Discover the Authentic Great Northwest... Discover Issaquah, Washington!

Step into a community steeped in small town charm, unmatched beauty, amazing recreation and world-class amenities. A community nestled at the base of the majestic Cascade Mountain range yet mere minutes to the bustling hubs of Seattle and Bellevue. Discover a community known regionally and nationally for its amazing arts and festivals, specialty shopping and dining and unparalleled outdoor activities.

Exploring the Puget Sound Region?
Looking for Weekend Family Activities?
Extending Your Business Trip by a Few Days?
Out on the Town?
Treating Yourself?
Seeking some Culture?
Authentic NW Adventure
Looking for a new place to call Home?
Searcing for that Ideal Senior/Active Living/Retirement Location?

Exploring the Puget Sound Region?

Issaquah is your "base camp" for northwest exploration. Whether you are spending the day traveling up the Mountains to Sound Greenway to hit the slopes at Snoqualamie Pass (only 37 miles away), or you are taking-in the unique urban northwest experience of Seattle, Issaquah puts you in the center of it all.

With lodging facilities for the both the discerning traveler or the cost-conscious guest, and the warmth of home-cooked meals, five-star cuisine, or casual family dining…you will unwind from your travels with room to relax, enjoy and explore all that the community has to offer.

Looking for Weekend Family Activities?

Bring your family to the internationally-recognized Salmon Days Festival during the first week of October! Enjoy amazing food, crafts, music and entertainment for kids and adults as we celebrate the annual return of the Salmon.

Take a family hike up one of the dozens of family-friendly hikes through the "Issaquah Alps" or enjoy the waterfront beauty of Sammamish State Park.

Visit Washington State's only urban fish hatchery to learn more about the lifecycle and heritage of the Salmon... a pacific northwest icon. Stroll through a line-up of vintage cars at the Fenders on Front Street in June. Visit the Cougar Mountain Zoo where children can view everything from tigers to cranes to reindeer.

Enjoy historic downtown Issaquah for Art Walks and Music on the Streets each summer. Visit historical icons such as the Issaquah History Museum, the restored Hailstone Feed Store, the Train Depot and Gilman Town Hall.

Enjoy the many youth education programs organized by the Village Theatre, where over 53,000 children participate in performing arts education and training each year.

Extending Your Business Trip by a Few Days?

Step out of your hotel room, take in a breath of the crisp northwest air and hike up the Issaquah Alps for amazing scenery. Sip a hand-crafted brew at the Rouge Issaquah Brewhouse in historic downtown Issaquah and enjoy live music at one of a number of venues. Take a quick ride to nearby Snoqualamie Casino for exciting table and video gaming action and live music. Take in a performance at the Village Theatre a top-rated performing arts venue serving the entire region. Strap on the snowshoes or skis and hit the slopes. Bring your clubs and take advantage of one of a number of nearby golf courses, including Sahalee Country Club... home of the 2010 U.S. Senior Open.

Out on the Town?

Who knew that one of the world’s top Jazz Clubs is a mere five minutes from downtown Issaquah?! Each weekend, Bakes Place Jazz Supper Club brings some of the word's top jazz and blues acts to the Issaquah/Sammamish region.

Stroll through historic downtown Issaquah to visit 5-star restaurants, sip outstanding wine from Washington and the world, and enjoy live music and performances. Enjoy top-rated theatre arts in an historic and unique setting in downtown Issaquah as you settle-in for one of the Village Theatre's amazing performances. Visit Fins Bistro, Pogacha Restaurant, Lombardi's Italian Restaurant, Nicholino Ristorante, Jak's Grill, Tutta Bella Neapolitan Pizzeria or one of dozens of other unique dining experiences Issaquah has to offer.

Treating Yourself?

Melt away your worries with a relaxing massage from one of  number of signature massage therapy venues across Issaquah. Experience renewal and rejuvenation from Fern Life Center's unique services. Enjoy yoga or pilates as you gaze up at the Issaquah Alps and take-in the calming sounds from Issaquah Creek. Tour the historic and award winning Boehm's Chocolate factory and pick up some hand-made confections for yourself or a gift.

Stroll down tree-lined Gilman Boulevard and take-in an afternoon of shopping at historic Gilman Village. This board-walk style shopping district harkens back to a turn of the Century village... boasting eclectic shopping, fine dining, and new experiences around every corner. Find everything from an antique clock maker to an Italian coffee shop. Discover a far-east importer of unique household goods and decorations, a novelty toy store and a high-end pilates studio... Gilman Village has everything for the shopper looking for unique gifts and services.

Treat yourself with specialty foods including hand-cut steaks, chops, homemade sausage and jerkey from Fischer Meats or bring home the best in fresh fish fillets, tuna steaks, Alaskan crab legs, oysters and other seafood specialties from Gemini Fish Market. Try the Cioppino... a northwest favorite!

Seeking some Culture?

Learn about Issaquah's past and experience the northwest of yesterday at the Issaquah Historical Museum. Visit UpFront, a unique art gallery organized by a collection of local artists who form an innovative artist organization-ArtEast. Take in some of the best in performing arts at the Village Theatre. Visit ArtbyFire... an Issaquah-based glassblowing studio and school. View hundreds of pieces of art from local craftsmen and artists during ArtWalks, held on the first Friday of every month from April until September. Or simply stroll around town to visit the many pieces of sculptured and pictured art available for all to enjoy.

Authentic NW Adventures

Try you luck fly-fishing among the high-mountain lakes or rivers of the Cascade range. Learn to paraglide off Poo Poo point, just minutes from downtown Issaquah. Grab a mountain bike or your hiking boots and hit the many trails of the Issaquah Alps. Take in a view of the Snoqualamie Falls. East some fresh fish, freshly brewed micro brews, or fresh northwest coffee... all signature pieces of the Northwest heritage and culture.

Looking for a new place to call home for your Family?

Top rated schools, friendly neighbors, acres of parks and recreational areas to explore, all within close proximity to a major hub of commerce, industry, arts and culture. Issaquah is fast-becoming THE destination for new residents and new families in the Puget Sound region. A diverse and thriving residential location, ideal for families... where you can still walk to the grocery store, the coffee shop or to a park, but still be able to hop in the car and take your family to a Mariner's game, to the ski slopes or on a ferry boat ride within minutes. A residential community with its own unique and well-preserved history and culture, along with the vibrancy of young professionals, retirees, growing families... your move to Issaquah may just be one of the last moves you make.

Searching for that Ideal Senior/Active Living/Retirement Location?

The Issaquah/Sammamish region was rated as one of the best locations to retire by major publications. With first-class facilities, close proximity to outstanding health care, outstanding recreational opportunities and outstanding amenities, Issaquah has become a sought-after destination for those individuals and couples seeking the perfect community to enjoy retirement and active senior living.