2 Best Sights in Everett, Washington Cascade Mountains and Valleys

Housed within two enormous airport hangars, this spectacular gathering of unique vintage aircraft, combat armor, and tanks belongs to local tycoon Paul Allen, who began collecting and restoring rare planes in 1998. The historic aircraft represent all of 20th-century military history, including the two world wars and other international battles. A favorite plane is the P-51D Mustang from World War II. Tours are self-guided; interactive exhibits like the thoughtful multimedia presentation "Why War: The Causes of Conflict" helps visitors understand the complexities of military engagements. In summer, try to time your visit for one of the Free Fly Days, when pilots are on-site to fly some of the craft as part of monthly maintenance.

This impressive contemporary museum and cultural center with a stunning cedar longhouse, intricate wood carvings, hand-crafted canoes, and engaging interactive exhibits reveals the rich history of the several tribes—including Snohomish, Skykomish, and Snoqualmie—that have thrived in the Puget Sound region for centuries. The center adjoins a 50-acre nature preserve with stands of cedar and hemlock trees, salmon-rich streams, preserved estuarial wetlands, and nature trails. Just off Interstate 5 near the town of Marysville, the waterfront Tulalip Reservation has more than 2,500 tribal members and is also home to the 370-room Tulalip Resort Casino and an outlet shopping center, which are just a few miles north of the cultural center.