Monroe was founded in the 1880’s when the Great Northern Railroad crossed the Cascade Mountains and came down the Skykomish River Valley. The city had originally been located one mile east and the merchants moved to be close to the railroad station and the source of freight and customers. The City incorporated in 1902.

Today Monroe is really the hub of eastern Snohomish County and the City and surrounding areas are experiencing accelerated growth.

Recommended Attractions

Antiques
See listed antiques below
Gift Shops
See listed gift shops below
Attractions

Museums
Monroe Historical Society 207 East Main Street PO Box1044 Monroe, WA 98272 http://www.monroehistoricalsociety.org/ They have a museum located in the old City Hall Building. It has a wide range of historical artifacts.
Parks & Gardens
Traveler’s Park 501 E Main Street Monroe, WA 98272 Located at the intersection of US-2 and Main Street this park is made to give travelers a place to take a break. There is parking and a picnic area among the trees.	Skykomish River Park 818 Village Way Monroe, WA 98272 This 32 acre park has picnic areas, restrooms, a children’s play area, a mile long perimeter trail, and athletic fields.
Lewis Street Park 561 South Lewis Street Monroe, WA 98272 Located at the south entrance to the City on Lewis Street just north of the Lewis Street Bridge. The park has a pedestrian bridge over the river to Al Borlin Park with its network of trails. You will find a childrens play area, covered picnic areas, and a stand of 100 year old cedar trees.
Visitor Information
City of Monroe 806 W. Main Street Monroe, WA 98272 360-794-7400 http://www.ci.monroe.wa.us/index.php	Monroe Chamber of Commerce 111 W. Main Street Monroe, WA 98272 360-794-5488 http://www.chamber-monroe.org/
Evergreen State Fair 14405 179^th Avenue SE Monroe, WA 98272 360-805-6700 http://www.evergreenfair.org/

Listed Attractions

We have not necessarily visited or recommend listed establishments.

Antiques

Antiques & Co – 360-794-2004

117 E Main St, Monroe, WA 98272

Cobweb Antiques – 360-794-4256

21928 Yeager Rd, Monroe, WA 98272

M&M Antiques & Collectibles – 360-794-7660

119 W Main St, Monroe, WA 98272

Art Galleries

Art Merchant International – 360-794-7844 - http://www.art-merchant-intl.com/

17161 Beaton Road SE, Monroe, WA 98272

Gift Shops/ Specialty Shops

Kusler’s – 360-568-7787 - http://www.kuslers.com/

700 Ave D, Snohomish, WA 98272

Wild Birds Unlimited – 360-863-9173 - http://www.wbu.com/

19915 SR 2, Monroe, WA 98272

Golf

Museums

Parks/Gardens

Quilting/Needlecrafts

Scrapbooking/Crafts

Ben Franklin Craft & Frame Shop – 360-794-6745 - http://www.bfranklincrafts.com/

19505 SR 2, Monroe, WA 98272

Theatres/Performing Arts

Galaxy 12 – 360-863-0909 - http://www.galaxytheatres.com/

1 Galaxy Way, Monroe, WA 98272

Tours/Charters

Wine/Spirits

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