North Bend

 

This quaint town of Twin Peaks fame certainly embraces its time spent in the spotlight. However, this fame is only secondary, as the city can stand up on its own. The unmissable natural landscape spices up every view no matter which way you look at the town. One major asset of North Bend is Mount Si, which towers over the town like the mythical Mount Olympus. This comparison is regularly strengthened by cloud coverage, which partially obscures parts of the mountain from time to time. 

 

The city's origin story is an intriguing one. Native American tribes roamed these lands for thousands of years. The first time a non-native inhabitant had come to live in the area was in 1858. 

 

Soon enough, other settlers began to flock to the region. The city’s name stems from the fact that it sat along a bend in the Snoqualmie River. With this growth in population, logging and other industries soon followed. North Bend was eventually officially incorporated as Washington town in 1909, and, as they say, the rest is history. If you’re interested in finding out more about the North Bend area, museums like the Snoqualmie Valley Historical Museum can help give you a wonderful step back into the past. 

• Delicious flavors from all around the world 
• The beautiful natural vistas found all throughout the city
• A rich and intriguing history stretching back for well over a century 
• The endless fun to be had along trails like Rattlesnake Ridge or Twin Falls

The people here are a quaint bunch and help to preserve that certain charm that North Bend emits. They also know how to keep the good times rolling. So, whether you’re craving one of the city's many quality dishes from restaurants like the Wildflower Bistro or hiking along the Mount Si trail on your next big adventure, you’re sure to discover something to fall in love with. 

Then there’s the food. First up, the Wildflower Bistro has a selection of delicious wines on offer. Next, there’s North Bend Bar & Grill and The Iron Duck Public House for some incredibly prepared steaks. Il Paesano Ristorante Italiano can bring a slice of Italy home with their wide variety of authentic Italian cuisines. Perhaps you’d like to continue to take your tastebuds abroad. El Caporal can offer you some wonderful Mexican cuisines right here in Washington. On the other hand, there’s UnPhogettable, where guests regularly enjoy their various, delicious Vietnamese dishes. The entire global spectrum of cuisines is never beyond your reach in North Bend.

Of course, we must mention the 4,167-foot-tall elephant in the room. Mount Si is host to a litany of natural amenities and fun to be had, from its various hiking and biking trails to its awe-inspiring views. For those still in need of an adventure, the Teneriffe Falls can certainly excite explorers of all ages. Maybe you’re feeling lucky back on ground level. Why not stop in the Snoqualmie Casino for some fun with a few of your best friends? 

 

Perhaps instead you’d like to study and immerse yourself within the region’s history. The Santa Train and Snoqualmie Valley museums can serve as the perfect portal to a time not so long ago. The star attraction of North Bend is unmistakably its natural landscape. It’s gorgeous and can keep any amateur explorer enthralled for years to come.

The Snoqualmie Valley School District is filled with talented and welcoming educators and staff members that are prepared to serve the many growing young minds of the Snoqualmie Valley. A handful of the city’s local schools can be seen below.