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Sightseeing
It’s a fun little town up the road from the Falls. There is a railroad museum, parking all along the tracks. Small shops and eateries. I used to be a dinner cook at the lodge. We used to be able to swim beneath the Falls. Now there is a great pathway from the observation lookout down to the base of the falls. You can drive down as well. No swimming access anymore.
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Snoqualmie
It’s a fun little town up the road from the Falls. There is a railroad museum, parking all along the tracks. Small shops and eateries. I used to be a dinner cook at the lodge. We used to be able to swim beneath the Falls. Now there is a great pathway from the observation lookout down to the base of the falls. You can drive down as well. No swimming access anymore.
They have an outlet mall as well as a historic downtown that I-90 used to run through. George’s Bakery is a hit for both pastries and catered events. Tweed’s is the iconic T-Mar Cafe which was used in the Twin Peaks series. There is a bar with live music, a wine shop, ITALIAN and franchise places.
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North Bend
They have an outlet mall as well as a historic downtown that I-90 used to run through. George’s Bakery is a hit for both pastries and catered events. Tweed’s is the iconic T-Mar Cafe which was used in the Twin Peaks series. There is a bar with live music, a wine shop, ITALIAN and franchise places.
Beautiful museum, from ancient to modern Asian, and some Native American representation. Last Friday of the month is free. Explore Volunteer Park and the Conservatory while you’re there!
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Asian Art Museum (temporarily closed)
1400 E Prospect StBeautiful museum, from ancient to modern Asian, and some Native American representation. Last Friday of the month is free. Explore Volunteer Park and the Conservatory while you’re there!
The UW has a beautiful campus, as well as The Burke Museum. It is just fun to go where science, art, history and drama flow! The more modern Law building is something to witness too.
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Universidad de Washington
1410 Northeast Campus ParkwayThe UW has a beautiful campus, as well as The Burke Museum. It is just fun to go where science, art, history and drama flow! The more modern Law building is something to witness too.
Watch our city grow into an open waterfront park. We’ve taken out the Alaska Way Viaduct to give more access to the waterfront. From pier 54 to 70 is a lovely walk with plenty of shops, restaurants. Plus the Aquarium. North end is Myrtle Edwards Park and an outdoor glass museum.
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Seattle Waterfront
Watch our city grow into an open waterfront park. We’ve taken out the Alaska Way Viaduct to give more access to the waterfront. From pier 54 to 70 is a lovely walk with plenty of shops, restaurants. Plus the Aquarium. North end is Myrtle Edwards Park and an outdoor glass museum.
Nice little island with a Native American Village and show, plus authentic salmon bake.
You can just go explore the island and camp here too!
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Tillicum Village
Blake IslandNice little island with a Native American Village and show, plus authentic salmon bake.
You can just go explore the island and camp here too!
Food
Places nearby that I may have eaten at or heard great reviews from friends.
Ivar's Seafood Bar
1201 Lake Washington Blvd NLocated at Gene COULAN Park
Kidd Valley
5502 25th Ave NELocated at Gene COULAN Park.
One of my neighbors runs this Restaurant and Bar. Locals love the food! Big Breakfast crowds and fun Happy Hours. Fresh cinnamon rolls on the weekends.
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Jay Berry's Cafe
16341 Renton Issaquah Rd SEOne of my neighbors runs this Restaurant and Bar. Locals love the food! Big Breakfast crowds and fun Happy Hours. Fresh cinnamon rolls on the weekends.
Family friendly, Bar and Grill. Fried Chicken and JoJo’s, hot wings and big side salads. Fresh Halibut on Thursday, and a nice seafood platter. Big burgers and many other standard, steakhouse choices.
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Doofers Bar & Grill
16430 SE 128th StFamily friendly, Bar and Grill. Fried Chicken and JoJo’s, hot wings and big side salads. Fresh Halibut on Thursday, and a nice seafood platter. Big burgers and many other standard, steakhouse choices.
Nice diner open for Breakfast and Lunch. Large portions and many house-made baked goods. Good service.
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Countryside Cafe - Renton
4004 NE 4th StNice diner open for Breakfast and Lunch. Large portions and many house-made baked goods. Good service.
Great place to shop and eat. Every kind of restaurant imaginable!
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The Landing
828 N 10th PlGreat place to shop and eat. Every kind of restaurant imaginable!
Great Chinese food in Newcastle. Several hiking spots between here and there.
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Yea's Wok
6969 Coal Creek Pkwy SEGreat Chinese food in Newcastle. Several hiking spots between here and there.
Triple XXX Rootbeer Drive-in
98 NE Gilman BlvdThe Flat Iron Grill
317 NW Gilman BlvdGreat Happy hour food and indoor/outdoor dining.
A BBQ straight out of Chinatown. Shrimp wonton soup is a meal! Whole shrimp wrapped tightly in a wonton wrapper. Pint of good broth and a bowl of noodles!
Famous Kitchen
1802 12th Avenue NorthwestA BBQ straight out of Chinatown. Shrimp wonton soup is a meal! Whole shrimp wrapped tightly in a wonton wrapper. Pint of good broth and a bowl of noodles!
Extra spicy, crispy and hot chicken. Yeast raised rolls and addictive potato salad. It’s on the way!
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Ezell's Famous Chicken
501 E Jefferson StExtra spicy, crispy and hot chicken. Yeast raised rolls and addictive potato salad. It’s on the way!
Busy, and superb breakfast. GERMAN Apple Pancake! Dutch Babies and all the other kinds of pancakes. Great bacon and coffee. Fresh OJ. In a Covington Strip mall. On your way to Black Diamond, and the Green River Gorge.
The Original Pancake House
26820 Maple Valley Black Diamond Rd SEBusy, and superb breakfast. GERMAN Apple Pancake! Dutch Babies and all the other kinds of pancakes. Great bacon and coffee. Fresh OJ. In a Covington Strip mall. On your way to Black Diamond, and the Green River Gorge.
We used to stop on our way to the mountains for Huckleberry picking. We had cheese, salami and wine. They had the bread! Now people go for the restaurant as well as donuts, pastries, candy and ice cream. There is a butcher/smoker next door for cured meats.
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Black Diamond Bakery And Restaurant
32805 Railroad AveWe used to stop on our way to the mountains for Huckleberry picking. We had cheese, salami and wine. They had the bread! Now people go for the restaurant as well as donuts, pastries, candy and ice cream. There is a butcher/smoker next door for cured meats.
Near the Cougar Mountain Hikes. Someone said; great Chile Relenos’. I am all for that!
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Tapatio Mexican Grill Newcastle
6920 Coal Creek Pkwy SENear the Cougar Mountain Hikes. Someone said; great Chile Relenos’. I am all for that!
Dough Zone Dumpling House
1580 NW Gilman BlvdFood scene
This place has a fantastic view of everything west of I-405. Seattle, BELLEVUE, MERCER Island. Lake Washington, Puget Sound and the Olympics! The food is reasonably priced. Outdoor seating. Happy Hour in the bar DOESNT get you the view. Bagpipes at sunset! Brunch on the weekends! A memorable place to spend a few hours if it isn’t busy!
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The Golf Club At Newcastle
15500 Six Penny LnThis place has a fantastic view of everything west of I-405. Seattle, BELLEVUE, MERCER Island. Lake Washington, Puget Sound and the Olympics! The food is reasonably priced. Outdoor seating. Happy Hour in the bar DOESNT get you the view. Bagpipes at sunset! Brunch on the weekends! A memorable place to spend a few hours if it isn’t busy!
Rave reviews for eclectic fusion food at affordable prices. Located in a strip mall along with, The Sante Fe Cafe. The Brick is on the way to Gene COULAN Park, and The Landing.
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the Brick Pub & Grill
1190 Sunset Blvd NERave reviews for eclectic fusion food at affordable prices. Located in a strip mall along with, The Sante Fe Cafe. The Brick is on the way to Gene COULAN Park, and The Landing.
Great place for lunch or dinner. Great open dining room and bar. Great waitstaff and the food is above Par. NW specialties!
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Coho Cafe
6130 E Lake Sammamish Pkwy SEGreat place for lunch or dinner. Great open dining room and bar. Great waitstaff and the food is above Par. NW specialties!
Beautiful little Swiss Chalet with world famous Chocolates! Try the frozen dipped bananas or ice cream bars rolled in nuts! Great History and story about Julius Bohem, the founder, and the first man I ever saw in a Speedo! The Issaquah pool is named for him. He hired young artists to do representations of the Masters. My friend did his logos! It is worth a visit! OMG! Booze infused dark chocolate truffles!
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Boehms Candies, Inc.
255 NE Gilman BlvdBeautiful little Swiss Chalet with world famous Chocolates! Try the frozen dipped bananas or ice cream bars rolled in nuts! Great History and story about Julius Bohem, the founder, and the first man I ever saw in a Speedo! The Issaquah pool is named for him. He hired young artists to do representations of the Masters. My friend did his logos! It is worth a visit! OMG! Booze infused dark chocolate truffles!
Jak's Grill
14 Front St NSpecial Occasion Steakhouse
It's right in the midst of lots of shopping. REI, Trader Joe’s Ross and many other food venues. Nice outdoor firepit.
WildFin American Grill - Issaquah
835 NW Gilman BlvdIt's right in the midst of lots of shopping. REI, Trader Joe’s Ross and many other food venues. Nice outdoor firepit.
Village Theatre
303 Front St NMight want to take in the local theater.
Authentic Italian wood-fired pizza. Indoor/ outdoor dining.
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Tutta Bella Neapolitan Pizzeria - Issaquah
715 NW Gilman BlvdAuthentic Italian wood-fired pizza. Indoor/ outdoor dining.
Great burgers with ice cream shop next door. In Newcastle, near many trailheads and on the way to Factoria.
Blazing Onion
13195 Newcastle Commons DriveGreat burgers with ice cream shop next door. In Newcastle, near many trailheads and on the way to Factoria.
Gilman Village
317 NW Gilman BlvdClose to home for dining and shopping.
Seattle has one of the two, Starbucks Roastery Reserves. You would have to go to New York to visit the other!
The coffee reserve is like a hands on museum visit. Go downstairs to see and taste the many methods of brew. See what a roasting factory looks like in motion. There is a pretty hip dining neighborhood and eclectic shopping on this block, above the freeway, on East Pike Street.
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Starbucks Reserve Roastery
1124 Pike StSeattle has one of the two, Starbucks Roastery Reserves. You would have to go to New York to visit the other!
The coffee reserve is like a hands on museum visit. Go downstairs to see and taste the many methods of brew. See what a roasting factory looks like in motion. There is a pretty hip dining neighborhood and eclectic shopping on this block, above the freeway, on East Pike Street.
Excellent new venue with bakery and coffee service 10:00, and lunch at 11:00. Upscale dinner menu with beautiful surroundings in the Puyallup Valley. It used to be a Tulip Farm!
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Farm 12 Restaurant & Events
3303 8th Ave SEExcellent new venue with bakery and coffee service 10:00, and lunch at 11:00. Upscale dinner menu with beautiful surroundings in the Puyallup Valley. It used to be a Tulip Farm!
The Stonehouse Cafe
9701 Rainier Ave SOutdoor dining and interesting menu! Fun menu!
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The Black Duck Cask and Bottle
317 Northwest Gilman BoulevardOutdoor dining and interesting menu! Fun menu!
Umi Cafe
80 Southeast Bush StreetLooks like a nice, vegetarian, Asian fusion place.
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