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Lynnwood

Washington, United States · North America

About Lynnwood

Lynnwood is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Mountlake Terrace, 47km from Snoqualmie Falls.

Lynnwood is a town located in Washington, United States. With a population of 36,997, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Lynnwood sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Los Angeles time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Lynnwood to your route.

About Lynnwood

Lynnwood is a city in Snohomish County, Washington, United States. The city is part of the Seattle metropolitan area and is located 16 miles (26 km) north of Seattle and 13 miles (21 km) south of Everett, near the junction of Interstate 5 and Interstate 405. It is the fourth-largest city in Snohomish County, with a

Read more population of 38,568 in the 2020 U.S. census. Often characterized as a suburb or bedroom community, Lynnwood has the highest concentration of retailers in the region and a growing core of businesses, anchored by the Alderwood Mall. The city also has a community college, a convention center, and a major transit center. It is headquarters for several companies, including retailer Zumiez. The Lynnwood area was logged and settled by homesteaders in the late 19th century and early 20th century, including the development of Alderwood Manor as a planned farming community. Lynnwood, named for the wife of a realtor, emerged in the late 1940s around the intersection of Highway 99 and 196th Street Southwest. The city was incorporated on April 23, 1959, and grew into a suburban hub in the years following the completion of Interstate 5 and Interstate 405. Alderwood Mall opened in 1979 and spurred the transformation of eastern Lynnwood into a retail and office district.

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Where is Lynnwood located?

Lynnwood is located in Washington, United States, North America. The coordinates are 47.8209 latitude, -122.3151 longitude.

What is the population of Lynnwood?

Lynnwood has a population of approximately 36,997 people, making it a town in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
36,997
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
Washington
Timezone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
47.8209, -122.3151

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911
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Worth the detour from Lynnwood

3 notable places within an hour's drive.

museum

Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP)

Frank Gehry-designed museum celebrating contemporary popular culture through music, sci-fi, fantasy, and video game exhibits.

22 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Space Needle

Futuristic observation tower built for the 1962 World's Fair, an iconic symbol of Seattle's skyline.

22 km · about 25 min drive

waterfall

Snoqualmie Falls

A spectacular 82-meter waterfall east of Seattle, sacred to the Snoqualmie people and featured in Twin Peaks.

47 km · about 55 min drive

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Lynnwood.

Mountlake Terrace

🇺🇸 United States

4 km awayPop. 20,989

Meadowdale

🇺🇸 United States

4 km awayPop. 2,826

Alderwood Manor

🇺🇸 United States

4 km awayPop. 8,442

Esperance

🇺🇸 United States

5 km awayPop. 3,601

Edmonds

🇺🇸 United States

5 km awayPop. 41,375

Picnic Point-North Lynnwood

🇺🇸 United States

5 km awayPop. 22,953

Brier

🇺🇸 United States

5 km awayPop. 6,656

Larch Way

🇺🇸 United States

5 km awayPop. 3,318

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