Eat & Drink
Foodie FavoriteChateau Ste. Michelle
$25–$50Taste Washington wines at a French-style chateau on landscaped grounds, with summer concerts in its outdoor amphitheater.
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SightseeingLocal Gem
Monroe
Monroe is a sightseeing stop in Monroe, WA, part of the Seattle guide. Cost: free.
125 S Lewis St · Monroe, WA
Why you should go…
Monroe is a city in Snohomish County, Washington, on the Skykomish River at the base of the Cascade foothills. The Monroe Chamber of Commerce runs a downtown visitor information center and publishes the Choose Monroe guide to local parks, events and businesses. The city's Parks and Recreation department maintains trails, ballfields and playgrounds throughout town.
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What's around here?
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Ballard Locks
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