Five Places to Visit Near the New Lynnwood Light Rail Station

This family-owned Korean spa seeks to honor women by giving them a comfortable place to chill. Bring a book and plan to be here all day: a day pass costs $53. 

The amenities are heavenly: in the wet area, a sauna and steam room, hot pools, a cold plunge pool, and a mugwort well. Specialty rooms include an FIR Himalayan Salt Room. I love the giant beanbags in their communal lounge. Time your visit so you can eat at the in-house restaurant. Try the Waffle Bap—rice pressed into a waffle iron until crispy, then wrapped up with perillia leaf, greens, and a protein.

Note that Olympus is a nude spa. They’ll give you a robe and towel when you check in. For a little extra TLC, book a basic body scrub and emerge with baby-soft skin. ($105 for 40 min.) If that’s not your thing, the spa menu offers everything from mud wraps to facials to lash extensions. Day passes are 50% off on the day of your birthday.

“Self-Care Sunday” doesn’t have to cost you: the best things in life are (almost) free. Since the Lynnwood Recreation Center is a public facility, neither membership nor city residency is required for admission. A $9 single-visit pass includes access to all amenities plus one drop-in fitness class—think Zumba, yoga, or taekwondo. 

The facility was remodeled in 2011 and is LEED Silver Certified. You could probably spend all day here working on your fitness. If I were you, I’d hit the cardio/weight room after class, then wind down in the recreation pool: it features two swirly water slides—one body slide and one for inflatable tubes—and a lazy river loop. If you’ve got more angst to work out of your system, book one of the racquetball courts or do the lap pool/sauna/hot tub combo. Bring your own lock or rent one for $1. Avoid on weekends unless you don’t mind sharing space with the local youths. 

A Lynnwood institution, the Bowl & Skate opened in 1956 and 1958, respectively. A major renovation in 2006 officially combined both businesses. The black confetti-patterned carpet looks like it’s from the 90s, which is probably why I feel so nostalgic every time I’ve been here. 

The 24-lane bowling alley goes cosmic (black lights on!) Friday through Sunday. For the throwback effect, bring your friends and wear your brightest whites and neons. Book a full lane for $42 per hour; pricing and timing varies. On the skate side, $25 drop-in classes are available every Sunday from 11 am – 12 pm. That includes your skate rental and admission to the all-ages open skate from 12 – 9 pm.