Nick's Guidebook
Food scene
The real deal 5 location local brewery with a full menu, weekly events, and a coffee lounge for the early morning risers! www.goodbrewingco.com
Good Brewing Sultan
410 Main StreetThe real deal 5 location local brewery with a full menu, weekly events, and a coffee lounge for the early morning risers! www.goodbrewingco.com
This place is awesome! They always seem to be open, have all the basics, and usually have their home made kim chi! The horseradish turkey sandwiches are great too.
11 locals recommend
Index General Store Inc
500 Ave AThis place is awesome! They always seem to be open, have all the basics, and usually have their home made kim chi! The horseradish turkey sandwiches are great too.
Rico's Pizza
40709 State Rte 2Great pizza place for take out.
Zeke's Drive In
43918 U.S. Route 2Incredible burger spot. They even have a bison burger.
The spot where they filmed Harry & The Hendersons. Great coffee, snack, and big foot souvenirs.
18 locals recommend
Espresso Chalet
50000 Stevens Pass HwyThe spot where they filmed Harry & The Hendersons. Great coffee, snack, and big foot souvenirs.
Great little family Mexican restaurant! Nice salsas, chips, and guacamole. Beer on tap and a great margarita. The menu could be a little more robust but pretty good.
6 locals recommend
Maggy’s Family Mexican Restaurant
429 Croft AvenueGreat little family Mexican restaurant! Nice salsas, chips, and guacamole. Beer on tap and a great margarita. The menu could be a little more robust but pretty good.
Great draft beer, fun atmosphere, and a selection of help yourself food that is delicious! Mention Index Cabins for $1 off draft beers or 10% off your bill!
Mt Index Sand Bar
49315 U.S. Route 2Great draft beer, fun atmosphere, and a selection of help yourself food that is delicious! Mention Index Cabins for $1 off draft beers or 10% off your bill!
This is an amazing bar that was established in 1903! Great wings, railroad track footrest at the bar, and a great vibe.
28 locals recommend
Whistling Post Saloon
116 E Railroad AveThis is an amazing bar that was established in 1903! Great wings, railroad track footrest at the bar, and a great vibe.
LouSki's Deli
148 5th Street NorthNice little sandwich stop, they also have a little beer garden.
Mountain View Diner
1306 Croft AveThey do good meals all day from scratch!
Nice place to grab a coffee or a beer in the afternoon, tough to know when they are open but when they are, its great! They also offer raft, kayak, inflatable canoe rentals, and electric bikes.
6 locals recommend
The River House
444 Ave ANice place to grab a coffee or a beer in the afternoon, tough to know when they are open but when they are, its great! They also offer raft, kayak, inflatable canoe rentals, and electric bikes.
The best PNW Citra IPA in The WORLD!!! A must to stop in on the way up or your way down from the cabins. They also have a great smash burger and caesar salad.
Stoup Brewing Kenmore
The best PNW Citra IPA in The WORLD!!! A must to stop in on the way up or your way down from the cabins. They also have a great smash burger and caesar salad.
Groceries
Not proud to admit but this stop in Monroe has just about everything you could imagine. From fishing poles to cilantro you name it.
95 locals recommend
Fred Meyer
365 Renton Center Way SWNot proud to admit but this stop in Monroe has just about everything you could imagine. From fishing poles to cilantro you name it.
This is the closest complete grocery store. The butcher is well known for their fresh local cuts of beef. They almost always have bone in NY or T Bones!
27 locals recommend
Gold Bar Family Grocer
1111 Croft AveThis is the closest complete grocery store. The butcher is well known for their fresh local cuts of beef. They almost always have bone in NY or T Bones!
City/town information
This majestic tiny little town nestled at the foot of several 6 thousand foot Cascade Mountains is quite. With only 200 or so full time residents there are not many reliable restaurants, bars, or stores to visit. There is a museum, the recently renovated Bush House, and the General Store.
13 locals recommend
Index
This majestic tiny little town nestled at the foot of several 6 thousand foot Cascade Mountains is quite. With only 200 or so full time residents there are not many reliable restaurants, bars, or stores to visit. There is a museum, the recently renovated Bush House, and the General Store.
Sightseeing
This is the quintessential hike out of Index. You can visit Bridal Veil Falls about half way up or go all the way to Lake Serene at the foot of Mt. Index. 8.2 miles roundtrip, 2000 ft elevation gain.
35 locals recommend
Lake Serene Trailhead
This is the quintessential hike out of Index. You can visit Bridal Veil Falls about half way up or go all the way to Lake Serene at the foot of Mt. Index. 8.2 miles roundtrip, 2000 ft elevation gain.
Great hike for the entire family. 4.4 miles roundtrip, 500ft elevation gain
10 locals recommend
Barclay Lake
Great hike for the entire family. 4.4 miles roundtrip, 500ft elevation gain
Great hike you can walk to from the cabins. 3.3 miles roundtrip, 775ft elevation gain
7 locals recommend
Heybrook Ridge
Great hike you can walk to from the cabins. 3.3 miles roundtrip, 775ft elevation gain
Great hike to a lookout tower. 2.6 miles roundtrip, 850ft. elevation gain
33 locals recommend
Heybrook Lookout Trailhead
313 9th StGreat hike to a lookout tower. 2.6 miles roundtrip, 850ft. elevation gain
If you can find a spot to park this is a very cool waterfall to check out. It's just off the highway with gorgeous rock formations and deep green river pools.
8 locals recommend
Eagle Falls
If you can find a spot to park this is a very cool waterfall to check out. It's just off the highway with gorgeous rock formations and deep green river pools.
Wallace Falls State Park
14503 Wallace Lake RoadGreat little hike, beautiful waterfall.
Reptile Zoo
22715 US-2This place has a world class reptile collection.
Gear shop about 15 miles up valley in Skykomish. They can take you on adventures too! Skykomishoutfitters.com
Skykomish Outfitters
102 Railroad AvenueGear shop about 15 miles up valley in Skykomish. They can take you on adventures too! Skykomishoutfitters.com
Traveler advice
Getting around
Car is a must but you can walk to town
You'll need a car or truck to get here but you can walk to town. It's about .5 miles along our gravel road and then the busier Index/Galena road. You can also run or bike from the cabins to several trails in the area.
Book before you go
What we do
When visiting the cabins we usually bring groceries as there are not many options in the valley. We like to cook, eat, drink, hot tub, river play, fish, and go for many of the area hikes. There are walking trails right on the property back in the woods we call The Trillium Trails.
Book before you go
Cibo Culinary Experiences
Cibo is our exclusive private chef experience direct to your cabin. Kick your feet up, walk the river, or sit in your hot tub while Angela & Ben make your dinner experience fantasies come true. Contact them directly @ciboseattle.
Ways to save
Good Vibes Clothing Store = Faherty
Stop into Faherty on your way to the cabins and mention Index Cabins for 15% off. Snuggle up with their cozy blankets you find in each cabin or treat yourself to their super comfy, on trend style, and sustainably created clothing line.
They are in The University Village (2625 NE University Village St. Seattle WA, 98105)