Rachel’s guidebook

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Rachel’s guidebook

Food

These places are an easy walk from our place. Check google for many more options.
Go the long way -- try a short hike from the trail head located on SE 60th and follow signs to the Coal Creek trail which will bring you to Newcastle Commons.
37 locals recommend
Starbucks
3720 Factoria Blvd SE
37 locals recommend
Go the long way -- try a short hike from the trail head located on SE 60th and follow signs to the Coal Creek trail which will bring you to Newcastle Commons.
Neighborhood dining with music videos and a lively atmosphere.
6 locals recommend
Resonate Brewery + Pizzeria
5606 119th Ave SE
6 locals recommend
Neighborhood dining with music videos and a lively atmosphere.
Comfort food
Terry's Kitchen
5625 119th Ave SE
Comfort food
104 locals recommend
MOD Pizza
6010 15th Ave NW
104 locals recommend
Chinese -- dine in or take out.
17 locals recommend
Yea's Wok
6969 Coal Creek Pkwy SE
17 locals recommend
Chinese -- dine in or take out.
Wonderful array of asian and international foods, as well as seasonal produce.
S-Mart Asian Supermarket
5629 119th Ave SE
Wonderful array of asian and international foods, as well as seasonal produce.
Lots of options
30 locals recommend
Safeway
15100 SE 38th St
30 locals recommend
Lots of options
Full service grocery store
19 locals recommend
QFC
4800 NE 4th St
19 locals recommend
Full service grocery store
Gourmet ice cream. Wine and beer pairings available.
Frosty Barrel
13197 Newcastle Commons Dr
Gourmet ice cream. Wine and beer pairings available.
Burgers, grill, bar.
Blazing Onion
13195 Newcastle Commons Drive
Burgers, grill, bar.

Sightseeing

Well maintained, moderate hiking trails connect to Lake Washington to the West or head East toward Squak Mountain area
Coal Creek Trail
Coal Creek Trail
Well maintained, moderate hiking trails connect to Lake Washington to the West or head East toward Squak Mountain area
Walking trails, Lake WA beach access, good sunsets, picnic areas. Dogs are only allowed Oct- April.
15 locals recommend
Newcastle Beach Park
4400 Lake Washington Blvd SE
15 locals recommend
Walking trails, Lake WA beach access, good sunsets, picnic areas. Dogs are only allowed Oct- April.
Beautiful hikes, scenery. Worth the drive.
151 locals recommend
Mount Rainier
151 locals recommend
Beautiful hikes, scenery. Worth the drive.
Stunning photo ops.
723 locals recommend
Chihuly Garden and Glass
305 Harrison St
723 locals recommend
Stunning photo ops.
On a clear day you can see for miles and miles
1748 locals recommend
Space Needle
400 Broad St
1748 locals recommend
On a clear day you can see for miles and miles
Hike to the base for a different perspective
505 locals recommend
Snoqualmie Falls
6501 Railroad Ave
505 locals recommend
Hike to the base for a different perspective

Food scene

Shopping and dining. Free covered parking.
334 locals recommend
Bellevue Square
575 Bellevue Square
334 locals recommend
Shopping and dining. Free covered parking.
a "third place" mall. Shopping, dining, chess games, concerts
43 locals recommend
Crossroads Bellevue
15600 NE 8th St
43 locals recommend
a "third place" mall. Shopping, dining, chess games, concerts
Fun to wander
2310 locals recommend
Pike Place Market
1531 Western Ave
2310 locals recommend
Fun to wander

City advice

Getting around

Be aware of car pool lanes and toll lanes

If you have a rental car you may find it's worth getting the inclusive tolls rate as the carpool lanes and tolled sections of our highways will save you time and reduce stress