The Issaquah center point is about the area of Issaquah Salmon Days Festival and 1 mile southeast of Costco Corporate.
The best time of year to come to Issaquah is in the spring. Hotel prices don't spike for the summer and traveler numbers are lower. From March through May, average daytime highs fall in the 50s and 60s, and lows range from the high 30s to the low 50s. You're likely to see rain and biting Pacific winds, so be sure to pack rain gear and warm layers.
March kicks off Issaquah's Triple XXX Drive-In Car Shows, which continue on Sundays through December. Enjoy perusing the variety of classic cars while chomping on a great burger from Triple XXX Rootbeer Drive-In. Every April, the Seattle Cherry Blossom and Japanese Cultural Festival takes place. Experience Japanese history and culture through games, food, art, and music over a two-day festival.
From June through August, tourists descend on the area. Temperatures during the day are near-perfect in the 70s with fewer rainy days. Low temperatures in the 50s and breezy conditions will leave you needing a light jacket. Hotel rates increase and availability goes quickly during peak season. Make sure to book rooms and tickets well in advance.
Issaquah hosts several ongoing events throughout the summer and fall. These include farmers markets, Concerts on the Green, Music on the Streets, and ArtWalk. Every June at the Tastin' n Racin' Hydro Races, visitors watch thrilling hydroplane races in between riding rides, perusing the car show and artisan booths, and playing games. There's a giant slide, a beer garden, and live music. In August, enjoy the Chocolate, Wine, & All That Jazz event, where you sample wines, beer, and locally-crafted foods in a magical evening setting.
Autumn months bring a decline in tourist numbers and falling hotel rates. Temperatures steadily decline from the 70s in September to the 40s in November. Low temperatures range from near 50 to the high 30s. Rain chances increase during fall, so be sure to pack an umbrella and boots.
In October, Issaquah's premier festival, Salmon Days, takes place. For one fun-filled weekend, you'll be immersed in the culture of the Pacific Northwest. Enjoy foods of the world, a large carnival, ample food and artisan vendors, and live music. You can tour the hatchery and have some freshly barbecued salmon.
Wintertime in the area is cold and wet, and it can be snowy. If you love winter sports, Issaquah is a great base for trips to local mountain ranges. Temperatures during the day hover around 40 degrees in Issaquah, and lows range from the high 20s to the mid 30s. You'll find great deals on hotels and tickets during the winter months.
Each December, the city hosts the Reindeer Festival at Cougar Mountain Zoo. Meet Santa's reindeer team and walk through the Magic Forest. Sip hot cocoa while taking a ride in the training sleigh. Seattle offers many winter events, including the Christmas Ship Festival, the Seattle International Comedy Competition, and the Seattle Festival of Improvisational Theater.
Make your trip more affordable at Holiday Inn Seattle-Issaquah, where AAA members save between 5 and 10 percent. Charming traditional decor adorns rooms with pillow top beds, flat screen TVs, and MP3 docking stations. Free Wi-Fi and cable channels keep you plugged in, and a 24-hour fitness center and seasonal pool keep you on track. Save more with a complimentary shuttle ride within 5 miles of the hotel.
For great rooms at a great price, the SpringHill Suites by Marriott Seattle Issaquah can't be beat. The hotel is close to Lake Sammamish State Park and Issaquah Salmon Hatchery. Every room boasts flat screen smart TVs with satellite programming, free Wi-Fi, and a fridge. Business travelers will love the conference and meeting spaces, 24-hour business center, and grocery store on site. Recreational opportunities include a fitness center and indoor pool.
Family trips are better with Larkspur Landing Bellevue - An All-Suite Hotel. All suites feature separate living, dining, and sleeping areas as well as full kitchens that include appliances, dishes, and utensils. Keep downtime entertaining with DVDs on the flat screen LCD TV and loaned videos from the library. Executive suites include king-sized pillow top beds, a full-sized sleeper sofa, and two TVs. Start each day right with a Healthy Start Continental Breakfast of fruit, cereal, pastries, waffles, gourmet cheese, and more.
Pack a lunch and head to Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park for a day of hiking through towering forests and along cliffsides. If you're lucky, you might see some of the wildlife that calls the park home. At Tiger Mountain State Forest, you can hike, bike, and go horseback riding through the pristine terrain. Step up your adventure and go paragliding or hang gliding.
Enjoy a day at Cougar Mountain Zoo, where you'll see various animals in the “worlds” that they call home. See mountain lions, lemurs, cranes, macaws, tigers, wolves, and more in this award-winning zoo.
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Below are reviews of the city of Issaquah, WA from an actual visitor's perspective.
My son lives there. Also very beautiful city.
Issaquah is lovely. Plenty of food options. Very forested. Close to the highway. Gilman Village is a favorite place to visit for food and shopping.
I use to live in Issaquah for a number of years before I moved away. I loved the area.
The restaurants, and different varieties of food is great. Their are so many places that I almost never eat at the same place twice, unless I want to.
I really enjoyed the city of Issaquah! It has such a peaceful, welcoming atmosphere surrounded by beautiful nature. The mountain views are stunning, and there are plenty of great spots nearby for hiking, relaxing, or grabbing a good meal. Everything feels clean, safe, and friendly — it's the perfect mix of small-town charm and convenience. I'd definitely stay here again!
Issaquah is awesome. Great place for food and fun.
The city was very clean and safe. I would be okay walking alone at night here. No problem.
Lake Sammamish is fantastic!
Beautiful and friendly!
Issaquah felt like being in Norway. Naturally beautiful and enticing.
Proximity to Proliance Orthopedic
We had a pre wedding party at a pizza place less that a half mile that had a beer garden and we had a great time with family and locals!
The staff was helpful.
The roads are good.
We stay here when we visit family. Issaquah has good restaurants and good places to shop at. and easy access to bellevue seattle and snoqualmie
Issaquah is a nice town, very scenic with a quaint town center that offers a lot of mom & pop shops, restaurants, two live theaters!
We attended a wedding at Fox Hollow Farm and the setting was very beautiful. The staff insured that all guests were well provided for making the celebration of the couple perfect!
There is a nice walking path close to the hotel. Also strip malls with some grocery stores and a very good restaurant.
The room was clean, comfortable. The staff was friendly. Beautiful
Close to everything!
Visiting grandchildren and the Sherwood, Adventures of Robin Hood Play.
The hote is beautiful!
Many interesting shops and a beautiful view of mountains.
Amazing!
Lake Sammamish.
I like that the motel is close to Samish park, close to the freeway and close to the downtown. The room was very comfortable and clean.
Close to the shopping and the many choices of places to eat and it is outside the chaos of downtown Seattle!!
I love Issaquah! I love that the Issaquah Commons selection of food and stores. Never wanted to leave!
Issaquah is gorgeous. The restaurants were awesome.
Hospital & shopping. Oh ya, great restaurants.
We were here for a wedding but this target nearby was like, the best target I've ever been to lol. Issaquah is beautiful—beautiful area, clean, green.