SUGGESTIONS FOR SNOQUALMIE VALLEY DAY TRIPS

The Snoqualmie Valley is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful areas in the Pacific Northwest. Just 30 short minutes east of Seattle, stretching from farming country and quiet back roads through Duvall, Carnation, Fall City, Preston, Snoqualmie, North Bend, and up to nearby Snoqualmie Pass, the Snoqualmie Valley offers spectacular recreation, interesting attractions, unique shopping experiences, and delicious treats for every pallet. With such a vast cornucopia to choose from, we couldn't possibly list every idea here at once, so here are just a few suggestions to whet your appetite and assist you in creating your own perfect get-a-way to the closer-than-you-think, unforgettable, Snoqualmie Valley. (Note: Be sure to check back with us, as our day trip suggestions will be updated with new ideas quarterly!)

OUTDOOR ENTHUSIASTS

Here are suggestions and links to a whole range of outdoor activities available to the public in the Spring/Summer & beyond. Located throughout the Snoqualmie Valley, they include different hikes, parks, interpretive centers, farm tours, and scenic destinations. Don't forget to eat as you're adventuring your way through the Valley! For a complete list of Valley Restaurants.

Hiking

Great hikes abound in the Snoqualmie Valley! Come up and enjoy a hike up the Mt Si Trail; an 8-mile hike round trip (take lots of water!), it is Washington's second-most hiked trail. It is challenging but will be worth it once you see the spectacular views of Snoqualmie Valley, Rattlesnake Ledge, Mt. Rainier and the Olympic Mountains. Little Si is a great alternative for those who want views of the Valley and a shorter hike. Plan one hour each way for this moderate climb.

Biking

If biking is more your thing, plan on a leisurely day and bike the quiet country back roads of the lower Snoqualmie Valley or on the Snoqualmie Valley Trail that starts in Duvall and meanders past farms on an easy railroad grade to North Bend.

Water Sports - Kayaking, rafting, and canoeing

Offering more than 40 miles of pristine whitewater for nearly every kayak, raft and canoe skill level, the Middle Fork of the Snoqualmie River rates among the nation's finest whitewater resources. It features run rates from Class II to Class V+. The nearby Raging River also offers a kayaking run. The Preston to Fall City section of Raging River is 5 miles long and it is classified as a class III+ by American Whitewater. Go to www.riverfacts.com for more information including directions to put-in and take-out locations.

Other great OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES you won't want to miss!:

Visit Snoqualmie Falls

Have a picnic in one of our beautiful Valley parksValley Parks

Check out the incredible water drums at the Cedar River Watershed Education Center www.cedarriver.org at Rattlesnake Lake

Participate in one of the Valley Festivals & Events Both Fall City Days & The Festival @ Mt Si have big 5K and 10K events and Snoqualmie has a brand new 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament that has been getting rave reviews!

Go on a farm tour or visit one of the Valley's Farmer's Markets and take home some fresh produce!

Don't forget to eat! Sample one of the many excellent restaurants in the Valley! Valley Restaurants

FAMILY FUN

The Snoqualmie Valley is a great place for families, offering fun for kids of all ages. Here are some great places to take the family while visiting the Valley - both indoors and out:

Take the kids to Kidzbounce www.kidzbounce.com in Preston and let them run, tumble, jump, and bounce to their hearts content!

Go bowling at Adventure Bowling in Snoqualmie and afterwards go ride the train at the Northwest Railway Museum www.trainmuseum.org across the street! Afterwards go across the street to the Snoqualmie Candy Factory for lunch, ice cream, or some sweets!

Go to a movie at the North Bend Theatre www.northbendtheatre.com and then one block down to George's Bakery for delicious baked goods. Have lunch at Scotts Dairy Freeze just a couple blocks further down North Bend Way.

Be sure not to miss taking the kids to Remlinger Farms in Carnation, for rides, a petting zoo, and lots more! Visit other working Valley Farms while you're here! Treat yourself and your children to a taste of rural England in the year 1376 at CamLann Medieval Village www.camlann.org The Valley Festivals & Events have something for everyone!

MUSEUMS/HISTORY/ANTIQUES/SHOPPING/ART AND MORE!

If museums and history are what interest you, then be sure to plan a sweep through the Valley, visiting the Snoqualmie Valley Historical Museum in North Bend, the Northwest Railway Museum in Snoqualmie, and the Dougherty House and Historic Downtown in Duvall. Also be sure to take a look at what rural England was like in the year 1376 at CamLann Medieval Village www.camlann.org Looking for Antiques? Here's a map of the antique shops you'll find in the Valley Snoqualmie Valley Antique Shops Or great Shopping opportunities? In addition to the Factory Stores at North Bend, you'll find interesting stores in our downtown's, like Carmichael's Hardware in Snoqualmie, where they have a bit of everything, just like the old general stores used to! While in downtown Snoqualmie, visit Mignone store Interiors for beautiful home furnishings and Paddle store - the new Snoqualmie Nation retail store. Visit the new stores at Snoqualmie Ridge Marketplace and have lunch at Mike's Cascade Grill or one of the many other restaurants on Snoqualmie Ridge. Take a drive down SR202 to the lower Snoqualmie Valley to Fall City, Carnation, and Duvall and see all the unique stores they have, like Miller's Community & Arts Center www.millerarts.com in Carnation or one of the many fun retail stores in downtown Duvall.

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