| Snoqualmie | |
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| The railway museum | |
| Information | |
| Country |  United States |
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| Region | Washington |
| Watercourse | Snoqualmie, South Fork Snoqualmie |
| Area | 16,86 km² |
| Population | 10 670 hab. () |
| Density | 632,83 inhab./km² |
| Postal code | 98065, 98068 |
| Telephone prefix | 1 425 |
| Spindle | Pacific Time, UTC − 08: 00 |
| Location | |
 47 ° 31 ′ 59 ″ N 121 ° 50 ′ 40 ″ W | |
| Official site | |
Snoqualmie is a cited of the State of Washington to United States.
Understand
The name of the city is the English pronunciation of the word meaning moon in the Salish tribe. This city developed at the end of the XIXe century thanks to the construction of a hydroelectric power station taking advantage of the impressive falls and the concomitant arrival of the railway in the region.
To go
Snoqualmie is located in a mountainous valley accessible by car.
- Since Seattle : Take I-5 South to Portland, then I-90 East to Spokane, to Exit 25, from which Snoqualmie is signposted.
- Since Everett : Take the I-5 South towards Seattle, then the I-405 South towards Bellevue, finally the I-90 East towards Spokane, to exit 25, from which Snoqualmie is indicated.
- Since Tacoma : Take the I-5 North towards Seattle. Take exit 142A towards Auburn, then follow signs for Snoqualmie.
Circulate
As in many American cities, most of the travel is done by car. Numerous parking spaces provide access to the main amenities.
To see
- 1 Snoqualmie Falls (Snoqualmie falls) Railroad Avenue, e-mail : [email protected]
Snoqualmie falls
from sunrise to sunset. 
free (falls and parking). – These falls from a height of 82 m, made famous by the television series Twin peaks, can be easily observed from a terrace overlooking them, accessible to people with reduced mobility. It is also possible to observe the falls from an observation platform located at their foot by taking a forest path. - 2 Hydroelectricity Museum (PSE Hydroelectric Museum) SE 69th Place,
Historic station
1 425 831-4445 from the end of May to the beginning of September: sea.- Sun. : 10 h - 17 h. – This hydroelectric power station built in the late 1890s is one of the oldest in the Northwestern United States and the first hydroelectric power station in the world to be built entirely underground. - 3 Railway museum (Northwest Railway Museum) 38625 SE King Street, 1 425 888-3030, e-mail : [email protected] – This museum offers four distinct activities. The visit to the station, built in 1890 and restored according to the original, is free and open every day from 10 h To 17 h. You can discover an exhibition on the history of this railway line and buy tickets for access to the train at the period ticket office. The railway history center (Railway History Center) allows you to discover vintage trains, with locomotives, wagons and maintenance equipment. It is open from 11 h To 16 h Tuesday to Sunday, April to October (admission: 10 $ for adults, 5 $ for 2-12 years). The centenary exhibition, free and open permanently, is located on a walking path. Finally, it is possible to travel by train on Saturdays and Sundays from April to October by purchasing a ticket at the station (adult: 20 $ ; over 62 years: 16 $ ; 2-12 years: 10 $).
from sunrise to sunset
free (falls and parking)
Do
Walks and hikes
- Filming locations of the series Twin peaks – Many scenes from the TV series Twin peaks as well as the derivative film Fire Walk With Me were filmed in and around Snoqualmie. In the town of Snoqualmie, the hotel Salish Lodge & Spa corresponds to Great Northern Hotel of the series, the Reinig bridge corresponds to the Ronette bridge and the rally car driving school DirtFish Rally School corresponds to the sheriff's office.
Sporting activities
- 1 Mount Si Golf Course 9010 Boalch Avenue SE, 1 425 391-4926, e-mail : [email protected] Mon.- Sun. : 6 h 30 - 17 h 30. from 26,7 $ (9 holes) and 41,43 $ (18 holes). – This 18-hole municipal golf course for by of 72 offers a course with a length of 5,8 km.
- 2 Mountain bike rental 7811 Center Boulevard SE, 1 425 363-2100, e-mail : [email protected] Tue.- Fri. : 10 h - 18 h ; sat. : 10 h - 17 h ; Sun. : 12 h - 16 h. – The shop Northwest bicycle offers mountain bike rental, with or without electric assistance, to explore the Snoqualmie valley.
Festive events
- Railway festival (Snoqualmie Railroad Days) – This annual festival taking place on the third weekend of August features a grand parade, outdoor art activities, a vintage car parade, concerts, historic train tours and a lumberjack competition.
- Gigantic Bike Festival – This festival taking place the fourth weekend of August offers many festive activities around the bike as well as races and hikes, sports or family.
To buy
- 1 Art Gallery (Art Gallery of SnoValley) 8130 Railroad Avenue SE, 1 425 213-9321 Tue.- Sun. : 11 h - 17 h.
- 2 Carousel 8002 Railroad Avenue SE, 1 425 391-9199 Mon.- sat. : 10 h - 18 h ; Sun. : 11 h - 17 h. – Gift shop offering decorative items, jewelry and delicacies to offer or treat yourself.
- 3 Antiques Flying Frog Curiosity Shop 8112 Railroad Avenue SE, 1 425 888-9776 Game.- Mon. : 11 h - 17 h.
- 4 Station bookstore (Snoqualmie Depot Bookstore) 38625 SE King Street, 1 425 888-3030 Mon.- Sun. : 10 h - 17 h. – Located in the historic Snoqualmie station, this bookstore allows you to extend your visit to the place with a choice of books and souvenirs on the city and the history of the railway.
- 5 Falls Souvenir Shop (The Snoqualmie falls store) 6501 Railroad Avenue SE, 1 425 326-2563, e-mail : [email protected] Mon.- Sun. : 10 h - 16 h 45. – This shop offers souvenirs related to the falls below: postcards, dishes, books, T-shirts, caps, as well as drinks and treats.
- 6 Antiques Wild Hare Vintage 8050 Railroad Avenue SE, 1 425 954-3722 Mon.- Sun. : 10 h - 18 h. – Antique store offering furniture and jewelry.
Eat
Cheap
- 1 The Bindlestick 8010 Railroad Avenue SE, 1 425 888-0259 Mon.- Fri. : 7 h - 20 h ; sat. : 8 h - 20 h ; Sun. : 8 h - 18 h. – Café-brasserie offering beer and wine, as well as various kinds of sandwiches and pastries. This place regularly hosts local groups for concerts.
- 2 Got Rice Chinese Restaurant 8406 Railroad Avenue SE, 1 425 888-8168 Tue.- Game. : 11 h - 20 h ; Fri. : 11 h - 21 h ; sat.- Sun. : 12 h - 21 h. – Large choice of dishes cooked in the Chinese way.
- 3 Happy at the Bay Teriyaki 7328 Better Way SE, 1 425 831-1933 Mon.- sat. : 11 h - 21 h ; Sun. : 13 h - 20 h. – Asian cuisine, on the spot or to take away, at a very affordable price.
Average price
- 4 Gianfranco Ristorante Italiano 8150 Railroad Avenue SE, 1 425 888-6621 Mon.- Sun. : 16 h 30 - 21 h 30. – Italian restaurant offering a wide choice of Italian dishes as well as many Italian wines. The menu features gluten-free pastas and pizzas. It is also possible to stop at this restaurant only for a drink at the bar.
- 5 Aahaar an Indian Eatery 7726 Center Boulevard SE, 1 425 888-5500 Tue.- Game. : 11 h - 14 h and17 h - 21 h ; Fri. : 11 h - 14 h and17 h - 21 h 30 ; sat.- Sun. : 11 h - 15 h and17 h 30 - 21 h 30. – Restaurant offering Indian cuisine, in particular specialties from the two southernmost states of the country, Tamil Nadu and Kerala.
- 6 Caadxi taste of Oaxaca 8030 Railroad Avenue SE, 1 425 434-9587 Tue.- Game. : 11 h 30 - 21 h ; Fri.- sat. : 11 h 30 - 22 h ; Sun. : 11 h 30 - 20 h 30. – Homemade Tex-Mex cuisine using the basic ingredients.
Luxury
- 7 Salish Lodge Dining Room 6501 Railroad Avenue SE, 1 425 888-2556 Sun.- Game. : 7 h - 14 h and17 h - 21 h ; Fri.- sat. : 7 h - 14 h and17 h - 22 h. – Gourmet restaurant committed to a sustainable development approach concerning the choice of ingredients used in the composition of the dishes served. Menus with food and wine pairing are available.
- 8 Woodman lodge steakhouse & saloon 38601 SE King Street, 1 425 888-4441 Tue.- Game. : 16 h - 21 h ; Fri.- sat. : 16 h - 22 h ; Sun. : 16 h - 20 h. – Restaurant offering carefully selected meat accompanied by a wide choice of wines from the States of Oregon, Washington and Europe.
- 9 Vista Prime Steaks & Seafood 37500 SE North Bend Way, 1 425 888-1234 sea.- Sun. : 17 h - 22 h. – Gourmet restaurant of the Snoqualmie casino which offers menus of traditional local inspiration, with an atmosphere steakhouse revisited.
Have a drink / Go out
- 1 Finaghtys irish pub 7726 Center Boulevard SE # 110, 1 425 888-8833 Mon.- Sun. : 11 h - 2 h. – Irish pub offering a wide choice of beers as well as themed evenings, in particular karaoke every Thursday and Saturday evening.
- 2 Snoqualmie brewery and taproom 8032 Falls Avenue SE, 1 425 831-2357 Mon.- Game. : 12 h - 21 h ; Fri.- sat. : 11 h - 22 h ; Sun. : 11 h - 21 h. – Brewery offering a wide choice of beers made on site, some of which are only available seasonally.
- 3 Infusion bar and grill 7727 Center Boulevard SE, 1 425 292-3576 Mon.- Game. : 11 h - 0 h ; Fri. : 11 h - 2 h ; sat. : 8 h - 2 h ; Sun. : 8 h - 0 h. – Bar also offering a comprehensive catering menu and numerous TV screens allowing people to meet for sporting events.
Housing
The accommodation offer is limited within the city, the agglomeration of Seattle very close allows you to widen the choice.
Hotels
- 1 Salish Lodge & Spa 6501 Railroad Avenue SE, 1 425 888-2556, e-mail : [email protected] from 209 $ the night. – This luxury hotel offers rooms equipped with a fireplace, a double bed, a desk area, a lounge area and a large shower with hydrojets.
- 2 Hampton inn & suites 35228 Snoqualmie Parkway, 1 425 363-3888 room available from 15 h, to be released before 12 h. from 132 $ the night. – This hotel offers rooms equipped with a mini-fridge, a microwave and has an indoor heated swimming pool, a gym. Breakfast and internet access are included in the price of the night.
Communicate
- 1 Post Office 8264 Olmstead Lane SE, 1 800 275-8777 Mon.- Fri. : 9 h - 16 h 30. –
1 reserved parking space.
1 reserved parking space.Manage the day-to-day
Supermarkets
- 2 Safeway , 1 425 831-0376 Mon.- Sun. : 5 h - 1 h. – Supermarket with extended opening hours which also has a gas station and an office Western Union.
- 3 Snoqualmie market 8030 Railroad Avenue SE, 1 425 292-9183, e-mail : [email protected] Mon.- Game. : 7 h - 22 h ; Fri.- sat. : 7 h - 23 h ; Sun. : 8 h - 22 h. – Historical supermarket in the city which offers, among other things, a wide selection of groceries, beer and wine.
Cash dispensers
Many businesses have ATMs, however it is often preferable to withdraw money from an ATM at a bank, as the costs are lower.
- 4 Bank of America 7713 Center Boulevard SE Suite 170
- 5 Chase bank 34828 SE Douglas Street
- 6 KeyBank 7917 Center Boulevard SE
- 7 Sno Falls Credit Union 9025 Meadowbrook Way SE
Health
- 8 Snoqualmie Valley Hospital 9801 Frontier Avenue SE, 1 425 831-2300 permanently open. – Hospital with a 9 emergency service accessible from the rear.
Security
- 10 Snoqualmie police department 34825 SE Douglas Street, 1 425 888-3333
Around
- 1 Seattle – Largest city in Washington State, known for its dynamism in new technologies, its covered market and its skyscrapers.
