SnoSnoqualmie is 25 miles from Seattle and yet feels like a world apart. Best known as the home of Snoqualmie Falls and Mount Si, Snoqualmie is nestled in the Cascade Mountains in the beautiful Snoqualmie Valley.
You’ll find everything you’re looking for in a rural yet bustling small town. In addition to visiting the breathtaking Snoqualmie Falls, there are historic landmarks, visitor attractions and special events, many restaurants, unique shopping experiences, local arts and crafts, and several spas.
Outdoor recreation opportunities are never-ending in Snoqualmie, which is in the heart of the Mountains to Sound Greenway. You’ll find walking and hiking trails, mountain and road biking, fishing, kayaking and world-class golf. Only 25 miles east is Snoqualmie Pass with downhill ski resorts and cross-country ski trails.
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Landmarks and Attractions
Shopping
Shopping in Snoqualmie is a unique experience. You’ll find boutiques and antiques, Native American crafts and art, new and vintage apparel, toy stores, specialty railroad merchandise, a candy factory, gourmet and ethnic foodstuffs, books, and Northwest gifts and mementoes of all kinds. This is just the beginning.
Historic Snoqualmie, the Ridge Marketplace, and Kimball Creek Village shopping districts are within 1 to 3 miles of Snoqualmie Falls.
Restaurants
Snoqualmie has a big food scene! There are 37 places to eat in town ranging from delis to five-star dining. Enjoy coffee houses and cafes, grills and restaurants with Northwest cuisine, many Mexican, Italian and Asian restaurants, pizza and sandwiches, an Irish pub and a local brewery (each with family-friendly menus) – and ice cream for dessert!
Recreation
- Trails: Walking and hiking (all levels)
- Biking: mountain and road (Home of Tour de Peaks)
- Fishing (trout, steelhead, salmon)
- Kayaking (Class II and Class III)
- Golf (two courses; Home of the Boeing Classic)
- Cross-country skiing
- Downhill skiing (25 miles to Snoqualmie Pass)
Parks
The City of Snoqualmie has 34 parks, 25 miles of city-owned trails (separate from trail systems throughout the Snoqualmie Valley), and 540 acres of open space. Park features range from playgrounds to athletic fields to natural landscape.
Parks of Particular Interest to Visitors
- Sandy Cove Park: picnic tables along the Snoqualmie River
- Snoqualmie Falls Park: viewpoint of Snoqualmie Falls, picnic tables, trail system (not city-owned)
- Snoqualmie Point Park: viewpoint of Snoqualmie Valley/Cascades, picnic tables, Rattlesnake Mountain Trail
- Railroad Park: gazebo, gardens, Old Growth Douglas Fir Pavilion, adjacent to Northwest Railway Museum
- Centennial Fields: athletic fields, picnic shelter for large gatherings, playground
View City Parks and Trails Map
Annual Major Events
Snoqualmie has many special events for visitors and residents year-round. Following are major events that occur annually. For information about events that are currently scheduled in Snoqualmie and surrounding areas, please visit the City of Snoqualmie homepage.
June
Mountains to Sound Greenway Days
July
Tour de Peaks
3-on-3 Basketball Tournament
Relay for Life
Day Out with Thomas
August
Railroad Days
Boeing Classic PGA Tour
Accommodations
Salish Lodge & Spa
Adjacent to Snoqualmie Falls
1 mile from downtown Snoqualmie (approx.)
www.salishlodge.com
425-888-2256
House in the Trees at Bethabara Farms
5 miles from downtown Snoqualmie (approx.)
www.bethabarafarms.com
425-888-2549
Visitor Information
City of Snoqualmie
www.ci.snoqualmie.wa.us
SnoqualmieCityHall@ci.snoqualmie.wa.us
425-888-1555 Main Office
425-831-5784 Parks & Recreation
Snoqualmie Valley Chamber of Commerce
www.snovalley.org
info@snovalley.org
425-888-4440