Kate & John’s Guidebook
Hikes Near By
There are numerous hiking trails within minutes of The River Cottage which range from easy to hard. Here's just a few of our favorites and we'll update.
Please note there is a guide book in the cottage of all the hikes near by.
Also search www.wta.org
In a hurry? Great easy 3 mile hike along the river and just 2 min. from The River Cottage.
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Twin Falls Trailhead
Southeast 159th StreetIn a hurry? Great easy 3 mile hike along the river and just 2 min. from The River Cottage.
Located just minutes from The river Cottage, this hike can get steep in some area's but relatively easy. Maybe you'll see a mountain goat!
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Rattlesnake Ridge Trail
Rattlesnake Ridge TrailLocated just minutes from The river Cottage, this hike can get steep in some area's but relatively easy. Maybe you'll see a mountain goat!
Another beautiful Alpine Wilderness lake. The path is wide and easy but it's steep for the 1st half and then a gradual climb in elevations afterwards. 8.8 miles round trip so plan ahead.
Granite Lakes
Another beautiful Alpine Wilderness lake. The path is wide and easy but it's steep for the 1st half and then a gradual climb in elevations afterwards. 8.8 miles round trip so plan ahead.
This is a fantastic hike up to one of the most beautiful lakes in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness area.
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Snow Lake Trailhead
Alpental Access RoadThis is a fantastic hike up to one of the most beautiful lakes in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness area.
Another great hike into the Alpine Lakes Wilderness area. Its relatively easy up until the last couple of miles, then its very steep. 16 miles round trip but it's definitely worth it!
Snoqualmie Lake/Taylor River Trail #1002
Another great hike into the Alpine Lakes Wilderness area. Its relatively easy up until the last couple of miles, then its very steep. 16 miles round trip but it's definitely worth it!
Food scene
Great little Italian restaurant located in the heart of North Bend.
https://www.facebook.com/IlPaesanoRistorante/
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Il Paesano Ristorante Italiano
113 Bendigo Blvd NGreat little Italian restaurant located in the heart of North Bend.
https://www.facebook.com/IlPaesanoRistorante/
Our FAVORITE Mexican restaurant in North Bend.
https://www.riobravomex.com/flavors
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rio Bravo
247 E North Bend WayOur FAVORITE Mexican restaurant in North Bend.
https://www.riobravomex.com/flavors
Another Favorite located just 8 mins from the River Cottage.
https://www.facebook.com/CaadxiOaxaca/
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Caadxi Oaxaca
8030 Railroad AveAnother Favorite located just 8 mins from the River Cottage.
https://www.facebook.com/CaadxiOaxaca/
Little Si Restaurant and Lounge
456 Southwest Mount Si BoulevardOur Favorite Happy Hour! http://www.littlesirestaurantandlounge.com/
Great place for a glass of wine!
http://wildflowerwineshop.com/
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Wildflower Wine Shop
228 W North Bend WayGreat place for a glass of wine!
http://wildflowerwineshop.com/
Great beer & cider! Fun atomsphere, food trucks
http://www.volitionbrewing.com/welcome
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Volition Brewing Co.
112 W North Bend WayGreat beer & cider! Fun atomsphere, food trucks
http://www.volitionbrewing.com/welcome
The Iron Duck Public House
101 W North Bend WayGreat Pizza!
Great pastries for morning! https://thenorthbendbakery.com/
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The North Bend Bakery
127 W North Bend WayGreat pastries for morning! https://thenorthbendbakery.com/
The orginial restuarant in the Iconic " Twin Peaks"
"Damn Fine Cherry Pie"
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Twede's Cafe
137 W North Bend WayThe orginial restuarant in the Iconic " Twin Peaks"
"Damn Fine Cherry Pie"
Beautiful setting along Snoqualmie Falls. Great food but it comes with a heavy price.
34 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Salish Lodge & Spa
6501 Railroad AveBeautiful setting along Snoqualmie Falls. Great food but it comes with a heavy price.
Coffee House
Make a great Mexican Latte! https://pioneercoffeeco.com/
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pioneer Coffee North Bend
202 W North Bend WayMake a great Mexican Latte! https://pioneercoffeeco.com/
Recently opened & honestly we haven't been there yet, but it's always busy! We'll keep you updated,
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Huxdotter Coffee
101 W Park StRecently opened & honestly we haven't been there yet, but it's always busy! We'll keep you updated,
Fall Foliage - Day Trips
https://kubotagarden.org/index.html
Stroller-friendly, dog-friendly and serene, Kubota Garden in south Seattle is a hidden gem within the city. Kids will love seeing the waterfall and the fish pond, and you’ll appreciate the stunning array of Japanese maples, total stand-outs this time of year. The Garden is free to visitors from sun up to about 9:30 p.m. any day of the year, and a detailed self-guided tour map is available online or can be found in a box near the kiosk. Is anyone else thinking perfect picture spot?
9817 55th Ave. S.
Seattle, WA 98118
206-684-4584
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Kubota Garden
9817 55th Ave Shttps://kubotagarden.org/index.html
Stroller-friendly, dog-friendly and serene, Kubota Garden in south Seattle is a hidden gem within the city. Kids will love seeing the waterfall and the fish pond, and you’ll appreciate the stunning array of Japanese maples, total stand-outs this time of year. The Garden is free to visitors from sun up to about 9:30 p.m. any day of the year, and a detailed self-guided tour map is available online or can be found in a box near the kiosk. Is anyone else thinking perfect picture spot?
9817 55th Ave. S.
Seattle, WA 98118
206-684-4584
http://www.seattle.gov/parks/find/parks/discovery-park
Seattle’s largest park takes up 534 acres on Magnolia Bluff, including colorful wooded areas, meadows, sand dunes and dramatic cliffs. In other words: plenty of fall photo opps with the kids. With 11 miles of trails, plenty of picnic tables and a beach and lighthouse, there’s something here for everyone to enjoy this autumn. It's also a place where you can spy salmon this time of year. You'll find all the important info about the self-guided Salmon Bay walking tour here.
Covid update: The parking lot remains closed and the park closes at 8 p.m.
3801 Discovery Park Blvd.
Seattle, WA 98199
206-386-4236
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Parque Discovery
3801 Discovery Park Blvdhttp://www.seattle.gov/parks/find/parks/discovery-park
Seattle’s largest park takes up 534 acres on Magnolia Bluff, including colorful wooded areas, meadows, sand dunes and dramatic cliffs. In other words: plenty of fall photo opps with the kids. With 11 miles of trails, plenty of picnic tables and a beach and lighthouse, there’s something here for everyone to enjoy this autumn. It's also a place where you can spy salmon this time of year. You'll find all the important info about the self-guided Salmon Bay walking tour here.
Covid update: The parking lot remains closed and the park closes at 8 p.m.
3801 Discovery Park Blvd.
Seattle, WA 98199
206-386-4236
https://bellevuebotanical.org/
This wonderful gem, located right in downtown Bellevue, offers visitors 53 acres of cultivated display gardens, meadows, wetlands and woodlands to explore. The 1/3-mile Lost Meadow loop trail offers picturesque fall color; be sure to also stroll through the Dahlia Garden as flowers should be in full bloom through mid-November (or the first frost). The Botanical Gardens are free and open from dawn to dusk every day. Psst... keep your eyes peeled for the hidden door that's sure to delight your Littles.
Covid update: The Visitor's Center and Trillium Store remain closed. The Copper Kettle Coffee Bar is open daily for take-out from 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
12001 Main St.
Bellevue, WA 98005
425-452-2750
Bellevue Botanical Garden Trails
Bellevue Botanical Garden Trailshttps://bellevuebotanical.org/
This wonderful gem, located right in downtown Bellevue, offers visitors 53 acres of cultivated display gardens, meadows, wetlands and woodlands to explore. The 1/3-mile Lost Meadow loop trail offers picturesque fall color; be sure to also stroll through the Dahlia Garden as flowers should be in full bloom through mid-November (or the first frost). The Botanical Gardens are free and open from dawn to dusk every day. Psst... keep your eyes peeled for the hidden door that's sure to delight your Littles.
Covid update: The Visitor's Center and Trillium Store remain closed. The Copper Kettle Coffee Bar is open daily for take-out from 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
12001 Main St.
Bellevue, WA 98005
425-452-2750
This is a beautiful Bavarian themed get away nestled in the mountains. It does take about 1.5hrs to get there heading east from the River Cottage but the ride is well worth it as you wind through the mountains.
This is one of our favorite places to go!
leavenworth.org
Because we're all looking for an excuse for a weekend road trip this autumn, Leavenworth is showing off its best fall colors. The scenic drive alone via Highway #2 or Highway #97 will be loaded with vibrant fall colors in early October. Book at night or two at Sleeping Lady Mountain Resort and see if you can spot salmon at the Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery or visit the local fruit stands, farmers market or farm parks for the season's fresh bounty
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Leavenworth
This is a beautiful Bavarian themed get away nestled in the mountains. It does take about 1.5hrs to get there heading east from the River Cottage but the ride is well worth it as you wind through the mountains.
This is one of our favorite places to go!
leavenworth.org
Because we're all looking for an excuse for a weekend road trip this autumn, Leavenworth is showing off its best fall colors. The scenic drive alone via Highway #2 or Highway #97 will be loaded with vibrant fall colors in early October. Book at night or two at Sleeping Lady Mountain Resort and see if you can spot salmon at the Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery or visit the local fruit stands, farmers market or farm parks for the season's fresh bounty
https://botanicgardens.uw.edu/washington-park-arboretum/
Azalea Way is calling and you must go... to find some of the most spectacular colors in the heart of the city. Whether you bike the two-mile loop and keep your eyes trained on the colorful maples, or wander the many trails that make their way around this 230-acre park, you can't go wrong spending an afternoon at this oasis. Add timed tickets to visit the Seattle Japanese Garden at the south end of the Arboretum ($4-$8/person; free, ages 5 & under) and the kids will be worn out just in time for nap.
Covid update: The Graham Visitor's Center remains closed and the park closes at 8 p.m.
2300 Arboretum Dr. E.
Seattle, WA 98112
206-543-8800
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Washington Park Arboretum UW Botanic Gardens
2300 Arboretum Dr Ehttps://botanicgardens.uw.edu/washington-park-arboretum/
Azalea Way is calling and you must go... to find some of the most spectacular colors in the heart of the city. Whether you bike the two-mile loop and keep your eyes trained on the colorful maples, or wander the many trails that make their way around this 230-acre park, you can't go wrong spending an afternoon at this oasis. Add timed tickets to visit the Seattle Japanese Garden at the south end of the Arboretum ($4-$8/person; free, ages 5 & under) and the kids will be worn out just in time for nap.
Covid update: The Graham Visitor's Center remains closed and the park closes at 8 p.m.
2300 Arboretum Dr. E.
Seattle, WA 98112
206-543-8800