Bolded items are free/included in Residences at Swiftwater rate.

Fitness, sports and rentals:

• Gym and pool at Residences of Swiftwater Rec Center
• Tennis, Pickleball and Basketball courts at Dawson Park (see Residences Rec Center for equipment available for wedding guests to borrow)
• Disc Golf at Dawson Park
• Bocce Ball, Croquet, Badminton and Frisbees also available at Dawson Park
• Walk the 1000 steps and take in the stunning views behind Suncadia Lodge
• Walk or run the extensive Suncadia trail network (both paved and unpaved)
• Rent Stand Up Paddleboards on Suncadia pond
• Recreational Biking - rent bikes from Suncadia, explore >10 miles of paved paths throughout property
• Axe Throwing at Suncadia Nelson Farm
• Archery at Suncadia Nelson Farm

Golf options nearby:

• Mini Par 3 course at Residences at Swiftwater (clubs available at Rec Center)
• Suncadia Rope Rider
• Suncadia Prospector Course
• Sun Country Golf Course (also 9 iron bar and grill for food) - challenging but economical public course a few miles away off exit 78

The Eastern Cascades are famous for the epic hiking (see below). However, there are lots of other fun things to do around the area as well.

Hikes:

• Snoqualmie Falls (1 hour away from residences, between airport and residences) - Easy, 1.4 miles RT (short walk to see falls). Grab a drink/bite at nearby Salish Lodge.
• Peoh Point (45 mins from residences) - Easy, 3.4 miles RT. More relaxed hike closer to wedding location.
• Mount Catherine (50 mins from residences) - Moderate, 3 miles RT. Short and steep with stunning views of Mount Rainier.
• Rattlesnake Ridge (50 mins from residences, between airport and residences) - Moderate, 4 miles RT. A Seattle classic!
• Hex Mountain (20 mins from residences) - Difficult, 7.5 miles RT. A steep but rewarding Cascades hike.
• Snow Lake (35 mins from residences, between airport and residences) - Difficult, 7 miles RT. Beautiful views showcasing the Alpine Lake Wilderness region. Pictured above!
• Mailbox Peak Old Trail (50 mins from residences, between airport and residences) - Serious challenge, 5.4 miles RT, 3800 ft elevation gain. For double the miles and less pitch, use the New Trail. Bride and Groom's favorite hike!
  

Other Outings:

• Rent ATVs, SidexSides, Pontoon Boats - Explore Mt. Peoh on your own or take a 2 hour tour
• Mountain Biking - Rent bikes at Ride Roslyn Bike & Board and ride a multitude of trails in Roslyn
• Whiskey tasting at Heritage Distillery
• Pub Crawl in Cle Elum (Dru Bru, Mule & Elk, Taneum Creek)
• Fly Fishing on the Yakima River - Half day trip with some driving involved
• River Float on the Cle Elum River
• Horseback Trail Ride at Flying Horseshoe Ranch
• Walk or bike Coal Mines Trail connecting Roslyn and Cle Elum

Two small towns are close by: Roslyn, which is charming, compact and famously used in several TV shows (Northern Exposure and The Man in the High Castle), and Cle Elum, which is a more authentic working town with roots in mining. Below activities are free of charge.

• Explore Roslyn (self-guided Northern Exposure walking tour)
• Explore Cle Elum (check out the beloved Owen’s Meats, Cle Elum Bakery and the Telephone Museum (12-4), grab a coffee at Pioneer Coffee, Pub Crawl between 3 hometown breweries)

Breakfast / coffee / brunch

Suncadia

• The Source at Suncadia Lodge

Roslyn

• Basecamp Books & Bites - great coffee
• Roslyn Cafe
• Roslyn Old Company Mercantile - smoothies, eggs, etc.

Cle Elum

• Cottage Cafe - **the best cinnamon rolls!**
• Pioneer Coffee
• Sunset Cafe

Ritter Farms Blooms and Bistro 10am-2pm on Saturday/Sunday - a special place run by a very sweet family, a little off the beaten track, excellent brunch; reservations recommended



Lunch / sandwiches

Suncadia

• Swiftwater Hoist House
• The Stovehouse at Suncadia Inn
• The Source at Suncadia Lodge

Rosyln

• Basecamp Books & Bites
• The Roslyn Cafe - famous from Northern Exposure

Cle Elum

• Stella’s - great sandwiches
• Senor Bones - great burritos; very casual
• Dru Bru - pizza truck at the brewery
• Cottage Cafe - diner vibes
• Sunset Cafe - diner vibes

Ritter Farms Blooms and Bistro 10-2 on Saturday/Sunday - great lunch as well; reservations recommended



Dinner

Suncadia

• Hoist House at Swiftwater
• The Stovehouse at Suncadia Inn
• The Source at Suncadia Lodge

Roslyn

• Coal Chute Cafe (higher end) - make a reservation
• Roslyn Cafe (higher end) - make a reservation
• Roslyn Mexican Grill - casual, good Mexican
• Basecamp Books & Bites
• Logan's

Cle Elum

• Orchard (higher end) - make a reservation
• Taps & Tapas
• Mike’s Tavern
• Senor Bones - great burritos; very casual, closes at 8pm

• Chihuly Glass Museum / Space Needle (we recommend the combined tour!)
• Pike Place Market - Seattle's original farmers market and popular tourist destination
• Boeing Future of Flight factory tour (highly recommended if interest in aviation - see an in-progress 777!)
• Seattle Museum of Flight (lots of WWII aviation history)
• Ferry to Bainbridge or another island (Whidbey, Vashon, San Juan)
• Argosy boat cruise in Seattle
• Seattle Art Museum
• Museum of Pop Culture
• Pacific Science Center
• Ballard (Hiram M. Chittenden) Locks - this is a fun outing and really interesting
• Hikes close to North Bend, such as Rattlesnake Ridge, Little Si or Big Si
• glassybaby stores and hot shops - these little hand-blown glass votives are a famous Seattle icon