Snoqualmie Falls Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Snoqualmie Falls. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Seattle City and Snoqualmie Falls Half-Day Guided Tour

• Seattle Wine & Snoqualmie Falls Highlights Tour

• Guided Forest Hike to Seattle Waterfalls incl. Snoqualmie Falls

• Visit Snoqualmie and Hike to Twin Falls (Transportation Included)

• Snoqualmie Falls and Wineries Tour from Seattle

Admission to Snoqualmie Falls is free—but many travelers find that booking a tour is a budget-friendly way to make the most of your visit. Shorter tours of Snoqualmie Falls start around US$62. Longer tours generally start at around US$135, featuring additional stops ranging from wineries to hiking trails.

Yes, Snoqualmie Falls is worth visiting. The towering waterfall is gorgeous year-round, from summer's lush foliage to winter's snow and ice. A short, wheelchair-accessible interpretive trail leads to an upper viewing platform overlooking the falls, and a longer 1.4-mile (2.3-kilometer) trail leads to a lower viewing platform. You can also explore the gift shop or head to the nearby Salish Lodge for a meal.

Per one customer who booked the Visit Snoqualmie and Hike to Twin Falls (Transportation included), "This was a fun and beautiful trip. The falls are absolutely enchanting. Jonny was knowledgeable and a fun guide. He provided information on the ecosystem, hikes, and history, he is knowledgeable and friendly, often checking in with everyone to make sure everyone was comfortable. I highly recommend this experience."

You can visit Snoqualmie Falls year-round. The waterfall is most impressive in the spring when melting mountain snows turn the river into a torrent. By early to mid-October, bright autumn foliage adds a colorful backdrop to the 270-foot (82-meter) falls—though rain is more likely when visiting this time of year.

It's a good idea to book Snoqualmie Falls tickets for a tour in advance. The most popular outings do sometimes sell out. Some tours also include activities such as Seattle sightseeing, hiking excursions, and vineyard wine tastings with a tour guide, so early booking is the best way to secure a spot on your tour of choice.

Most visitors spend at least 30 minutes at Snoqualmie Falls. The Upper Observation Deck has excellent views of the towering falls and is a short walk from the parking lot. You'll need more time to walk the .3-mile (.5-kilometer) boardwalk to the Lower Observation Deck, which passes through an old-growth forest.

Yes, you can see Snoqualmie Falls without hiking. The best way to see the falls without hiking is by visiting the Upper Observation Deck, which has excellent views of the waterfall. That viewing platform is 200 feet (61 meters) from the parking lot on a paved trail that's wheelchair accessible.

There are two ways to reach Snoqualmie Falls. The paved, 200-foot (61-meter) wheel-chair accessible path to the Upper Observation Deck is the easiest option. A slightly longer walk follows a .3-mile (.5-kilometer) boardwalk to the Lower Observation Deck. The boardwalk is primarily flat, family-friendly, and passes through the scenic riverside forest.

Wear comfortable walking shoes on your trip to Snoqualmie Falls, and pack an extra layer or two in case it's cool in the woods. Bringing a raincoat or poncho is also a good idea, as the waterfall's mighty spray can sometimes reach the observation decks.

There are tons of fun things to do when you're done visiting Snoqualmie Falls. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in Seattle:

• Space Needle

• Pioneer Square

• Pike Place Market

• Kerry Park

• Seattle Waterfront

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