Guidebook for Index
Food Scene
They make the Best Chicago-style pizza in this area! They will deliver to the round area off Hwy 2 near the mailboxes.
24 locals recommend
Rico's Pizza
40709 State Rte 2They make the Best Chicago-style pizza in this area! They will deliver to the round area off Hwy 2 near the mailboxes.
My favorite Mexican restaurant that is close to the Chalet. Taco Tuesdays are great budget nights.
8 locals recommend
La Hacienda
101 9th StMy favorite Mexican restaurant that is close to the Chalet. Taco Tuesdays are great budget nights.
Parks & Nature
One of the Most Awesome hikes in the Cascade Mountains just out your back door!
35 locals recommend
Lake Serene Trailhead
Mount Index River RoadOne of the Most Awesome hikes in the Cascade Mountains just out your back door!
My favorite hike. I take my dogs off leash for some quiet exercise during my off season from skiing. The photo ops are Amazingly Picturesque!
20 locals recommend
Barclay Lake Trailhead
National Forest Development Road 6024My favorite hike. I take my dogs off leash for some quiet exercise during my off season from skiing. The photo ops are Amazingly Picturesque!
My favorite, but Intense hike to go on when my dogs have "so much energy" to burn!
33 locals recommend
Heybrook Lookout Trailhead
313 9th StMy favorite, but Intense hike to go on when my dogs have "so much energy" to burn!
Beautiful hiking that is close to the Chalet. Any photographer will fall in love with this scenery.
89 locals recommend
Wallace Falls State Park
14503 Wallace Lake RoadBeautiful hiking that is close to the Chalet. Any photographer will fall in love with this scenery.
Short, beautiful hike to very picturesque falls that is a short distance from the Chalet.
14 locals recommend
Deception Falls Picnic Area
Short, beautiful hike to very picturesque falls that is a short distance from the Chalet.
Sightseeing
Skykomish is a quaint little town in the Cascade Mountains with a rich history to discover! Burlington Northern offers train rides in the summer months; check their website for info.
15 locals recommend
Skykomish
Skykomish is a quaint little town in the Cascade Mountains with a rich history to discover! Burlington Northern offers train rides in the summer months; check their website for info.
You may secure your rafting adventure also through Alpine Adventures.
20 locals recommend
Alpine Adventures
221 Croft AveYou may secure your rafting adventure also through Alpine Adventures.
Essentials
This is the closet full grocery store in the area that is not just a convenience store. The selection for Organic or Natural foods is limited.
27 locals recommend
Gold Bar Family Grocer
1111 Croft AveThis is the closet full grocery store in the area that is not just a convenience store. The selection for Organic or Natural foods is limited.
Best place to shop for large groups & is en route to the Chalet. Check the web for hours of operation.
132 locals recommend
Costco Wholesale
8629 120th Ave NEBest place to shop for large groups & is en route to the Chalet. Check the web for hours of operation.
This is my "Go To" store for Gas, Groceries, Clothing & other essentials. It is en route to the Chalet. Usual hours are 7 am until 11 pm weekdays. Check store for weekend hours.
278 locals recommend
Fred Meyer
915 NW 45th StThis is my "Go To" store for Gas, Groceries, Clothing & other essentials. It is en route to the Chalet. Usual hours are 7 am until 11 pm weekdays. Check store for weekend hours.
Last gas station before Stevens Pass Resort, so have a full tank before you head up to the mountain!
Sky Gas & Grocery
147 5th St NLast gas station before Stevens Pass Resort, so have a full tank before you head up to the mountain!
Mann is the name now! This is the closest gas station to the Chalet; it is 8 miles, West of the Index Distillery.
Mann
601 Croft Ave WMann is the name now! This is the closest gas station to the Chalet; it is 8 miles, West of the Index Distillery.
Entertainment & Activities
Stevens Pass is my mountain for downhill skiing, cross-country skiing & snow tubing! There is mountain biking from June to October. In the Winter, get there early for the Best Parking Spots! It's a 30 min drive from the Chalet. The Foggy Goggle has live music on the weekends. Check the website for info; they also offer a Ski Shuttle.
169 locals recommend
Stevens Pass
U.S. 2Stevens Pass is my mountain for downhill skiing, cross-country skiing & snow tubing! There is mountain biking from June to October. In the Winter, get there early for the Best Parking Spots! It's a 30 min drive from the Chalet. The Foggy Goggle has live music on the weekends. Check the website for info; they also offer a Ski Shuttle.
Outdoor Adventure Center
444 Ave ACloset place to book your Rafting Trip to the Chalet.
Arts & Culture
Leavenworth is about an hour from the Chalet. It has many options: art, music, sports & outdoor activities available. It's fun to take out of town guests for a visit during the day & return home to a peaceful river setting to grill for dinner!
281 locals recommend
Leavenworth
Leavenworth is about an hour from the Chalet. It has many options: art, music, sports & outdoor activities available. It's fun to take out of town guests for a visit during the day & return home to a peaceful river setting to grill for dinner!
Drinks & Nightlife
Whistling Post Saloon
116 E Railroad AveI've heard of this local spot from guests.