Explore Monroe

Explore Monroe Venture off US-2 and Explore Monroe! Nestled at the base of the Cascade Mountains, Monroe is the perfect base camp for your friend or family adventures.

Stroll our historic Downtown for unique shops and dining or recreate on the Skykomish River.

06/01/2026

Visiting the PNW? Don’t miss the weekly Monroe Farmers Market in Monroe, Washington!

Voted Top 3 Farmers Market in The Seattle Times “Best in the PNW” for 3 years running, this vibrant market features 100+ vendor booths each week.

Stroll through rows of:
• Farm-fresh local produce
• Dairy, honey & ethically raised meats
• Rare and edible mushrooms
• Plants, starts & garden goods
• One-of-a-kind artisan crafts
• Other friendly surprises

Make sure to come hungry! The rotating food truck lineup is a must-try! A true Pacific Northwest experience you won’t want to miss.

Any Pacific Crest Trail hikers out there? Monroe offers the perfect, convenient location to stock up on supplies before ...
06/01/2026

Any Pacific Crest Trail hikers out there? Monroe offers the perfect, convenient location to stock up on supplies before heading to the trailhead.

Explore Monroe and shop local.Located in a much-beloved building downtown Monroe, WA, is a gift shop for the favorite s...
05/29/2026

Explore Monroe and shop local.

Located in a much-beloved building downtown Monroe, WA, is a gift shop for the favorite sassy-pants diva in your life. 💅 Swag for days! “The Monitor Mercantile” gets its name from the Monroe Monitor newspaper, which was printed at 113 W Main street for decades.

Monroe is full of unique shopping ideas and you’ll find things in the downtown boutiques that you didn’t even know you needed until you saw them! When you adventure in the Cascades, return to town for keepsakes and mementos from your best Pacific Northwest weekend ever.

05/26/2026

Between the Skykomish River and several nearby lakes, Monroe is an ideal hub for wakeboarding, kayaking, boating, dipping, floating, and rafting. Long summer days invite you onto and into the water, whether you’re carving across glassy morning surfaces or drifting lazily in the afternoon sun. Surrounded by the foothills of the Cascade Mountains, the setting adds a scenic backdrop of forests and distant peaks. There’s no better way to beat the heat than by cooling off here, where adventure and relaxation meet on the shorelines of summer.

05/22/2026

“Check in” at Al Borlin Park

Know the difference. 🤔 Al Borlin Park is the largest Monroe park, and one of the oldest. The park occupies a peninsula formed by the Skykomish River and Woods Creek. Besides its 1.2 mile network of forested walking trails, it offers barbecues, picnic benches, and riverfront access for dipping or swimming.

To recap: Al Borland is the guy from “Home Improvement.” Al Borlin is the place you definitely want to go this summer. It’s time to experience nature in Monroe, Washington.

05/22/2026

Good news, bad news. If you like spending time in the North Cascades when it's a bit quiet, you can access Liberty Bell Mountain and the Washington Pass Overlook from the East on Highway 20, but the bad news is the pass is not open at this time. That being said, they predict to have it open to car traffic by June 25th! That's when it will start to get busy ... so plan your visit and enjoy the calming beauty of the North Cascades Highway and North Cascades National Park Service Complex now! Our Cascade Loop partners would love to see you 😎

Freestone Inn, Twisp River Suites, River Run Inn & Cabins, Methow River Lodge & Cabins, Chewuch Inn and Cabins, Casialodgeranch, Idle-A-While Motel, AbbyCreek Inn, Hotel Rio Vista, Sun Mountain Lodge

Photo is from a previous year -- 4-20-2024

You never know who you’re going to meet Falling Water Gardens. Springtime garden goodies never looked so delightfully qu...
05/19/2026

You never know who you’re going to meet Falling Water Gardens.

Springtime garden goodies never looked so delightfully quirky. Falling Water Gardens offers not just unique gardening statuary, but is home to a wedding venue, a labyrinth, and giant koi ponds. There’s truly no other place like it around. When you visit Monroe, stop by to find local color at Falling Water.

Who doesn’t love a local, bakery?Don't miss the yummy baked-daily goods at Mrs Quadri's Bakery - the little pink shop by...
05/14/2026

Who doesn’t love a local, bakery?

Don't miss the yummy baked-daily goods at Mrs Quadri's Bakery - the little pink shop by the train tracks in Monroe, WA. They are handmade lovingly from scratch by Mrs. Quadri herself. The cannoli packs a wallop! 🤌😙

Downtown Monroe is the place to find all of the treats you need before or after adventuring in the Cascade Mountains. Fuel up or refuel here.

12/19/2025

Despite the record rainfall and wind storm, many business in Monroe are open for business.

Shop local, feel the joy, and support small businesses this holiday season. Looking for gift ideas? We’ve got you covered. From LEGOs to unique, kitschy, locally designed finds; luxurious, natural soaps and hand products made right here; and toys and treats for your furry loved ones, Monroe truly has something for everyone.

Make Monroe your one-stop shop this holiday season and discover the joy of shopping local.

Monroe’s Reptile Zoo has the largest public collection of reptiles in the Pacific Northwest. You can see animals like an...
11/20/2025

Monroe’s Reptile Zoo has the largest public collection of reptiles in the Pacific Northwest. You can see animals like an albino alligator and a two-headed turtle. Don’t miss this unique attraction as you venture through Monroe.

Located at 22715 U.S. 2 and open Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Learn more at https://www.thereptilezoo.org/

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