Food Scene
All the chocolate shop classics, plus dog treats! Born in Vienna, Austria, the founder built the Boehms chapel as a replica of a 12th century chapel located in St. Moritz, Switzerland. Tours and classes available.
17 locals recommend
Boehms Candies, Inc.
255 NE Gilman BlvdAll the chocolate shop classics, plus dog treats! Born in Vienna, Austria, the founder built the Boehms chapel as a replica of a 12th century chapel located in St. Moritz, Switzerland. Tours and classes available.
Coho Cafe
6130 E Lake Sammamish Pkwy SEShort ribs and fish tacos... can't go wrong!
Similan Thai Cuisine
5704 E Lake Sammamish Pkwy SEFavorite Thai place in town.
WildFin American Grill - Issaquah
835 NW Gilman BlvdGreat food and a banquet room for groups.
Famous for pulled pork or shredded chicken salad with creamy cilantro dressing. Large portions and has a huge fan following.
Cafe Rio Mexican Grill
730 NW Gilman BlvdFamous for pulled pork or shredded chicken salad with creamy cilantro dressing. Large portions and has a huge fan following.
Jak's Grill
14 Front St NGreat steak in the heart of Olde Town Issaquah.
Charming old Issaquah house repurposed into a restaurant for lunch. Great homemade, local soup, sandwich and salad spot! Set in our favorite shopping area - Gilman Village.
The Boarding House
317 NW Gilman BlvdCharming old Issaquah house repurposed into a restaurant for lunch. Great homemade, local soup, sandwich and salad spot! Set in our favorite shopping area - Gilman Village.
Parks & Nature
Easy access from parking to waterfall views. Short .5 mile trail downhill to river below, with viewing platform of lower fall. Simply beautiful waterfall and park-like grounds!
505 locals recommend
Snoqualmie Falls
6501 Railroad AveEasy access from parking to waterfall views. Short .5 mile trail downhill to river below, with viewing platform of lower fall. Simply beautiful waterfall and park-like grounds!
Two beaches, new facilities, new playground right next to beach, bathrooms and lots of parking. Rent kayaks or bring your own. The boat launch is just down the street.
70 locals recommend
Lake Sammamish State Park
2010 NW Sammamish RdTwo beaches, new facilities, new playground right next to beach, bathrooms and lots of parking. Rent kayaks or bring your own. The boat launch is just down the street.
Trailhead is a few yards south of the house, just around the bend.
30 locals recommend
Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park
18201 Southeast Cougar Mountain DriveTrailhead is a few yards south of the house, just around the bend.
Famous local hike with good climb up the mountain. See an incredible view of Issaquah, watch paragliders jump at the top, and spot Mt. Rainier on a clear day. 3 miles up.
91 locals recommend
Poo Poo Point Trailhead
11400 Issaquah-Hobart Road SoutheastFamous local hike with good climb up the mountain. See an incredible view of Issaquah, watch paragliders jump at the top, and spot Mt. Rainier on a clear day. 3 miles up.
Easy trails with various lengths. Great for families with younger children who will enjoy the Swamp Monster Story trail.
Tradition Lake
Easy trails with various lengths. Great for families with younger children who will enjoy the Swamp Monster Story trail.
Fairly flat trail, small gravel paths and easy for a family walk, or connect to longer trials for miles of scenic hiking.
High Point Way Trailhead
26415 SE 79th StFairly flat trail, small gravel paths and easy for a family walk, or connect to longer trials for miles of scenic hiking.
Arts & Culture
A leading theater in the Pacific Northwest with fantastic and professional productions!
22 locals recommend
Village Theatre
303 Front St NA leading theater in the Pacific Northwest with fantastic and professional productions!
Sometimes you can watch through the viewing window as artists create hand blown glass. Or take a class! The shop is full of gifts made on location.
Art By Fire - Glass Blowing Classes
195 Front St NSometimes you can watch through the viewing window as artists create hand blown glass. Or take a class! The shop is full of gifts made on location.
Essentials
Trader Joe's
975 NW Gilman BlvdSafeway
735 NW Gilman BlvdPCC Community Markets - Issaquah
1810 12th Ave NWOrganics, deli, health food.
QFC
2902 228th Ave SEClosest grocery store to the house. On the corner of 900 and Gilman Blvd.
Target
755 NW Gilman BlvdShopping
Lucky You
317 NW Gilman BlvdUnique home decor and gift shop... a local favorite!
Collection of 100 year old houses from Issaquah... each turned into a boutique, restaurant, preschool or yoga studio. Check it out!
21 locals recommend
Gilman Village
317 NW Gilman BlvdCollection of 100 year old houses from Issaquah... each turned into a boutique, restaurant, preschool or yoga studio. Check it out!
Getting Around
Quick drive from the house. Free parking. Bus route 554 takes you to downtown Seattle.
8 locals recommend
Issaquah Transit Center
1050 17th Ave NWQuick drive from the house. Free parking. Bus route 554 takes you to downtown Seattle.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Black Duck Cask and Bottle
317 Northwest Gilman Boulevard