North Bend Guidebook
Sightseeing
Snoqualmie Falls is a 268-foot waterfall, located east of Seattle on the Snoqualmie River between Snoqualmie and Fall City, Washington. The upper and lower observation decks are open 365 days/year ($5 fee for parking).
505 locals recommend
Snoqualmie Falls
6501 Railroad AveSnoqualmie Falls is a 268-foot waterfall, located east of Seattle on the Snoqualmie River between Snoqualmie and Fall City, Washington. The upper and lower observation decks are open 365 days/year ($5 fee for parking).
An easy 4.6-mile out-and-back walk or run along the Middle Fork of Snoqualmie River. Open year round with light traffic.
Tanner Landing Park
Southeast Mount Si RoadAn easy 4.6-mile out-and-back walk or run along the Middle Fork of Snoqualmie River. Open year round with light traffic.
Beautiful spot to watch wild elk grazing, just 5 min. from downtown North Bend. Early morning and evening are the best times to see them.
Meadowbrook Farm
1711 Boalch Ave NWBeautiful spot to watch wild elk grazing, just 5 min. from downtown North Bend. Early morning and evening are the best times to see them.
Food scene
In downtown North Bend, this place has great burgers (with sweet tots in place of fries for an extra $2). Indoor and outside seating. Staff's always friendly.
20 locals recommend
The Iron Duck Public House
101 W North Bend WayIn downtown North Bend, this place has great burgers (with sweet tots in place of fries for an extra $2). Indoor and outside seating. Staff's always friendly.
Cozy inside seating and shaded outdoor seating right on N. Bend Way. Great Mexi food (portions are large).
14 locals recommend
Rio Bravo
247 E North Bend WayCozy inside seating and shaded outdoor seating right on N. Bend Way. Great Mexi food (portions are large).
In downtown North Bend. Everything's made from scratch, using local ingredients. Chill atmosphere and nice staff.
34 locals recommend
North Bend Bar & Grill
145 East North Bend WayIn downtown North Bend. Everything's made from scratch, using local ingredients. Chill atmosphere and nice staff.
Only 15 min. from North Bend, in Olde Town Issaquah. Best Mexican food and great atmosphere.
Masa Mexican Kitchen & Cantina
317 NW Gilman BlvdOnly 15 min. from North Bend, in Olde Town Issaquah. Best Mexican food and great atmosphere.
Only 15 min. from North Bend, in Olde Town Issaquah. Regional craft beers, great pub grub, fun atmosphere. Sister restaurant of Iron Duck in North Bend. Only 15 min. away.
14 locals recommend
The Black Duck Cask and Bottle
317 Northwest Gilman BoulevardOnly 15 min. from North Bend, in Olde Town Issaquah. Regional craft beers, great pub grub, fun atmosphere. Sister restaurant of Iron Duck in North Bend. Only 15 min. away.
Located in the same shop as Pro Ski, this coffee and beer spot offers great coffee, beer, food and a nice vibe, with both inside and outside seating. Locally owned, supports sustainability.
Arête Coffee Bar
112 West 2nd StreetLocated in the same shop as Pro Ski, this coffee and beer spot offers great coffee, beer, food and a nice vibe, with both inside and outside seating. Locally owned, supports sustainability.
Local Breweries
Craft beer, casual vibe and food trucks most days of the week. Indoor/outdoor seating and fire pits. Great staff.
13 locals recommend
Volition Brewing Co.
112 W North Bend WayCraft beer, casual vibe and food trucks most days of the week. Indoor/outdoor seating and fire pits. Great staff.
Craft brewery in historic downtown Snoqualmie with good grub pub and a great outdoor seating area near the Snoqualmie River.
17 locals recommend
Snoqualmie Falls Brewery and Taproom
8032 Falls Ave SECraft brewery in historic downtown Snoqualmie with good grub pub and a great outdoor seating area near the Snoqualmie River.
Outdoor activities.
Moderate 5.3-mile out-and-back, 10 min. from downtown North Bend. Mornings are best / when there's the least traffic (weekends are crowded).
14 locals recommend
Rattlesnake Ridge Trail
Rattlesnake Ridge TrailModerate 5.3-mile out-and-back, 10 min. from downtown North Bend. Mornings are best / when there's the least traffic (weekends are crowded).
Roughly 25 miles east of North Bend, in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains. Privately owned/operated by Northwest Wilderness Programs, a nonprofit. Reservations highly recommended (only 20 people/day).
Goldmyer Hot Springs Property
Goldmyer Hot Springs TrailRoughly 25 miles east of North Bend, in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains. Privately owned/operated by Northwest Wilderness Programs, a nonprofit. Reservations highly recommended (only 20 people/day).
Nordic skiing at The Summit with over 50km of groomed trails in the Central Cascades. Located at Snoqualmie Pass, 25 min. outside North Bend.
Summit Nordic Center
490 Hyak Dr ENordic skiing at The Summit with over 50km of groomed trails in the Central Cascades. Located at Snoqualmie Pass, 25 min. outside North Bend.
Skiing and snowboarding at Snoqualmie Pass, 25 min. outside North Bend.
65 locals recommend
The Summit at Snoqualmie
1001 WA-906Skiing and snowboarding at Snoqualmie Pass, 25 min. outside North Bend.
Resources
Great shop, if you're in need of a last min. water bottle, beanie, ski tune up, or ski rentals. There's also a great little coffee and beer bar next door, with maps, resource books, great breakfast burritos and good eats.
7 locals recommend
Pro Ski and Mountain Service
112 W 2nd StGreat shop, if you're in need of a last min. water bottle, beanie, ski tune up, or ski rentals. There's also a great little coffee and beer bar next door, with maps, resource books, great breakfast burritos and good eats.
Offering MTB, E-bike, waterfall, rafting, snowshoeing and wine tours, this outfit is a great way to explore the area with a group.
6 locals recommend
Compass Outdoor Adventures
14303 W North Bend WayOffering MTB, E-bike, waterfall, rafting, snowshoeing and wine tours, this outfit is a great way to explore the area with a group.