Guidebook for Sultan Area
Food Scene
As a connoisseur of Biscuits & Gravy, having eaten them all over the country, these are absolutely the best anywhere.
The pastry rack is absolutely to die for, too!
36 locals recommend
Sultan Bakery
31407 US-2As a connoisseur of Biscuits & Gravy, having eaten them all over the country, these are absolutely the best anywhere.
The pastry rack is absolutely to die for, too!
Mountain View Diner
1306 Croft AveGreat breakfasts, great service, delicious pies.
They're the only delivery in town, and actually make a pretty good pizza for a reasonable price. There may be coupons and menu under the coffee table.
Sahara Pizza Sultan
31227 US-2They're the only delivery in town, and actually make a pretty good pizza for a reasonable price. There may be coupons and menu under the coffee table.
This is a family-owned Mexican restaurant that offers more than the typical Mexican fare. The food is great, the prices are reasonable, and the people are really nice.
Maggy’s Family Mexican Restaurant
This is a family-owned Mexican restaurant that offers more than the typical Mexican fare. The food is great, the prices are reasonable, and the people are really nice.
Parks & Nature
Only minutes from the cottage there are a couple of miles of lovely wooded trails alongside the Sultan River. There are herons, eagles, all kinds of waterfowl, beavers, and more. Keep your dog leashed though, there are lots of deer.
At the confluence of the Sultan and Skykomish Rivers walk under the rail line to watch the interactions of the two rivers, especially during high water periods.
7 locals recommend
Osprey Park
705 1st StOnly minutes from the cottage there are a couple of miles of lovely wooded trails alongside the Sultan River. There are herons, eagles, all kinds of waterfowl, beavers, and more. Keep your dog leashed though, there are lots of deer.
At the confluence of the Sultan and Skykomish Rivers walk under the rail line to watch the interactions of the two rivers, especially during high water periods.
Anyone going towards Stevens Pass should stop at Deception Falls. Only about five minutes walk from the parking lot (lots of stairs, though), the falls and rapids are absolutely phenomenal. There's a nice loop trail that follows the river and heads back to the parking lot, as well.
We stop every time we go by, it's that good.
14 locals recommend
Deception Falls Picnic Area
Anyone going towards Stevens Pass should stop at Deception Falls. Only about five minutes walk from the parking lot (lots of stairs, though), the falls and rapids are absolutely phenomenal. There's a nice loop trail that follows the river and heads back to the parking lot, as well.
We stop every time we go by, it's that good.
Just after you leave Gold Bar and cross the bridge over the Skykomish River dive into the first right. You won't regret it, especially during the spring melt. The river goes absolutely insane here, and you'll frequently see entire Douglas Firs spinning around in the eddy formed by a granite outcropping or racing down the river towards the bend.
6 locals recommend
Big Eddy Public Water Access
Just after you leave Gold Bar and cross the bridge over the Skykomish River dive into the first right. You won't regret it, especially during the spring melt. The river goes absolutely insane here, and you'll frequently see entire Douglas Firs spinning around in the eddy formed by a granite outcropping or racing down the river towards the bend.
Extremely scenic reservoir at the end of Sultan Basin Road. Several trail heads start from near the lake, there is a small, steep boat launch, and a couple of picnic areas. The lake is *very* cold and extremely clear, you can see the bottom 25 or more feet down. Culmback Dam is at one end of the lake.
8 locals recommend
Spada Lake
Extremely scenic reservoir at the end of Sultan Basin Road. Several trail heads start from near the lake, there is a small, steep boat launch, and a couple of picnic areas. The lake is *very* cold and extremely clear, you can see the bottom 25 or more feet down. Culmback Dam is at one end of the lake.
Wallace Falls is a beautiful hike, especially in the spring, and not far away. The hike is nice enough that even if you don't make it all the way to the falls it's still worth going. Make sure to go early since the parking lot fills early, especially on weekends.
89 locals recommend
Wallace Falls State Park
14503 Wallace Lake RoadWallace Falls is a beautiful hike, especially in the spring, and not far away. The hike is nice enough that even if you don't make it all the way to the falls it's still worth going. Make sure to go early since the parking lot fills early, especially on weekends.
Sightseeing
Over 85 species of critters who appear to be treated well, the place is as much a sanctuary as a zoo. The staff are very knowledgeable and clearly care for the animals. There is no touching the reptiles, for their health.
22 locals recommend
Reptile Zoo
22715 US-2Over 85 species of critters who appear to be treated well, the place is as much a sanctuary as a zoo. The staff are very knowledgeable and clearly care for the animals. There is no touching the reptiles, for their health.
Although there is a lot of walking the tour of the Boeing factory is worth the visit. Stand under the largest unsupported roof in the world and see 747 aircraft on the assembly line below.
Boeing Everett Factory
Although there is a lot of walking the tour of the Boeing factory is worth the visit. Stand under the largest unsupported roof in the world and see 747 aircraft on the assembly line below.
Scenic Leavenworth is most famous for its Oktoberfest and its Christmas display, but is a lovely place to visit all year
Leavenworth Washington
Scenic Leavenworth is most famous for its Oktoberfest and its Christmas display, but is a lovely place to visit all year
Handy Places
The laundromat isn't far from the house, and you can drop laundry off during the day and pick it up later. It's in the shopping center behind the Coffee Box, which makes really good espresso milkshakes.
Sultan Laundry Center
30219 US-2The laundromat isn't far from the house, and you can drop laundry off during the day and pick it up later. It's in the shopping center behind the Coffee Box, which makes really good espresso milkshakes.
Red Apple is a small local grocery store with all the basics, and some extras. They also carry bundled firewood, if you run out.
6 locals recommend
Sultan Red Apple Market
29827 US-2Red Apple is a small local grocery store with all the basics, and some extras. They also carry bundled firewood, if you run out.
Fred Meyer
915 NW 45th StBig grocery store with everything about 15 minutes from the cottage.
Good coffee, GREAT espresso milkshakes. It's in the same parking lot as the laundromat.
The Coffee Box
Good coffee, GREAT espresso milkshakes. It's in the same parking lot as the laundromat.
The Fairground is only 10 miles from the house. The State Fair is held in late-August to early-September, but there are events there all year.
19 locals recommend
The Evergreen State Fairgrounds
14405 179th Ave SEThe Fairground is only 10 miles from the house. The State Fair is held in late-August to early-September, but there are events there all year.