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Bellevue (15 min. east) is the home of The Bellevue Collection, a massive indoor shopping complex taking up multiple city blocks, with mid-range to high-end shops. There are a number of highly regarded restaurants in Bellevue.

Kirkland (15 min. NE) is a charming, artsy waterfront town on Lake Washington with galleries, high-end consignment shops and a wide range of great restaurants, including several waterfront restaurants with sunset views.

Woodinville (20 min. north) is the epicenter of Washington’s wine industry, with more than 100 wineries and tasting rooms. The state’s oldest and most well-known winery, Chateau Ste. Michelle, produces chardonnay, cabernet, merlot and riesling. The restaurant scene includes everything from top-rated cafes to several highly regarded restaurants. Reservations for The Herb Farm, the Northwest's most-exclusive seasonally focused restaurant, must be made months in advance.

Redmond (12 min. north) is a small community with several reliably good restaurants. Redmond is the starting point for several fantastic dedicated bike trails. Marymoor Park, at the north end of Lake Sammamish, has trails through lakeside willows and broad open expanses.

Issaquah (15 min. south) is a tucked-away community with a beloved playhouse featuring musicals, and several good restaurants.

Snoqualmie Falls (30 min. east), which plunges 270 feet, is one of the state’s top attractions. The Salish Lodge, at the falls, has a view dining room where they feature farm-style breakfasts (and superb dinners).

Cascade Range Hikes Farther east along the I-90 corridor, you’ll find trailheads for a number of hikes. Easy hikes here include Twin Falls (3.6 miles), Franklin Falls (2.5 miles) and the Denny Creek Waterslide (4 miles), a natural feature that’s great for kids on a hot day.