15 minutes north of Seattle on the I-5, Everett offers a variety of galleries, specialty shops, restaurants and accommodation facilities.

Of special interest to visitors is Mosquito Fleet - the official orca whale watch company of the Seattle Aquarium.
Travelling from Everett to Friday Harbour in the San Juan Islands during the summer months, whales are sighted on more than 90% of the Mosquito Fleet trips. All vessels are U.S. Coast Guard certified and have comfortable inside and outside seating.