The Valley

Five places, one valley

Below the Pass, the Snoqualmie River carves through a string of small towns — each with a distinct character, history, and reason to visit. Every attraction below links to its official site.

Snoqualmie

Snoqualmie

Home of the 268-foot Snoqualmie Falls, the historic 1890 railway depot, the Snoqualmie Casino, and a riverside downtown of breweries and small shops.

Attractions in Snoqualmie (11)

Driving Experience

DirtFish Rally School

World-class rally driving school on the old Weyerhaeuser mill site.

Golf

Mt. Si Golf Course

Classic 18-hole valley course along the Snoqualmie River.

Golf

The Club at Snoqualmie Ridge

Jack Nicklaus-designed signature course with mountain views.

Landmark

Snoqualmie Falls

268 ft waterfall — taller than Niagara — with two viewing decks and trails.

Landmark

Salish Lodge & Spa

Iconic lodge perched at the lip of the Falls (also the 'Great Northern' from Twin Peaks).

Museum

Northwest Railway Museum

Heritage train rides between Snoqualmie and North Bend.

Biking & Walking

Snoqualmie Valley Trail — Snoqualmie Depot

Trailhead access at the historic 1890 depot.

Casino & Entertainment

Snoqualmie Casino

Tribal casino with 1,700+ slots, table games, live music venues, and several restaurants overlooking the Cascades.

Eat & Drink

Snoqualmie Brewery & Taproom

Long-running craft brewery with award-winning Steam Train Porter and a family-friendly taproom.

Park

Centennial Fields Park

Sports fields, playground, and trail access on the Snoqualmie Valley Trail corridor.

Park

Three Forks Natural Area

300+ acre park where the three forks of the Snoqualmie River meet — trails, swimming holes, and birding.

North Bend

North Bend

Outdoor capital of the Valley, anchored by Mount Si and Twin Peaks lore. Coffee at Twede's, hike Rattlesnake Ledge, and shop the outlet collection.

Attractions in North Bend (11)

Hiking

Mount Si

8 mile RT, 3,150 ft gain — the iconic Valley peak.

Hiking

Little Si

4.7 mile RT little brother — great year-round option.

Hiking

Rattlesnake Ledge

4 mile RT to a panoramic cliff over Rattlesnake Lake.

Kayaking & SUP

Rattlesnake Lake

Calm lake with stumps, beach, and Cedar River Watershed center.

Landmark

Twede's Cafe (Twin Peaks)

Home of the 'damn fine cup of coffee' and cherry pie from Twin Peaks.

Biking & Walking

Snoqualmie Valley Trail

31 mile rail-trail from Duvall through North Bend.

Golf

Cascade Golf Course

Friendly 9-hole course at the foot of Mt. Si.

Shopping

Snoqualmie Valley Outlets (Outlet Collection)

Open-air outlet center with Nike, Adidas, Coach, Columbia, and more — a longtime stop right off I-90.

Eat & Drink

North Bend Bar & Grill

Local favorite for burgers, brews, and post-hike dinners downtown.

Landmark

Carmichael's True Value (Twin Peaks)

Featured in Twin Peaks — still a working hardware store on North Bend Way.

Community

Mt. Si Senior Center & Farmers Market

Seasonal Thursday farmers market with regional produce, crafts, and food trucks.

Fall City

Fall City

Riverside town between Snoqualmie and Preston — a summer tubing tradition, classic roadhouse dining, U-pick farms, and steelhead at the Tokul Creek Hatchery.

Attractions in Fall City (7)

Tubing & River Float

Fall City Floating

Classic summer Snoqualmie River float to Plum's Landing.

Eat & Drink

Fall City Roadhouse

Historic roadhouse with regional comfort food.

Fishing & Family

Tokul Creek Fish Hatchery

State steelhead hatchery — open for self-guided visits.

Fishing & Kayaking

Snoqualmie River — Fall City Access

Public boat launch with steelhead, trout, and salmon runs in season.

Family & Farm

Fall City Farms

U-pick pumpkins, lavender, farm store, and seasonal events on a working family farm.

Family & Farm

Remlinger Farms

Family fun park with rides, animals, fall festival, and country market.

Eat & Drink

The Small Fryes (Fall City)

Locally loved spot for burgers, milkshakes, and fries on the river.

Preston

Preston

Quiet former mill town and gateway to the Preston-Snoqualmie Trail — a 6.5-mile rail-trail that ends with a Snoqualmie Falls overlook.

Attractions in Preston (4)

Park

Preston Community Park

Riverside park with the Preston-Snoqualmie Trail trailhead.

Biking & Walking

Preston-Snoqualmie Trail

6.5 mile rail-trail ending at a Snoqualmie Falls overlook.

Community

Preston Community Center

Historic schoolhouse-turned-community hub with events and meeting space.

Cycling

Lake Alice Road Climb

Beloved local road-cycling climb out of the Raging River valley.

Snoqualmie Pass

Snoqualmie Pass

The alpine heart of the region at 3,022 ft — four ski mountains, alpine lakes, the Pacific Crest Trail, and the Iron Horse rail-trail tunnel. See the dedicated Pass guide for full details.

Attractions in Snoqualmie Pass (10)

Ski & Snowboard

The Summit at Snoqualmie

Four base areas: Summit West, Central, East, and Alpental. Night skiing, lessons, tubing.

Backcountry & Expert Skiing

Alpental

Steepest terrain at the Summit, with legendary backcountry gates.

Hiking

Snow Lake Trail

7.2 miles RT to the largest alpine lake in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness.

Hiking

Pacific Crest Trail — Kendall Katwalk

Iconic 12 mile RT cliffside ledge cut into granite.

Hiking

Lake Annette

Family-friendly 7.5 mile RT lake hike off Asahel Curtis.

Easy Walk

Gold Creek Pond

Paved 1 mile loop with mountain reflections — perfect for all ages.

Biking & Walking

Hyak Trailhead — Iron Horse / Palouse to Cascades

Ride through the 2.3 mile Snoqualmie Tunnel on a converted rail-trail.

Backcountry

Commonwealth Basin

Classic alpine basin and Red Mountain approach.

Paddleboarding & Kayaking

Keechelus Lake

Long alpine reservoir along I-90 — SUP, kayak, fish.

Kayaking & Camping

Kachess Lake

Crystal-clear lake just east of the Pass with campground and boat launch.