum (305 Harrison St, Seattle, WA 98109)

-Marvel at the iconic Space Needle, which you can purchase a ticket to ride up in! (400 Broad St, Seattle, WA 98109)

-See Seattle and the Puget Sound from the peak of the Seattle Great Wheel (1301 Alaskan Way, Seattle, WA 98101)

-Peruse through Pike Place Market - lots of local shops and artisans to support, see huge fish get tossed, eat Beecher's cheese, stick a piece of gum to the great gum wall (touch at your own risk!). (Parking garages suggested by google:

1531 Western Ave, Seattle, WA 98101

1901 Western Ave, Seattle, WA 98101

1530 Alaskan Way, Seattle, WA 98101)

-The Starbucks Reserve Roastery is pretty neat ( 1124 Pike St, Seattle, WA 98101), although there are TONS of other local coffee shops to explore in Seattle!

-Visit the Museum of Pop Culture (325 5th Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109)

-Catch a Mariner's game at T-Mobile Park (1250 1st Ave S, Seattle, WA 98134)

-Walk around Seward Park and forget for a moment that you're in the middle of a major city! On a clear day you'll get an amazing view of Mt Tahoma (Rainier)! (5900 Lake Washington Blvd S, Seattle, WA 98118)