Linda's Guidebook
1) Food scene
Brank's BBQ & Catering
13701 24th St EMouth-watering BBQ (and 2 blocks away!)
The Buttered Biscuit
1014 North StAmazing breakfasts, huge portions.
Copper Coins Coffee
16202 64th Street EastCRAFT.19
1201 Main StCraft coffee, gluten-free food options, live music
Dixie's Home Cookin
15717 Main St EEl Charro Grill Mexican Restaurant
15422 Main Street EastOffers good, covered outdoor eating area that is COVID compliant. Visit website at https://www.farm12.org/ to “grab a table” in advance of arriving to save time waiting in line during peak times or call in for pickup.
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Farm 12 Restaurant & Events
3303 8th Ave SEOffers good, covered outdoor eating area that is COVID compliant. Visit website at https://www.farm12.org/ to “grab a table” in advance of arriving to save time waiting in line during peak times or call in for pickup.
Farrelli's Pizza, Sumner
15007 Main St ETasty wood-fired pizza
Half Lion Brewing Company
1723 W Valley Hwy EHometown Charm Cafe
1012 Main StreetComfort food
Main St Dairy Freeze
1402 Main StAmazing burgers and hand-made shakes
Mama Stortini's Restaurant & Bar
3207 E Main AveThe best Italian restaurant around
Not in Sumner, but one of our family’s personal favorites. Kids like the browned butter and matithra cheese, I like the meat sauce mixed with the browned butter and mathirhra cheese and my husband likes the spaghetti and meatballs. It’s a hit all around.
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The Old Spaghetti Factory
17100 Southcenter ParkwayNot in Sumner, but one of our family’s personal favorites. Kids like the browned butter and matithra cheese, I like the meat sauce mixed with the browned butter and mathirhra cheese and my husband likes the spaghetti and meatballs. It’s a hit all around.
RIVERS EDGE CAFE
13624 Valley Ave EComfort food, craft brews, happy hour
Secret Garden Gift Shop & Tea
1711 Elm St EThis is a destination experience dining location. Food is AMAZING!!
Sorci's Italian Cafe and Enoteca
1012 Ryan AveTrackside Pizza
201 N MeridianThe Windmill Bistro
16009 60th St EGreat food! Offers COVID compliant outdoor seating and takeout.
2) Meal Delivery - Convenience
Make meals easier while on extended travel with a meal delivery service.
FlexPro Meals delivers no-fuss individually proportioned, fresh-made meals each week that can be easily microwaved and eaten. Works for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Flex Pro Meals
5706 Troost AveFlexPro Meals delivers no-fuss individually proportioned, fresh-made meals each week that can be easily microwaved and eaten. Works for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Chef cooked, healthy individual meals delivered to you. Pick from meal plans from 4-12 meals per week ranging in price from $8.50-$12.50 per meal.
Freshly
8704 Bollman PlaceChef cooked, healthy individual meals delivered to you. Pick from meal plans from 4-12 meals per week ranging in price from $8.50-$12.50 per meal.
3) Grocery Stores
Has just about everything, including organic, gluten free, health supplements and a pharmacy
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Fred Meyer
1100 N MeridianHas just about everything, including organic, gluten free, health supplements and a pharmacy
WinCo Foods
6621 166th Ave EGreat for the budget conscious
4) Unique Shopping
Designer and higher quality thrift shop boutique. You’ll be amazed at what you find here. It’s worth a stop.
Blue, A Goodwill Boutique - Sumner
926 Main StDesigner and higher quality thrift shop boutique. You’ll be amazed at what you find here. It’s worth a stop.
Five 12 Apparel
909 Main StFleurish Home, LLC
Ryan AvenueA Good Book
1014 Main StOur daughter’s favorite local bookstore.
Inta Vintage
1109 Main StJunkers Nest
1002 Main StKissed By Chloe
1018 Main StMy Big Sisters Shoes Boutique
921 Main StOff the Beaten Path
1109 Main St
Pamela's On Main
A Picket Fence
1006 Main StPuyallup Farmers' Market
330 S MeridianMy Pampered Life Seattle
15127 Kincaid AveSimple Tidings & Kitchen
1115 Main StSparrow & Nightingale's
1008 Main StSugarBabies
926 Main StVanLierop Garden Market Ltd
1020 Ryan AveWhispering Hills Market LLC
909 Main St5) Hikes and Parks
Get outside with hikes and parks. Go to <<https://www.wta.org/go-outside/hikes >> or download the WTA Trailblazer app for more trails in the area
Franklin Ghost Town
A Magical Hike on the Gnomes Trail in Maple Valley is fun loop within a network of trails called Henry Ridge in Maple Valley. This whole area is so pretty it feels like a fairy tale, which is probably why many of the trails sport names like Once Upon a Time, Lil’ Red and The Lorax.
Get more information about Gnomes Trail at this website below before heading out:
https://www.soundsfunmom.com/2017/11/15/take-a-magical-hike-on-the-gnomes-trail-in-maple-valley/
Gnomes Trail
Gnomes TrailA Magical Hike on the Gnomes Trail in Maple Valley is fun loop within a network of trails called Henry Ridge in Maple Valley. This whole area is so pretty it feels like a fairy tale, which is probably why many of the trails sport names like Once Upon a Time, Lil’ Red and The Lorax.
Get more information about Gnomes Trail at this website below before heading out:
https://www.soundsfunmom.com/2017/11/15/take-a-magical-hike-on-the-gnomes-trail-in-maple-valley/
Lake Tapps Park
2022 198th Ave EPinnacle Peak Park
26838 SE 481st StGreat hike!
Local botanical garden. Beautiful! Highly recommended. There is even a nature trail down to a cold spring.
PowellsWood Garden
430 S Dash Point RdLocal botanical garden. Beautiful! Highly recommended. There is even a nature trail down to a cold spring.
The Ruston waterfront in Tacoma is a cool drive lined with unique places to enjoy the water, eat and shop. Get out and walk the path along the beach. It’s a great place to enjoy an afternoon.
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Ruston
The Ruston waterfront in Tacoma is a cool drive lined with unique places to enjoy the water, eat and shop. Get out and walk the path along the beach. It’s a great place to enjoy an afternoon.
This hike offers great views, but be ready for a steady climb the whole way.
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Mt. Si Trailhead
This hike offers great views, but be ready for a steady climb the whole way.
Tiger Mountain Trailhead
Tiger Mountain TrailVictor Falls City Park
18212 Rhodes Lake Rd EThe Skookum Flats hike is one of our family’s favorites and it’s located just past Enumclaw off HWY 410. Choose between a shorter or longer river walk through old-growth forest to a 250-foot cascading waterfall.
The Skookum Flats Trail meanders alongside the White River between the Dalles and Silver Springs Campgrounds, just outside the northeast entrance of Mount Rainier National Park. As the name suggests, Skookum Flats involves little in the way of elevation gain, taking hikers on a gentle tour through old-growth forest, past mossy rocks and fallen trees, with plenty of river views.
If you opt for the shorter, 4.2 mile hike with just 100 feet of elevation gain, begin from the trailhead on FR 73 just beyond the bridge. Once you're on the trail, head south, following the river upstream. If you're after a longer hike, start from the trailhead on FR 7160 and begin your hike northward, heading downstream. From either direction, the trail is wide and mostly free of rocks and roots, making it an ideal outing for all abilities.
Skookum Flats - North Trailhead
National Forest Development Road 7300The Skookum Flats hike is one of our family’s favorites and it’s located just past Enumclaw off HWY 410. Choose between a shorter or longer river walk through old-growth forest to a 250-foot cascading waterfall.
The Skookum Flats Trail meanders alongside the White River between the Dalles and Silver Springs Campgrounds, just outside the northeast entrance of Mount Rainier National Park. As the name suggests, Skookum Flats involves little in the way of elevation gain, taking hikers on a gentle tour through old-growth forest, past mossy rocks and fallen trees, with plenty of river views.
If you opt for the shorter, 4.2 mile hike with just 100 feet of elevation gain, begin from the trailhead on FR 73 just beyond the bridge. Once you're on the trail, head south, following the river upstream. If you're after a longer hike, start from the trailhead on FR 7160 and begin your hike northward, heading downstream. From either direction, the trail is wide and mostly free of rocks and roots, making it an ideal outing for all abilities.
So nice that you can go visit a rainforest right outside our back door! Go see the unique wonders of this temperate rainforest.
Carbon River Rainforest Trail
So nice that you can go visit a rainforest right outside our back door! Go see the unique wonders of this temperate rainforest.
6) Sightseeing/Activities (Local)
Things to see or do locally
Experience the very best views of Seattle from the water on one of our seven sightseeing cruises.
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Argosy Cruises - Seattle Waterfront
1101 Alaskan WayExperience the very best views of Seattle from the water on one of our seven sightseeing cruises.
Seattle flourished after the Klondike gold rush. See how Seattle played a role in this historic time.
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Klondike Gold Rush þjóðminjasafn
319 2nd Ave SSeattle flourished after the Klondike gold rush. See how Seattle played a role in this historic time.
LeMay - Bílasafn Ameríku
2702 E D StThe Museum of Glass is an amazing place to see beautiful blown glass artwork displayed as well as being made. Artwork by famous artists like Chihuly have been displayed here.
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Glasmúseum
1801 Dock StThe Museum of Glass is an amazing place to see beautiful blown glass artwork displayed as well as being made. Artwork by famous artists like Chihuly have been displayed here.
Northwest Trek Wildlife Park is a 723-acre wildlife park located in Eatonville, Washington, United States. The park is home to black and grizzly bears, grey wolves, bald eagles, a cougar, wolverines, bobcats and more. Its primary feature is a tram tour which takes visitors through a 435-acre free-roam area. The park also allows guests to drive their own vehicles past bison, mountain goats, Roosevelt elk, deer, caribou, swans and more on a Wild Drive tour. Guests can also take a premier Keeper Adventure Tour and go off-road in a Jeep with a keeper and up close to wildlife.
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Northwest Trek Wildlife Park
11610 Trek Dr ENorthwest Trek Wildlife Park is a 723-acre wildlife park located in Eatonville, Washington, United States. The park is home to black and grizzly bears, grey wolves, bald eagles, a cougar, wolverines, bobcats and more. Its primary feature is a tram tour which takes visitors through a 435-acre free-roam area. The park also allows guests to drive their own vehicles past bison, mountain goats, Roosevelt elk, deer, caribou, swans and more on a Wild Drive tour. Guests can also take a premier Keeper Adventure Tour and go off-road in a Jeep with a keeper and up close to wildlife.
Seattle landmark. See the fish fly and other local vendors. Get the classic Seattle experience that you will never forget!
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Pike Place Market
1531 Western AveSeattle landmark. See the fish fly and other local vendors. Get the classic Seattle experience that you will never forget!
A MUST SEE! A classic area landmark that never fails to provide awe-inspiring views. These falls are impressive and don’t require a hike to get to.
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Snoqualmie-foss
6501 Railroad AveA MUST SEE! A classic area landmark that never fails to provide awe-inspiring views. These falls are impressive and don’t require a hike to get to.
Sumner Ryan House Museum
1228 Main StSee Sumner’s history at this historic house converted to a museum.
Tacoma Listasafn
1701 Pacific AveAMAZING Zoo. So fun to just pack a lunch and go walk around for the day.
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Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
5400 N Pearl StAMAZING Zoo. So fun to just pack a lunch and go walk around for the day.
Wild Waves Theme and Water Park
36201 Enchanted Pkwy SEnjoy this amusement and water slide park.
More than a museum, find out what it was like to be an Asian-American in the Pacific Northwest. Learn the inside story about what makes Chinatown International District unique.
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Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience
719 S King StMore than a museum, find out what it was like to be an Asian-American in the Pacific Northwest. Learn the inside story about what makes Chinatown International District unique.
7) Sightseeing/Day trips
Things to do within a day’s time
Do you want to take a ferry through the San Juan Islands? Go to https://www.wsdot.com/ferries/schedule/scheduledetailbyroute.aspx?route=ana-sj
and reserve a seat on the Anacortes ferry.
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Anacortes
Do you want to take a ferry through the San Juan Islands? Go to https://www.wsdot.com/ferries/schedule/scheduledetailbyroute.aspx?route=ana-sj
and reserve a seat on the Anacortes ferry.
The drive up HWY 410 (just out our back door) to the top up Chinook Pass takes you through Mt Rainier National Park and provides you with many places Ali g the way to snap breathtaking photos of the mountain and surrounding foothills. Pack a lunch and some sturdy shoes and stop at the rest area at the top of the pass to explore some of the trails through the high alpine meadows and lakes for even more amazing northwest photo opportunities.
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Chinook Pass
The drive up HWY 410 (just out our back door) to the top up Chinook Pass takes you through Mt Rainier National Park and provides you with many places Ali g the way to snap breathtaking photos of the mountain and surrounding foothills. Pack a lunch and some sturdy shoes and stop at the rest area at the top of the pass to explore some of the trails through the high alpine meadows and lakes for even more amazing northwest photo opportunities.
Access the Mt Rainier Gondola (see below for more info) in summer and skiing in winter. It’s truly a year-round destination.
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Crystal Mountain Resort
33914 Crystal Mountain BlvdAccess the Mt Rainier Gondola (see below for more info) in summer and skiing in winter. It’s truly a year-round destination.
Ebey's Landing State Park Heritage Site
Ebey's Landing RoadThe Hoh Rain Forest is located on the Olympic Peninsula. There is stunning scenery and hiking trails. Bring sturdy shoes, a rain coat, and your camera!
PS - stop at the visitor center for area tips and maps.
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Hoh Rain Forest Heimsóknarstofa
18113 Upper Hoh RdThe Hoh Rain Forest is located on the Olympic Peninsula. There is stunning scenery and hiking trails. Bring sturdy shoes, a rain coat, and your camera!
PS - stop at the visitor center for area tips and maps.
While this is a little further away (approx 2hr drive) it is well worth scheduling a day (or weekend) trip to see this charming Bavarian-style town tucked away in the Cascade mountains along Hwy 2. Not only does the town remind you of “The Sound of Music”, but the drive to get there has scenery not to be missed. Festivals like May Day and Octoberfest are especially fun. You could also make this a weekend trip!
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Leavenworth
While this is a little further away (approx 2hr drive) it is well worth scheduling a day (or weekend) trip to see this charming Bavarian-style town tucked away in the Cascade mountains along Hwy 2. Not only does the town remind you of “The Sound of Music”, but the drive to get there has scenery not to be missed. Festivals like May Day and Octoberfest are especially fun. You could also make this a weekend trip!
A MUST DO! Visit the tallest active volcano in the US. Drive up to Paradise lodge and hike some of the scenic trails right from the parking lot. Make sure to bring your camera to capture the spectacular views!! You can also visit without having to pay park entrance fees by driving to the too if Chinook Pass.
(PS - Make sure to bring a jacket and bug spray since it can be sunny and cool at the top).
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Mount Rainier þjóðgarður
A MUST DO! Visit the tallest active volcano in the US. Drive up to Paradise lodge and hike some of the scenic trails right from the parking lot. Make sure to bring your camera to capture the spectacular views!! You can also visit without having to pay park entrance fees by driving to the too if Chinook Pass.
(PS - Make sure to bring a jacket and bug spray since it can be sunny and cool at the top).
Available from Crystal Mountain Resort during the summer, experience beautiful views best seen only from the heights at the top of the mountain.
Mt. Rainier Gondola
Available from Crystal Mountain Resort during the summer, experience beautiful views best seen only from the heights at the top of the mountain.
WOW! Do you want to see the mountain that erupted? Now is your chance to see all the devastation and the recovery. Learn what happened here in the Northwest that fateful day back on May 18, 1980. Bring your camera and your coat. Be prepared to capture some memorable photos.
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Mt St Helens heimsóknar miðstöð
3029 Spirit Lake HwyWOW! Do you want to see the mountain that erupted? Now is your chance to see all the devastation and the recovery. Learn what happened here in the Northwest that fateful day back on May 18, 1980. Bring your camera and your coat. Be prepared to capture some memorable photos.
See wildlife in their natural settings at this unique “drive-through” style wildlife park.
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Northwest Trek Wildlife Park
11610 Trek Dr ESee wildlife in their natural settings at this unique “drive-through” style wildlife park.
Do you want to see the ocean? Just 2 hours away is Ocean Shores where you can get an amazing view of the vast Pacific Ocean. The water is cold, so don't plan on swimming.
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Ocean Shores Beach
Do you want to see the ocean? Just 2 hours away is Ocean Shores where you can get an amazing view of the vast Pacific Ocean. The water is cold, so don't plan on swimming.
One of the 3 temperate rainforests located in the Olympic National Park. Stop at the Ranger station to get visitor information.
Quinault Rain Forest Ranger Station
902 N Shore RdOne of the 3 temperate rainforests located in the Olympic National Park. Stop at the Ranger station to get visitor information.
The San Juan Islands are well known for splendid vistas, salt water shores, quiet woodlands, orca whales and one of the last remaining native prairies in the Puget Sound/Northern Straits region.
Plan your visit early and enjoy the ferry ride. Better yet, make it a weekend trip and enjoy staying at one of the many local hoteliers orbed & breakfasts on the islands.
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San Juan Islands
The San Juan Islands are well known for splendid vistas, salt water shores, quiet woodlands, orca whales and one of the last remaining native prairies in the Puget Sound/Northern Straits region.
Plan your visit early and enjoy the ferry ride. Better yet, make it a weekend trip and enjoy staying at one of the many local hoteliers orbed & breakfasts on the islands.