# Lynnwood

Lynnwood is a city of 39,000 people (2019) in the Puget Sound region of Washington State. Lynnwood is a suburban bedroom community for Seattle, Everett and Bellevue. It has one of the largest concentrations of retailers in the region, anchored by the Alderwood Mall.

## Get in
### By air

Lynnwood is less than 1 hour north of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, and only a few miles south of Paine Field.

### By car

Interstate 5 runs through the city, and the interchange with Interstate 405 and WA 525 is just outside city limits.

### By light rail

* 47.81563-122.2947271 Lynnwood City Center station. The north terminus of the Link 1 Line, which goes south to Mountlake Terrace, Shoreline, Seattle and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. A train runs every 10-20 minutes. $3. (updated Oct 2024)

### By bus

* Sound Transit, toll-free: +1-888-889-6368. Has regional public transit routes in King County (hubs in Bellevue and Seattle), Snohomish County (hubs in Everett and Lynnwood), and Pierce County. Buses typically run every 30 minutes on weekdays, more frequently during rush hour. (updated Oct 2024)
** 512 Lynnwood to Everett Station via Ash Way P&R.
** 515 Mountlake Terrace Fwy Station and Downtown Seattle from Lynnwood. Towards Seattle weekday morning, into Lynnwood weekday afternoons/evenings.
** 513 Lynnwood to Seaway Transit Center in Mukilteo. Weekday rush hours only.
** 535 Downtown Bellevue Transit Center to Lynnwood via Canyon Park, Totem Lake, Bothell and Ash Way. M-Sa only.

## Get around
### By bus

* Community Transit, 20100 48th Ave West, ☏ +1 425 353-7433, toll-free: +1-800-562-1375. Operates local and regional public transit bus routes in Snohomish County. Buses typically run every 30-60 minutes on weekdays. $2.75. (updated Oct 2024)

## See

* 47.81806-122.276481 Lynnwood Heritage Park. Features an historical look at Lynnwood, back when the area was known as Alderwood Manor. Heritage Park allows guests to take a step back in time, and visit some of Alderwood Manor's original buildings.

## Do

* 47.857177-122.3169731 Meadowdale Park. Beach access and some easy hiking trails through a lowland forest.
* There are many small lakes in and around Lynnwood, for a relaxing paddle in the summer.

## Buy

Lynnwood is more a giant mall than a city, and opportunities to shop are endless!
* 47.831878-122.2698071 Alderwood Mall. The largest mall north of Seattle. (updated Oct 2024)

### Marijuana

* 47.869015-122.2786792 Green Lady Marijuana Lynnwood Dispensary, 14221 Lake Rd, ☏ +1 425 678-2662. M-Su 9AM-9PM. (updated Sep 2024)

## Eat

Lynnwood is home to one of the largest Korean communities in Washington. Lynnwood's stretch of WA 99 has some of the best Korean food in the region.

## Sleep

* Best Western Alderwood, 19332 36th Avenue W, ☏ +1 425 775-7600, toll-free: +1-800-205-6935, fax: +1 425 771-3087.
* Courtyard Seattle North/Lynnwood, 4220 Alderwood Mall Blvd, ☏ +1 425 670-0500, fax: +1 425 670-0555.
* Residence Inn Seattle North/Lynnwood Everett, 18200 Alderwood Mall Parkway, ☏ +1 425 771-1100, fax: +1 425 771-6602.
* Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites South Everett/Lynnwood, 131 128th Street SW, Everett, ☏ +1 425-609-4000. Check-in: 4PM, check-out: noon. Has 99 rooms that include 2-room suites, whirlpool tubs, and fireplace rooms. Special in-room amenities include Complimentary high speed and wireless internet, microwaves, refrigerators & DVD players in all the rooms. Hotel features include heated indoor swimming pool and whirlpool, complimentary breakfast buffet, fitness center, guest laundry, and complimentary morning newspaper.