Things to do while you're visiting the Fall City & Preston neighborhoods:

• The Herbfarm: The Herbfarm's widely acclaimed restaurant, destroyed in a 1997 fire, hasn't been rebuilt yet, but there is still much to be found at the popular attraction in Fall City. There's a gift shop, nursery and, of course, a wide variety of herbs, flowers and trees. Located at 32804 Issaquah-Fall City Road, it is open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. through the holidays.
• The Old Preston Mill: Not much remains of the historic mill that burned down down about a decade ago after nearly 100 years in operation. There are a few buildings remaining on the 15-acre site, recently bought by King County for park purposes. One includes old sawing equipment, and the sawdust is still on the floor. It's located on Preston-Fall City Road Southeast at 310th Avenue Southeast.
• Preston Field House: Built 60 years ago as part of a federal government program to provide work for citizens during tough economic times, the wood and stone building has survived the years intact. Owned by King County and located next to property the county plans to develop into ball fields, it's used as a preschool during weekdays. It's across the street from the site of the former Preston Mill. Look up the hill above it and you'll see historic old homes.
• Snoqualmie and Raging Rivers: Both the Snoqualmie River and the Raging River wind through the Snoqualmie Valley, giving visitors to Fall City and Preston some of the most scenic sights possible. And if you head east out of Fall City on the Fall City-Snoqualmie Road toward Snoqualmie Falls, you will come to Southeast Fish Hatchery Road. Turn right and go to the Game Department fishing areas and, when the season is open, watch the steelheaders haul in their catches at the mouth of Tokul Creek, a popular fishing spot.
• Snoqualmie Falls: All right, so it's not exactly in Fall City. But you can't be this close and not visit the popular falls located about 5 miles east of Fall City on the Fall City-Snoqualmie Road. Be one of the 1.5 million visitors who watch the Snoqualmie River cascade 270 feet into a 65-foot-deep pool before continuing downstream. And if you're hungry, the Salish Lodge is right by the viewing platform.