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Snoqualmie
Things to do while you're here
- The Northwest Rail Museum, located in Snoqualmie's historic train depot at 38625 S.E. King St., features restored railway equipment and historical displays, a gift shop and a book store. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. On weekends, visitors can board one of the trains for a five-mile ride to the North Bend depot. The train runs each hour from about 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through the end of September and on Sundays in October. Round-trip cost is $7 for adults, $6 for seniors and $5 for children 3-12. For more information, check www.trainmuseum.org
- The Snoqualmie Valley Candy Factory, with the decor of an old-fashioned soda shop, is always bustling at 8102 Railroad Ave. S.E. Behind viewing windows, workers make a variety of nut brittle, fudge and carmel corn. Out front, they serve up a full menu of treats, from "grinder" sandwiches to more than 30 flavors of ice cream. The shop is open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. each day.
- Snoqualmie Falls Brewing Co., 8032 Falls Ave. S.E., offers tours of the microbrewery, where small batches of ales are made each day. Visitors can taste 24-Karat Golden Ale, Black Frog Stout, Light from the Falls or other hand-crafted ales, including seasonal beers. The brewery is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays and noon to 5 p.m. on Saturdays. For more information, call 425-831-BEER or check out www.fallsbrew.com
- Snoqualmie Falls, of course, is the city's most famous sight. The waterfall, 100 feet higher than Niagara, attracts about 1.5 million tourists each year. There's an observation deck and places to picnic near the top, and rugged trails lead about a half-mile down to the base. It's open year round.
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