Things to do in Mukilteo
Foray into an urban hike like something out of a dream: step from pavement into a winding trail network that winds through a verdant gulch. Eat seafood fresh from the sea. Watch the sun set over the Salish Sea, illuminating islands and the Olympic Mountains and framing them in gold filigree. Mukilteo is a great place to do things. But (secret’s out) it’s also just a great place to be.
The Mukilteo Ferry Terminal is a modern building, filled with indigenous art, courtesy of the Tulalip Tribes. It’s the perfect launching pad for Pacific Northwest Exploration. Across Puget Sound from Mukilteo is Whidbey Island, which is the kind of place that you probably picture when you think of Washington State islands: imagine snowy mountain views on both sides, small family farms, and plenty of beach access. Mukilteo is the perfect place for a basecamp. Bicycle the islands or motor your way around the 440-mile Cascade Loop. Like our famous rain shadow effect, everything around here begins and ends at the water.
Waterfront Dining with a View of Whales
Seafood. Seafood with a view. Seafood with a waterfront view. Seafood with a waterfront view of whales, surfacing while your waiter gasps and everyone pulls out their phones to document the magical moment. Now we’re talking!
Does this happen in Mukilteo? Absolutely! You may find such a lucky moment while dining at Ivar’s -- an iconic Pacific Northwest restaurant. But there’s no shortage of good food and beverage options in Mukilteo. From IPAs and Cabernets to Diamond Knot Brewing, you’re in for a taste bud treat.
Maybe you’ve heard of a little company called Boeing? Yes, the largest manufacturer or airplanes is right here next to Mukilteo. If you’re an aviation enthusiast, then this is a must-visit place. Visit the Future of Flight Museum and geek out about the past and future of aviation and space travel, then hop a bus and tour the largest building in the world (by volume) as part of the Boeing Factory Tour. Let your imagine take flight in Mukilteo!