Why Stanwood
Small town charm and the easy island.
Located where the Stillaguamish River meets the Salish Sea, Stanwood offers some of the most spectacular scenery in the PNW, and a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere.
Stanwood is home to farmers and glass blowers, artist's and visionary's, lush forests, pristine beaches, the spring feeding grounds for grey whales, and a community-driven entrepreneurial spirit. It is also the gateway to beautiful Camano Island.
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“Stanwood is the town center serving a diverse rural and urban population. Geographically separated from the other urban areas of Snohomish County, this area is rich in both scenic beauty and natural resources, and cultural influences have blended to form a community that is truly unique.”
-Economic Alliance Snohomish County
Stanwood At A Glance
Information below curtesy of Economic Alliance Snohomish County.
What Will You Discover In Stanwood?
Endless adventure awaits. There are miles of coastline waiting to be explored, forested trails to hike, whales and birds to spot, shops to browse, flavors to savor, art galleries and cozy coffee shops to tuck into after a day of beachcombing.
Soak in the sunsets and sweeping mountain views, or soak up the local culture, you choose!
City of Stanwood
10220 270th St NW, Stanwood, WA 98292
phone: (360) 629-2181
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Camano Island Chamber of Commerce
370 NE Camano Dr. STE 5 PMB 344 Camano Island, WA 98282
email: chamber@camanoisland.org
phone: (360) 629-7136
📷: Camano Island Chamber of Commerce
Convenience & Sophistication
Seattle Paine Field International Airport (PAE)
The design-forward terminal brings visitors direct to Snohomish County with daily commercial flights from many major markets in the western United States.
Seattle Paine Field International Airport (PAE) offers visitors a relaxed and refined alternative when flying into the greater Seattle area, and convenient, easy access to the region (not to mention stunning views of the snowy Olympic Mountains).
"The beauty of Paine Field isn’t only in its natural surroundings; it’s also in the design, flow, fit, and finish of the details. These details are reflective of the sophistication of Snohomish County." -Brett Smith, CEO Propeller Airports
Visit flypainefield.com for more information.
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Amtrak Cascades
Amtrak Cascades passenger trains connect cities along the I-5 corridor with daily round trips between Seattle, WA, Portland and Eugene, OR, and Vancouver, BC, Canada.
The Stanwood Station, located in downtown Stanwood, is within easy walking distance to many shops and restaurants and a convenient rideshare away from lodging options. This station is unmanned and tickets need to be purchased in advance.
Visit amtrakcascades.com for more information.
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INNOVATION & EXPLORATION
Welcome to Seattle NorthCountry, a place where aviation innovators, tech geniuses, original thinkers, and lovers of the outdoors not only commingle, but are often times the same person.
Just 15 miles north of Seattle, Seattle NorthCountry stretches from the peaks of the Cascade Mountains to the shores of the Salish Sea. In between, you’ll find the perfect combination of infrastructure, sophistication, adventure, and recreation that today’s work-life balance seekers desire. It’s the ideal place to mix business with pleasure, with the added convenience of the Port of Everett, commercial air service at Paine Field Passenger Terminal, and Interstate 5 bisecting the region.
Whether you’re looking to grow, expand, or relocate an existing business, incubate or accelerate a startup, or simply work remotely in an environment that is as conducive to innovation as it is exploration, you’ll find it all in Seattle NorthCountry.
Discover Seattle NorthCountry
There's a little bit of everything within the four visitor regions of Snohomish County, WA. Seattle NorthCountry is uniquely situated between the water and the mountains in the heart of aviation country. As such, you can easily access the many cultures — the nautical, artistic, outdoors, and farming communities — that make up the essence of Pacific Northwest. Use the clickable interactive map below to find more information and content about each of our regions.
Skykomish & Snohomish River Valleys
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Salish Sea Coastal Communities
The inland sea is most of who we are. It’s the source of food and weather, transportation and inspiration. The saltwater offers a sparkling view, a respite, and a place to play…
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Urban Basecamp
Urban Basecamp is the diverse, metropolitan heart of Seattle NorthCountry. Artists can afford to live in these old brick and timber mill cities; makers are tucked away in urban spaces, painting, jamming…
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Stillaguamish & Sauk River Valleys
Rooted in folkways - where older traditions meet modern iterations of Pacific Northwest culture - the small working towns of this valley still resonate with stories of indgenous peoples, lumberjack and mining…