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Grab a friend and load up the car for a day trip filled with a 1.4 mile rt waterfall hike, lunch at a stunning lodge above the falls, and a steam train ride through the valley that will make you feel like you’re in a movie.

Here's your plan for a day trip with a waterfall hike, lodge lunch, and scenic train ride

Snoqualmie Waterfall Hike + Scenic Train Ride 🚂

Embark on a 1.4-mile round-trip hike to the base of Snoqualmie Falls, exploring the lush local flora and the waterfall's historical significance as a regional energy source.

Waterfall Hike

✅ Before you go: 
• Ideally start your hike by 10 a.m. You’ll want enough time to refuel with lunch after, and the only other train rides of the day are offered in the early afternoon
• The Snoqualmie Falls Trail is 1.4 miles RT, but if you’re not feeling up for the trek (no judgment!), opt for the Snoqualmie Falls Lower Trail. The trailhead to the Lower Trail is located a few minutes down the road from the main trailhead, and it’s a 0.4-mile RT hike on primarily flat ground. Both portions of the trail are open year-round
• The hike is not accessible for everyone as there are stairs without a ramp near the end of the trail
• If you don’t like getting wet, pack a raincoat. There’s almost always a misty breeze at the base!
• If you’re bringing a four-legged friend, make sure to bring a required leash

🚗 Transportation:
• ~35 minute drive from Seattle

💪 Pro tip:
• Read the signs along the trail that mention the area’s native wildlife and their Lushootseed (the spoken language of Puget Sound Salish tribes like the Snoqualmie Tribe) names! You’ll see ferns, salmonberry, vine maple, western hemlock and more. You’ll also find signage explaining the waterfall’s history as an energy source for the Seattle area

Hike 1.4 miles RT to the base of Snoqualmie Falls

Enjoy delicious meals at Salish Lodge & Spa, featuring warm biscuits and signature honey drizzle. Make reservations to experience their popular dining room.

Lodge Dining

✅ Before you go: Make a reservation…
• Brunch is served from 8 a.m.-1 p.m., and lunch is served 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
• If you’re not a guest at Salish Lodge, you’ll need a reservation to dine at their restaurant The Dining Room. You can make your reservation online: salishlodge.com/dining
• Make sure to book your reservation at least a few days in advance, as Saturdays and Sundays fill up in the days leading up to the weekend
• If you don’t secure a reso, The Attic at Salish Lodge accepts walk-ins! The Attic is a relaxed atmosphere that serves light fare and drinks, but you can also order dishes from The Dining Room. The Attic opens at 2 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays and 1 p.m. Fridays-Sundays

🚶‍♀️ + 🚗 Transportation:
• If you hiked the Lower Trail: 5 minute 🚗 from Snoqualmie Falls Lower Trail to Salish Lodge
• If you hiked the entire Snoqualmie Falls Trail: 5 minute 🚶‍♀️ from Snoqualmie Falls trailhead to Salish Lodge (parking for the trailhead is located right next to Salish Lodge!) 

💪 Pro tip:
• The Dining Room’s cocktail menu is currently 100% fall-flavored and 100% delicious! If you like 🍎, try the Apple Smash, made with flavors like apple cinnamon vodka, spiced apple cider and lemon. Check out their lunch menu to peek at the rest of the drinks
• Every meal at The Dining Room includes warm biscuits and butter, plus a choice of Salish Lodge’s Honey From Heaven. This sky-high drizzle of honey tradition started in 1916 to represent the Snoqualmie Falls, and the 🍯 is made from the lodge’s own honeybees!

Grab a bite to eat at Salish Lodge & Spa

Enjoy a picturesque steam train ride through Snoqualmie Valley, with stops at the Northwest Railway Museum's exhibit hall and historic depots.

Scenic Train Ride

✅ Before you go:
• Buy your tickets: Train tickets are $30 per adult (ages 13-61), $25 per senior (age 62+) and $15 per child (2-12). Make sure to purchase your tickets online before you catch the train. You can print them out or show them on your phone. If you print your tickets, they’ll punch a hole through them like in Polar Express!
• You can board the train at either the Snoqualmie Depot or the North Bend Depot (located about 5 minutes up the road from the Snoqualmie Depot, which is located in historic downtown Snoqualmie). When you purchase your tickets, make sure to pay attention to where your train boards!
• The train ride is the same no matter which location you board at. You’ll make a stop at the Snoqualmie Depot and the North Bend Depot for passengers to board and get off, plus stops at the Northwest Railway Museum’s exhibit hall and the edge of the Snoqualmie Valley. Make sure to get off at the stop you boarded at!

❗️ April through October, the train runs on Saturdays and Sundays only. November through March, the train runs on Saturdays only

🚗 Transportation:
• 5 minutes from Salish Lodge to the Snoqualmie Depot or 10 minutes to the North Bend Depot (depending on where your 🚂 boards from!)

💪 Pro tip:
• If you’re in a window seat on the side of the train facing Snoqualmie Falls when you pass by, try to catch a peek of the 🌈 in between the trees the waterfall makes on a sunny day!

Hop on a Northwest Railway Museum steam train ride through the Snoqualmie Valley

Here's your Nudge plan for a scenic Snoqualmie Valley day trip,

where you'll hike alongside a river to a waterfall,

refuel with lunch right above the falls, and then

hop on a steam train ride through the valley.

Start by hiking down to the base of the Snoqualmie Falls.

This stunning waterfall is named after the tribe who

considers it to be the place of humanity's origin.

Next head up to the lodge perched right above the falls.

the yummiest part of this day trip is just around the corner,

biscuits are served at every meal, paired with the lodge's famous honey from heaven,

a dollop of sky high honey representing the Snoqualmie Falls.

The lunch at Salish lodge is incredible, but it's not even the best part.

You seriously can't beat this view, cheers!

head down the road and catch a classic vintage steam train for a scenic ride

you've always wished you could take a train ride that resembles

the Hogwarts Express and this Nudge makes dreams come true

it felt like Harry Potter himself was going to sit down right next to me.

The train literally stops on the edge of the

Snoqualmie Valley, over 400 ft above the ground.

This is the view people saw 100 years ago when they came to Snoqualmie by train.

The two hour train ride includes multiple stops so you can stretch

your legs and check out the Northwest Railway Museum's exhibit hall.

All you have to do to make it happen is text

this video to a friend and book your train tickets asap!

Here's your plan for an unheated vinyasa flow yoga session followed by a blueberry matcha treat. Watch the video 👇

Start off your weekend with an unheated Vinyasa flow in the Sweatbox Loft in Capitol Hill before treating yourself to a 🫐 blueberry 🫐 matcha! 

Vinyasa flow 🧘 + matcha 🍵 in Cap Hill

Join an unheated Saturday morning vinyasa yoga class in the Sweatbox Loft, perfect for all levels and known for its creative, welcoming flow.

Vinyasa yoga class

✅ Before you go
• The class mentioned in the video is Kelly Fulford’s unheated Saturday morning vinyasa class at 11:00.
• A single class is $28, but you can get a 2 week trial for $55! They also offer weekly, monthly and annual passes. https://www.sweatboxyoga.com
• The Loft door is accessible via code. You’ll get texted the code after you book your session, but the code is also listed on the door — it’s the last 4 digits of their phone number! 

💪 Pro tips
• There is often plenty of street parking on the east side of Cal Anderson park (about 2 blocks from the studio).
•  I also enjoy Jess Klein’s heated vinyasa class. If you decide to take a heated class from Sweatbox, PLEASE BE AWARE THAT IT IS VERY VERY HOT! A DRYP heated class, for instance, feels cool compared to a Sweatbox heated vinyasa — please be prepared, rest when you need to and bring lots of water! 


Head to Sweatbox

Grab a unique blueberry matcha made with oat milk at Anchorhead Coffee, just a short walk from your Capitol Hill yoga class! Relax in their cozy seating areas.

Coffee & Matcha

✅ Before you go
• Anchorhead is just a few blocks away from Sweatbox — maybe a 10 min a walk? 

💪 Pro tips
• The blueberry matcha is made with oat milk — I recommend keeping it and not substituting :) 
• If the plush chairs by the window aren’t available, I recommend heading downstairs to the couch! 

🫐 🍵 at Anchorhead Coffee

Let's do some Saturday morning vinyasa and get a matcha.

you know that I practice yoga at DRYP in South Lake Union,

but I also go to Sweatbox Yoga in Capitol Hill.

but they also have a loft area that offers unheated classes.

there is a door in your loft with a keypad,

Y'all know that I love Kelly Fulford's class over at DRYP,

so I basically followed her over to Sweatbox to take her Saturday morning vinyasa.

so I recommend getting there early to get a prime spot.

I personally like to be at the front because I don't like looking at

And I really like this class because it's more

of a creative flow and perfect for all levels.

Just a couple blocks away is Anchorhead Coffee where I get a blueberry matcha.

but it also kind of tastes like a Froot Loop,

But this is such a treat to get after yoga.

Here's your plan for catching a budget-friendly movie with great Space Needle views at Boeing IMAX. Watch the video 👇

Catch a film at the Boeing IMAX theater at the Pacific Science Center — and enjoy a view of the Space Needle while you’re at it! 

Budget-friendly movie at Boeing IMAX 🎥

Watch new releases or special screenings at the Boeing IMAX theater in Pacific Science Center, with stunning views of the Space Needle. Arrive early for the best seats.

Watch a movie

✅ Before you go
• Street parking is available — you just have to look! But parking might be challenging if there is a sports game or concert at Climate Pledge! (Just something to keep in mind)
•  You can buy tickets in person or online 🎟️
• Prices vary! Box office films are about $21, but a lot of one-off movies are cheaper! In this case, I saw Blue Velvet and my ticket was $7!

💪 Pro tips
• Get to the theater early to secure parking and seating. 
• Check their available showings often! 

Head to the Boeing IMAX theater 🎬

It's no secret that I love to go to the movies and

the Boeing IMAX theater at the Pacific Science Center is no exception.

which is why I like to check back frequently.

you'll basically follow this spiral path downstairs,

which leads to the concession area where you can buy snacks,

The auditorium itself is big but not too big,

and I actually like the fact that you can't reserve seats.

After an usher goes over movie etiquette,

Here's your plan for enjoying delicious pizza, craft cocktails, and a cozy Seattle night out. Watch the video 👇

Rocco’s in Belltown is my go-to for amazing pizza and craft cocktails. Perfect for a casual night out or a late-night bite, this spot nails the vibe with tasty slices, cool décor, and a laid-back Seattle crowd

Hidden Gem for Pizza Lovers

Enjoy creative pizza and expertly crafted cocktails at Rocco’s in Belltown—a lively spot perfect for casual nights out, date nights, or group gatherings in Seattle.

Pizza & Cocktails

✅ Before you go

	•	It gets busy on weekends—grab a reservation if you’re going during peak hours.
	•	Street parking can be tricky; rideshare might be easier.
	•	Check their daily specials for unique pizza flavors.

💪 Pro tips

•	Pair your pizza with one of their craft cocktails—the bartenders know their stuff.
	•	Sit at the bar for faster service if it’s crowded.
	•	Great for groups, but split a few pies to try more flavors.

Pizza & Cocktails at Rocco’s

This pizza was so big it tried to be a third wheel on a date night.

Last Friday we explored Rocco's on 2nd Avenue.

It turned out to be the kind of place with low lighting,

and the smell of garlic and melted cheese in the air.

we had the cheesy garlic herb focaccia with marinara sauce.

It raised our expectations for the pizza to be even more satisfying,

Our half jalapeno face and half tikka tikka pizza arrived,

The chicken tikka hit all the right notes for Indian taste buds,

while the jalapeno face with all the cream cheese bread

crumbs really took the pizza to the next level.

shared laughed and the quiet magic of discovering Seattle

together one Friday date night at a time.

Here's your plan for enjoying wine and bites with a stunning lakefront view at The Cove. Watch the video 👇

Pour out a glass at Seattle’s newest wine bar! This is the Cove tucked away in South Lake Union! 💦🦆

Seattle winery with the BEST VIEW! 🍷

Sip wine with beautiful waterfront views at The Cove in Seattle's Eastlake. Enjoy a curated wine list, tasty small bites, and prime lakeside seating.

Wine tasting

✅ Before you go
• Welcome to The Cove! 🍷 I’d recommend making a reservation! The winery is new (as of June 2025) and has been very busy: https://www.thecoveseattle.com
• You gotta request to sit outside! 🥹
• Here’s the menu! It differs food-wise from weekdays to weekends: https://www.thecoveseattle.com/menu 🧀
• The menu changes frequently, but we loved the dip and salad options! 🥗
• I love this winery for meet-ups, because it’s in the middle of the city and open late! (Between 9PM and 10PM) ⏰
• The Cove is closed Mondays! 📆

💪 Pro tips
• There’s a parking lot available to use right next to The Cove for a fee, so you don’t have to worry about street parking! 🚗
• You are allowed to boat up too! ⚓️

Pour out a glass & take in the lake!

Pour out a glass at Seattle's newest wine bar.

This is the Cove tucked away in South Lake Union,

You are quite literally sitting right on the water.

Look at how adorable the decorations inside are too.

If you have people visiting and you're trying to show off.

The menu was great with a mix of plenty of different wines and small bites.

but this view is definitely what set it apart for me.