Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
SIGHTS
NORTH BEND
TOWN
North Bend, on Hwy 202 just off I-90, is
Twin Peaks
country, the setting for David
Lynch's surreal TV series from the early 1990s.
SNOQUALMIE
TOWN
Continue along Hwy 202 to the little town of Snoqualmie, where you'll find antique
shops and a store devoted to Northwest wines. Just north of town,
Salish Lodge & Spa
( 425-888-2556, 800-826-6124;
www.salishlodge.com
;
6501 Railroad Ave; d from $229)
is a
beautiful resort that sits atop 268ft Snoqualmie Falls.
Twin Peaks
fans know the hotel
as the Great Northern; the exterior of the lodge appeared in the opening credits, and an
observation point near the parking lot offers the same view. Visitors can also see the
falls from the lodge's dining room or hike to them along a winding trail.
CARNATION
TOWN
Hwy 203 branches off from Hwy 202 at Fall City; follow it north to Carnation, where
the Snoqualmie and Tolt Rivers meet at John McDonald Park. This is a great place for a
riverside picnic, swim or hike. Carnation was once the center of the valley's dairy in-
dustry, and several farms here sell fruit and vegetables at roadside stands.
DUVALL
TOWN
Duvall, about 25 miles north of North Bend along Hwys 202 and 203, has a rural small-
town atmosphere despite its recent growth spurt. Wander Main St and check out the
shops and nurseries.
WOODINVILLE
TOWN
Head west on Woodinville-Duvall Rd for about 10 miles to reach Woodinville, home
of several good wineries. There's a trail along the Sammamish River, if you fancy
walking it off. From here it's a quick drive along I-405 back to Seattle.
EATING
TWEDE'S
AMERICAN
$
(137 W North Bend Way; burgers from $11; 6:30am-8pm Mon-Thu, to 9pm Fri & Sat, to 7pm
Sun)
The former Mar T's Café, now called Twede's, was the diner with the famous
