Guidebook for Issaquah

Sarah
Guidebook for Issaquah

Arts & Culture

*Incredible* live theater. You'll find Broadway-quality productions good enough to open in any major city in the world. No joke--this place is amazing.
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Village Theatre
303 Front St N
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*Incredible* live theater. You'll find Broadway-quality productions good enough to open in any major city in the world. No joke--this place is amazing.

Sightseeing

Issaquah Creek bursts with thousands of spawning salmon every fall, and the hatchery offers natural entertainment and exploration year-round. Check out the fish ladder in September-October!!!
Issaquah State Salmon Hatchery
125 W Sunset Way
Issaquah Creek bursts with thousands of spawning salmon every fall, and the hatchery offers natural entertainment and exploration year-round. Check out the fish ladder in September-October!!!

Food Scene

Jak's is recognized as one of the best Prime steakhouses in the country, and the food here isn't cheap--but it's a great value for steak lovers. Jay's favorite local restaurant by a long shot.
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Jak's Grill
14 Front St N
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Jak's is recognized as one of the best Prime steakhouses in the country, and the food here isn't cheap--but it's a great value for steak lovers. Jay's favorite local restaurant by a long shot.
It's home to some of the best microbreweries in the world--Rogue Brewery. Super-casual, comfortable setting--it's a great place to kick back with friends over a pint. Or three.
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Rogue Issaquah Brewhouse
35 W Sunset Way
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It's home to some of the best microbreweries in the world--Rogue Brewery. Super-casual, comfortable setting--it's a great place to kick back with friends over a pint. Or three.
Sarah can't get enough of their Tom Kha, and I'll eat any of their pan fried dishes with my hands--it's that good. Always packed, order early or be ready to wait!
Noodle Boat Thai Restaurant
700 Northwest Gilman Boulevard
Sarah can't get enough of their Tom Kha, and I'll eat any of their pan fried dishes with my hands--it's that good. Always packed, order early or be ready to wait!
Fantastic neighborhood coffee shop serving Stumptown Coffee (some of the best) with a very cool, casual NW atmosphere. Hosting office nomads, friends, and moms hanging out daily.
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Issaquah Coffee Company
317 NW Gilman Blvd
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Fantastic neighborhood coffee shop serving Stumptown Coffee (some of the best) with a very cool, casual NW atmosphere. Hosting office nomads, friends, and moms hanging out daily.
It's a fun and delicious place to design your own soft-serve desert. Kids go absolutely bonkers over this place, but it's new, tidy and inviting space draws in plenty of older kids (like us) as well.
Yum-E Yogurt & Espresso Bar
96 Front St N
It's a fun and delicious place to design your own soft-serve desert. Kids go absolutely bonkers over this place, but it's new, tidy and inviting space draws in plenty of older kids (like us) as well.
HAPPY HOUR! Seriously, most delicious tacos, burgers, and amazing nachos! Get there right at 4 if you can, it fills up fast. 21+ only
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El 42 Cantina
38 Front St N
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HAPPY HOUR! Seriously, most delicious tacos, burgers, and amazing nachos! Get there right at 4 if you can, it fills up fast. 21+ only

Essentials

Yes--Trader Joes less than a mile from the front door! If you haven't been here--it's worth the trip. The food is always interesting, affordable, and fantastic. Don't skip the wine department!
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Trader Joe's
975 NW Gilman Blvd
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Yes--Trader Joes less than a mile from the front door! If you haven't been here--it's worth the trip. The food is always interesting, affordable, and fantastic. Don't skip the wine department!

Everything Else

Wonderful, locally owned fitness studio providing a huge range of yoga, TRX training, and family friendly fitness. First class is always free so feel free to try it out today! You can find the schedule online and sign up for classes via the MindBody app or website. Come be a part of the community and leave feeling great!
One Mind Yoga
485 Front St N
Wonderful, locally owned fitness studio providing a huge range of yoga, TRX training, and family friendly fitness. First class is always free so feel free to try it out today! You can find the schedule online and sign up for classes via the MindBody app or website. Come be a part of the community and leave feeling great!
Wonderful local spa providing massage therapy, world class facials using all natural Eminence Skin Care products, and small, intimate yoga classes for every body. Welcoming and accepting, 'home' atmosphere for wellness. Call today to schedule some pampering!
Align 360
175 1st Pl NW
Wonderful local spa providing massage therapy, world class facials using all natural Eminence Skin Care products, and small, intimate yoga classes for every body. Welcoming and accepting, 'home' atmosphere for wellness. Call today to schedule some pampering!

Parks & Nature

Miles and miles of trails, with something for every ability level from toddlers to trekkers! Enjoy beautiful, varied forest environs, frequent wildlife sightings, and even some historic sites. Issaquah is nicknamed 'Trailhead City' and Tiger Mountain is one of the main reasons why.
Tiger Mountain State Forest
Miles and miles of trails, with something for every ability level from toddlers to trekkers! Enjoy beautiful, varied forest environs, frequent wildlife sightings, and even some historic sites. Issaquah is nicknamed 'Trailhead City' and Tiger Mountain is one of the main reasons why.
Another amazing natural area with miles of beautiful hiking trails, several waterfalls, and historic mining sites with interpretive information.
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Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park
18201 Southeast Cougar Mountain Drive
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Another amazing natural area with miles of beautiful hiking trails, several waterfalls, and historic mining sites with interpretive information.
Fun beach with protected swimming area for hot summer days. They also have kayak and stand-up paddle board rentals in the summer! Frequent eagle and heron sightings, playgrounds for the kids, and paved, flat trails for exploring. Also a boat launch on the east side of the lake.
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Lake Sammamish State Park
2010 NW Sammamish Rd
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Fun beach with protected swimming area for hot summer days. They also have kayak and stand-up paddle board rentals in the summer! Frequent eagle and heron sightings, playgrounds for the kids, and paved, flat trails for exploring. Also a boat launch on the east side of the lake.
If you're up for it, head up the 2 mile trail for amazing views of the valley and Lake Sammamish. On sunny days, bring a picnic to the trailhead and watch the paragliders circling and landing.
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Poo Poo Point Trailhead
11400 Issaquah-Hobart Road Southeast
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If you're up for it, head up the 2 mile trail for amazing views of the valley and Lake Sammamish. On sunny days, bring a picnic to the trailhead and watch the paragliders circling and landing.