Megan’s Pacific Northwest Guidebook
Neighborhoods
This is where the Room 4 Imagination is located. Our neighborhood is a small and quiet residential suburb of Seattle and Bellevue. We have a small "downtown" corridor on Coalcreek Parkway where you'll find grocery stores and a few restaurants. There are a variety of trails throughout the neighborhood. On Wednesdays at Lake Boren Park, there are various food trucks in the evenings between 3-7PM. The Newcastle Fruit Market has a wide variety of fresh produce and locally made goods.
Newcastle
This is where the Room 4 Imagination is located. Our neighborhood is a small and quiet residential suburb of Seattle and Bellevue. We have a small "downtown" corridor on Coalcreek Parkway where you'll find grocery stores and a few restaurants. There are a variety of trails throughout the neighborhood. On Wednesdays at Lake Boren Park, there are various food trucks in the evenings between 3-7PM. The Newcastle Fruit Market has a wide variety of fresh produce and locally made goods.
This is a small Seattle suburb city, with its own unique vibe and character. Check out its nightlife or what local festivals or activities may be occurring there during your stay: https://visitseattle.org/neighborhoods/columbia-city/
It's a gem, a vibrant local little hub.
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Columbia City
This is a small Seattle suburb city, with its own unique vibe and character. Check out its nightlife or what local festivals or activities may be occurring there during your stay: https://visitseattle.org/neighborhoods/columbia-city/
It's a gem, a vibrant local little hub.
Outdoor + Nature Activities
This is a 14-mile hiking and mountain biking trail. Occasionally, there are mushrooms to find along the trail if there's been a good rain.
Grand Ridge Trail
Grand Ridge TrailThis is a 14-mile hiking and mountain biking trail. Occasionally, there are mushrooms to find along the trail if there's been a good rain.
White Salmon Creek Snowshoe is a ten mile snow shoe trail in the Mt Baker-Snoqualmie Forest. Starting at the Salmon Ridge Sno-Park (which requires a permit), you can tromp through the Nooksack River valley for miles with the whole family. If skies are clear, you'll get fantastic views up at the peaks ringing the basin.
White Salmon Road is a five mile route that is easy for anyone.
To explore White Salmon Road, simply walk up Forest Service Road 3075. As you hike, you'll crest the ridgeline, and then head down to the end of the road. Be aware of other trail users, as this is a national forest road.
Views from the road include Mount Shuksan and many of the snow-covered surround
White Salmon Creek
White Salmon Creek Snowshoe is a ten mile snow shoe trail in the Mt Baker-Snoqualmie Forest. Starting at the Salmon Ridge Sno-Park (which requires a permit), you can tromp through the Nooksack River valley for miles with the whole family. If skies are clear, you'll get fantastic views up at the peaks ringing the basin.
White Salmon Road is a five mile route that is easy for anyone.
To explore White Salmon Road, simply walk up Forest Service Road 3075. As you hike, you'll crest the ridgeline, and then head down to the end of the road. Be aware of other trail users, as this is a national forest road.
Views from the road include Mount Shuksan and many of the snow-covered surround
A great local day hike, good for kids at just 2 miles.
From Washington Trails Association:
There is a viewpoint before reaching the falls but hikers can get closer by following a narrow trail gouged into the side of the rock. Use caution and keep children close as the rocks are often wet and potentially slippery. The falls, when running at peak, give off a pretty heavy spray so rain gear is a good idea if you want to get close. During lower flow periods there is more room to roam by the base of the falls. In the wintertime this also makes an excellent destination for an easy snowshoe, though hikers are well-advised to not venture to the splash pool in icy conditions. The falls run year round and the incredible icicle formations along the rock face around the falls are spectacular--well worth the trip.
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Franklin Falls
A great local day hike, good for kids at just 2 miles.
From Washington Trails Association:
There is a viewpoint before reaching the falls but hikers can get closer by following a narrow trail gouged into the side of the rock. Use caution and keep children close as the rocks are often wet and potentially slippery. The falls, when running at peak, give off a pretty heavy spray so rain gear is a good idea if you want to get close. During lower flow periods there is more room to roam by the base of the falls. In the wintertime this also makes an excellent destination for an easy snowshoe, though hikers are well-advised to not venture to the splash pool in icy conditions. The falls run year round and the incredible icicle formations along the rock face around the falls are spectacular--well worth the trip.
One of my nearby favorites, this hike has a little of everything--Pacific Northwest forests, waterfalls, a lake, rocks and bridges. an 8-mile hike with 1400 ft. elevation gain, a great day trip.
From WTA for more information:
The Annette Lake Trail begins just to the right of an information kiosk and the Asahel Curtis Nature Trail. Start down the trail into the forest of Douglas fir, hemlock and cedar. Listen to the sound of Humpback Creek, and in just 0.2 miles, cross over it, pausing here to take in one of the best tumbling falls in Washington. The noise can often drown out any conversation!
TRAILS REBOOTED
Learn more about how WTA is supporting iconic trails like this one.
After the bridge, the trail continues through the forest and passes into an open area, crossing under powerlines, then crossing the Iron Horse Trail at 1.2 miles from the trailhead. The trail now begins a steady elevation gain through the forest with occasional small water crossings that are often surrounded by wildflowers taking advantage of the cool spray. You continue to gain most of the elevation for this hike over the next 1.5 miles. The trail opens up as you traverse several talus slopes offering views of Granite Mountain to the north and Humpback Mountain to the west. These open slopes are also good places to see trillium and glacier lilies coming up through the receding snow of late spring.
After the last talus slope you enter the forest for a fairly flat hike to the north shore of Annette Lake. From the lake's edge you can take in Abiel Peak to the southwest and Silver Peak to the east, as well as a waterfall descending into the lake's east shore. The camping area is just a short walk to the east.
If you have the time or energy, explore the Asahel Curtis Nature Trail when you return to the trailhead. This 0.5-mile loop is a great one for your camera. The two bridges near the beginning of the trail go over Humpback Creek as the trail leads you through moss-hung trees, swamps of giant skunk cabbage and interpretive signs.
WTA Pro Tip: Good places to stop for after-hike socializing and talk about your just completed hike or other adventures include the North bend Bar and Grill, 145 E. North Bend way and Stan's Barbecue in Issaquah, 58 Front Street. Both offer good after-hike food and beverages.
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Annette Lake Trailhead
One of my nearby favorites, this hike has a little of everything--Pacific Northwest forests, waterfalls, a lake, rocks and bridges. an 8-mile hike with 1400 ft. elevation gain, a great day trip.
From WTA for more information:
The Annette Lake Trail begins just to the right of an information kiosk and the Asahel Curtis Nature Trail. Start down the trail into the forest of Douglas fir, hemlock and cedar. Listen to the sound of Humpback Creek, and in just 0.2 miles, cross over it, pausing here to take in one of the best tumbling falls in Washington. The noise can often drown out any conversation!
TRAILS REBOOTED
Learn more about how WTA is supporting iconic trails like this one.
After the bridge, the trail continues through the forest and passes into an open area, crossing under powerlines, then crossing the Iron Horse Trail at 1.2 miles from the trailhead. The trail now begins a steady elevation gain through the forest with occasional small water crossings that are often surrounded by wildflowers taking advantage of the cool spray. You continue to gain most of the elevation for this hike over the next 1.5 miles. The trail opens up as you traverse several talus slopes offering views of Granite Mountain to the north and Humpback Mountain to the west. These open slopes are also good places to see trillium and glacier lilies coming up through the receding snow of late spring.
After the last talus slope you enter the forest for a fairly flat hike to the north shore of Annette Lake. From the lake's edge you can take in Abiel Peak to the southwest and Silver Peak to the east, as well as a waterfall descending into the lake's east shore. The camping area is just a short walk to the east.
If you have the time or energy, explore the Asahel Curtis Nature Trail when you return to the trailhead. This 0.5-mile loop is a great one for your camera. The two bridges near the beginning of the trail go over Humpback Creek as the trail leads you through moss-hung trees, swamps of giant skunk cabbage and interpretive signs.
WTA Pro Tip: Good places to stop for after-hike socializing and talk about your just completed hike or other adventures include the North bend Bar and Grill, 145 E. North Bend way and Stan's Barbecue in Issaquah, 58 Front Street. Both offer good after-hike food and beverages.
Sightseeing
Many outdoor sculptures to see, and this park joins the Seattle Waterfront. Enjoy a long walk on a sunny afternoon, and transition to nighttime activities on the waterfront boardwalk.
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2901 Western AveMany outdoor sculptures to see, and this park joins the Seattle Waterfront. Enjoy a long walk on a sunny afternoon, and transition to nighttime activities on the waterfront boardwalk.
A beautiful place to spend an afternoon appreciating Dave Chilhuly's work. There are indoor and outdoor spaces to walk around and feast your eyes. Because the exhibit is right in the heart of Seattle's most popular sight seeing, you can easily spend a day walking around the Seattle Center from here.
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גן צ'יהולי וזכוכית
305 Harrison StA beautiful place to spend an afternoon appreciating Dave Chilhuly's work. There are indoor and outdoor spaces to walk around and feast your eyes. Because the exhibit is right in the heart of Seattle's most popular sight seeing, you can easily spend a day walking around the Seattle Center from here.
Food scene
This is a small, delightful restaurant for an intimate and exceptional experience. Book as early as possible - the restaurant only seats 8 and fills quickly. It can also be booked for private events.
Violet
1734 12th AveThis is a small, delightful restaurant for an intimate and exceptional experience. Book as early as possible - the restaurant only seats 8 and fills quickly. It can also be booked for private events.
Local pizza joint and brewery with a relaxed atmosphere and great casual dining.
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Resonate Brewery + Pizzeria
5606 119th Ave SELocal pizza joint and brewery with a relaxed atmosphere and great casual dining.
Reliably good Vietnamese take-out. This restaurant has been a favorite during Covid19 as the food is fantastic and they are very quick!
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Papaya Vietnamese Cafe
827 N 10th PlReliably good Vietnamese take-out. This restaurant has been a favorite during Covid19 as the food is fantastic and they are very quick!
For a romantic dinner with a view, this place is the top (pun intended). From time to time, Ascend will host special events--we had our picture taken on Valentine's Day. The steak and Pacific Northwest inspiration is delightful. Take note of the trees on the ceiling, the roots become your canopy for a truly unique atmosphere. Seafood here is also astounding.
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Ascend Prime Steak & Sushi
10400 NE 4th StFor a romantic dinner with a view, this place is the top (pun intended). From time to time, Ascend will host special events--we had our picture taken on Valentine's Day. The steak and Pacific Northwest inspiration is delightful. Take note of the trees on the ceiling, the roots become your canopy for a truly unique atmosphere. Seafood here is also astounding.
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Link Light Rail for greater distances, Uber for around town
Link Light Rail connects SeaTac Airport to most of the Seattle area, and from light rail stops you can easily grab a cab or ride share to nearby spots.
If you're spending time in downtown Seattle or the key neighborhoods such as Downtown, Queen Anne, Belltown, or Pioneer Square, a best bet is to walk when possible, grab a bike rental, or rideshare a car (in that order!). Distances aren't great and Seattle traffic is infamous--and there's plenty to see by foot if you have the time.