Sweet little museum right in the heart of Bothell. We stumbled upon this little place while we…read morewere at the park. We saw a number of folks coming in and out of the of this old cabin and Schoolhouse and decided to check it out. It was a fun surprise for our 2 yr old and 3.5 yr old so see all the old tools and how folks lived as the area was being settled. The old Beckstrom cabin is quaint. You can't go inside - only look from the front door - but it's a very small place with many period piece antiques and tools used in the 1800's. We then ducked into the Hannan House. The docent was very friendly and was a wealth of knowledge. It was kitted out in some great antiques and décor items. Loved the children's room upstairs with all the toys. Had to keep a hand on our daughter as she wanted to cross over the ropes and play with the toys, which were pretty cool. Our favorite was the old Schoolhouse. The docents was very sweet and friendly. Our little guys enjoyed the table with the type writer, mechanical coin bank, and cash register. The docent knew a great deal about the structure and the owners of the schoolhouse. All of the buildings were relocated to the area from other locations in the Bothell area. So nice they the effort is being made to preserve the history and pass it onto the next generation. While our kiddos are very young, they did enjoy exploring and seeing all the items on display in every building. Great little detour. The buildings are all very close together. They are not wheelchair / stroller friendly as many older buildings of the late 1800's / turn of the century were not. Takes about 20-30 minutes to see all the properties.

I've never been to a state fair before, so I didn't really know what to expect. I was highly…read moreentertained so that's why I'm giving it 5/5 stars. I loved the 4-H animals, although I did see a lot of children holding their animals and whispering to them. I get easily attached, so I can't imagine how the kids feel when the animals are auctioned off. My favorite part was the display hall of all the plants, quilts, baked goods, etc. There was even a stamp card that encouraged you to visit each section and get a stamp. Once you filled out the entire sheet you could get a little trinket as a reward. In my case I got cute animal sticky notes. I didn't check out the carnival rides (I don't have kids and I don't think adults really ride..) or the lumberjack show (I didn't time my visit correctly but I'm sure it was amazing). There was enough for me to see and do that I spent the better part of my day walking around and taking in all the sights. Great event.

First of all, $15 for parking, then even as a senior citizen, entry was $13. Too much. The young…read morepeople hired for parking were rude and the ticket booth I went to at the blue gate had a young man that didn't know how much to charge me. I asked another employee and they knew I was $13. The young man tried to charge me the regular fee of $16! I wasn't able to eat because getting in cost me all my money!!! I walked around and there were a lot of food vendors but there again, I couldn't afford anything so I looked at everything else and a few vendors tried to get me to sign up or buy something but I had to say that I couldn't afford anything because entry was too much. I won't be coming back. As next year is going to be even more expensive! So basically, I wasn't impressed. It's not that great of a fair, especially when you can't afford anything inside.

Hidden treasure! Don't miss this one! The Granite Falls…read moreHistorical Museum is a treasure trove of hidden gems! It's located in downtown GF. We dropped in after lunch at Playa Bonita (YUMMMMMMMY) and enjoyed a leisurely stroll. It is very kid friendly, including some fun hands on things. The docents are knowledgeable and enjoy their jobs. I'm so glad we stopped and will go again and when I next visit. Thank you for the nice afternoon GFHM! Ps- when we told them we'd just had lunch at PB, they said, next time tell them you're going or have gone to the museum, they will give you a complimentary coffee. I sure will

Map location is completely wrong, I drive past this house looked on the map and it claimed to be…read morethe museum and it's clearly not

Consulting a maps app on my mobile device to find the Lake Stevens Historical Museum on Wednesday…read more19 July 2023, I found two different addresses. At the first address I reached, I found flat paved ground with no building. I was more successful at the second address, finding a small museum building, which was not open at the time. Seeking to see if I could find another exhibit, I remembered the Grimm house that I spotted while exploring North Cove Park. To one side of the Paul and Bertha Grimm House, located on the south side of North Cove Park at the time of my visit, was a small parking area. The gates to the grounds were unlocked, so I made my way to the front door through which a decorated interior was visible including a Lake Stevens Historical Society sign. Outside the front door was a plaque with background about the house, which was constructed in 1903. Fun sites to explore, including just finding the buildings.

A hidden gem in Shoreline. Greeter very friendly. It's a quiet oasis with benches and picnic…read moretables throughout. They also sell plants and have activities occasionally.

Great place to go for some nature time!…read more Dog friendly and so many little trails to walk and explore. The boardwalk is fun to walk up and down and is ADA accessible. They also sell a large variety of plants! The staff was friendly and knowledgeable. Will definitely be returning!

2 Stars for the contents in the little museum +1 Star for…read morethe enthusiastic volunteer who greeted me at the museum +1 Star for the robust contents on their website Despite being a local for decades, I didn't know this heritage society is in the area, on the lower level of the Heritage Hall. Purely coincidental that I spotted the cute sign outside that marks if its open. A sizeable golden plaque on the outside wall is next to the entrance. The most eye-catching artifact in the little museum is Peter Kirk's Top Hat & Morning Suit. He's the namesake of Kirkland and perhaps "founder" of this town. Peter Kirk had a dream of making Kirkland the Pittsburgh of the West in 1888, which ended up being a failure. Perhaps lucky for Kirkland, the lack of industrialization instead gave Kirkland the chance to grow into a charming, thriving city. While artifacts dot this little museum, their documentations are the gems of the heritage society. Their website is well organized, and they publish a journal once every two months. Staffed by volunteers, they are a wealth of information. From their website: "The Kirkland Heritage Society's mission is to identify historic resources; to encourage their preservation; to collect, preserve, exhibit and interpret the history and heritage of Kirkland and its people; and to promote public involvement in and appreciation of its heritage and cultures."

BRO THIS WAS SO FUN do not recommend if you get dizzy easily…read more i have sensory issues but covering my ears worked fine for me

We did a birthday party here for a bunch of teenagers and it was a pretty fun experience. We got…read morethe regular tickets and stood in line for about 30 minutes. However, while waiting in line, the actors in costumes kept coming to scare and entertain us and some of them even sang a happy birthday song to our guest of honor. They were engaging and we appreciated their efforts. They forbade us from taking any photos inside the haunted house so my only photo is of the main entrance. The displays were well done and the actors were highly engaged in their roles, giving us pretty good scares. We enjoyed ourselves mostly running away from the actors/monsters/psychopaths and the props were used appropriately in my limited experience as a haunted-house goer. Once out of the maze of haunted houses, we also tried axe throwing, which was also pretty fun. There was a bar and food vendors as well. It felt like we were at a carnival festival. All in all, good time was had by all.

The volunteer that met us at the entrance was very knowledgeable and seemed passionate about his…read morejob. Great museum with educational videos, and some hands on for both adults and children.

My wife and I had the best time exploring this museum. We spent over 3 hours looking over and…read morereading the fascinating displays. There's tons to see and learn and knowledgeable docents to add their personal knowledge and life experience. The parking is plentiful and free and admission is free, but why not sign the visitor book and then donate a few bucks to this great place to help keep things going. Very highly recommended!