The 2023 Issaquah Salmon Days Festival kicks off with the Grande Parade at 10:00 am on Saturday, October 7th. From there, you can stroll along the downtown streets to browse over 200 beautiful and unique arts & crafts booths and enjoy the wide range of food vendors. There is also a family-oriented Field of Fun and the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery star atrraction.
Gilman Village Shopping District
Gilman Village is a unique retail center whose history dates back to 1972, with a mission to preserve the ambiance of Issaquah’s old farming and mining structures. Today, Gilman Village’s collection of unique independent stores and restaurants are still housed in those old mining & farming buildings, interconnected with quaint walkways and paths. Enjoy Issaquah’s historic past while shopping and dining here.
Downtown / Olde Town
Find historic charm and an eclectic mix of shops, restaurants, bars, brewpubs, and boutiques in beautiful and walkable Historic Downtown Issaquah. Olde Town Issaquah is the vibrant heart of historic downtown Issaquah.
Triple XXX Rootbeer
Always a family favorite, Triple XXX Rootbeer serves up 1950's style hamburgers and ice cream concoctions sure to thrill even your pickiest eater! The restaurant decor features vintage automobile and motorcycle memorabilia.
Salmon Hatchery
A visit to the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery will encourage the joy of discovery and cultivate a sense of wonder in the environment and in salmon. Find out the answers to “Where do salmon live? And who lives near the salmon?” Explore the salmon hatchery and Issaquah Creek, create an animal track to take home, and more.
Depot Park and Museum
Great for your little (and no so little) train lovers! The city’s train depot was built in 1889, and now holds a museum with exhibits that explore the industrial revolution, travel, and communication.
Boehm’s Candies
Visiting Boehm’s Candies? We offer guided and self-guided tours, as well as chocolate-making classes. Learn more about how we work our magic in our candy kitchen, and then visit our retail store at the front of the chalet where you can purchase some of the candies you saw being made!