Parks
Convenient state park with beaches and protected swimming area.
70 locals recommend
Lake Sammamish State Park
2010 NW Sammamish RdConvenient state park with beaches and protected swimming area.
Lake Sammamish State Park Boat Launch
4455 E Lake Sammamish Pkwy SEPublic boat launch
Launching point for day and multi-day hikes on our local glacier.
This is a full days trip.
606 locals recommend
Mount Rainier National Park
Launching point for day and multi-day hikes on our local glacier.
This is a full days trip.
Nearby small zoo with many cute animals. Great for the little ones.
23 locals recommend
Cougar Mountain Zoo
19525 SE 54th StNearby small zoo with many cute animals. Great for the little ones.
Woodland Park Zoo
5500 Phinney Ave NGreat for the family and kids.
Northwest Trek Wildlife Park
11610 Trek Dr EDrive through zoo to see northwest wildlife.
Mount Si
Mount Si TrailGreat hiking train and views from the top
Visit the last major volcano to erupt in the US. Permit required to hike the rim.
13 locals recommend
Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument
3029 Spirit Lake HwyVisit the last major volcano to erupt in the US. Permit required to hike the rim.
Mailbox Peak Trail
Mailbox Peak TrailIf you like a challenging hike. This is almost straight up.
Sightseeing
This was in the old 1990s series Twin Peaks and overlooks the waterfall.
They also have a great 4-course country breakfast.
34 locals recommend
Salish Lodge & Spa
6501 Railroad AveThis was in the old 1990s series Twin Peaks and overlooks the waterfall.
They also have a great 4-course country breakfast.
Walk Seattle's waterfront of shops which connects to historic Pike Place market
83 locals recommend
Seattle Waterfront
Walk Seattle's waterfront of shops which connects to historic Pike Place market
Pike Place Market
1531 Western AveA must visit for first timers in the Seattle area
Tour of Seattle and surrounding areas by boat.
130 locals recommend
Argosy Cruises - Seattle Waterfront
1101 Alaskan WayTour of Seattle and surrounding areas by boat.
Shopping
Costco Issaquah
1801 10th Ave NWIf you're staying for a while, there is a nearby Costco
QFC
2902 228th Ave SENearby grocery store
Safeway
735 NW Gilman BlvdGrocery store
Food scene
Starbuck's Reserver Roastery, if you're interested in learning how Starbucks makes their coffee.
425 locals recommend
Starbucks Reserve Roastery
1124 Pike StStarbuck's Reserver Roastery, if you're interested in learning how Starbucks makes their coffee.
John Howie Steak
11111 NE 8th StPremier steak house.
If you crave Dim Sum, best on the eastside of Seattle. Parking can be challenging. There is overflow by the theater or across the street at the mall.
Top gun seafood restaurant
12450 Southeast 38th StreetIf you crave Dim Sum, best on the eastside of Seattle. Parking can be challenging. There is overflow by the theater or across the street at the mall.