Located on the outskirts of the Seattle metropolitan area, about a half hour outside of the center of the city, the small town of Snoqualmie is an ideal golfing vacation spot, as it offers proximity to great courses, such as Mount Si Golf Club and Snoqualmie Ridge, entertainment at the local casino, and the ample accommodations associated with being near a large city.
Salish Lodge and Spa
This striking luxury hotel is located right above the 300-foot-tall Snoqualmie Falls, giving it a unique ambiance, to say the least. Each room feels like a luxury cabin, as they are all outfitted with oversized jet bath tubs and wood-burning fireplaces. The comfort is taken to such an extreme that incoming visitors can choose between six different pillow types for their bed. If guests want to get something to eat, the Salish Lodge has two different options: the Dining Room is a refined place for Northwest cuisine and the Attic is a nice spot to get a cocktail or local beer and relax.
Salish Lodge and Spa
6501 Railroad Ave. SE
Snoqualmie, WA 98065
(425) 888-2556
salishlodge.com
Fall City Inn
An eight-minute drive from Snoqualmie, the Fall City Inn is a great mix of modernity in a classic housing. The rooms at this 1920s building have been rebuilt and redesigned and brought thoroughly into the twenty-first century. Each of the inn's seven rooms has flat screen HDTVs, iPod docks and queen beds. Adjacent to the inn is the Roadhouse, which houses both a Mediterranean-influenced restaurant and the local Fall City Art Gallery.
Fall City Inn
4200 Preston Fall City Road SW
Fall City, WA 98024
(425) 222-4631
fallcityinn.com
House in the Trees Bed and Breakfast
The two-room House in the Trees Bed and Breakfast serves as a stark contrast to the hustle and bustle of the nearby Snoqualmie Casino. Where the latter is constant light and sound, the House in the Trees makes for a perfect getaway from it all with lovely mountain views and a well-kept garden that features an outdoor hot tub. One room has a Celtic theme, decked out in green and white, while the Rose room has a floral theme. Each morning, guests will enjoy a breakfast that ranges from blueberry pancakes to salmon and asparagus omelets.
House in the Trees Bed and Breakfast
35810 SE 96th Way
Snoqualmie, WA 98065
(425) 888-2549
bethabarafarms.blogspot.com
About The Author
Vincent Runyon is a writer working out of Portland, Ore. His work has been featured in "The Oregon Voice" and "Portland Monthly." Runyon received two bachelor's degrees from the University of Oregon. His greatest passions are traveling to new and different places and enjoying a good basketball game. Usually the two are mutually exclusive.
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