Celebrating Twin Peaks Day with the Ultimate Twin Peaks Fan Road Trip Itinerary

Feb 24, 2024

We love to explore all there is to see right here in our own backyard in Lake County, but there’s something special about breaking outside our comfort zone and checking off new places on our bucket list! Pack up your pals and all your best flannels, because we’re heading to the west coast on this latest travel guide. Today, we’re celebrating “Twin Peaks Day” with the ultimate road trip inspiration itinerary to check out all of the mysterious and mind-bending places in David Lynch’s iconic television series.

Big Ed’s Gas Farm – Issaquah, WA

This gas station’s pumps were removed right after filming the pilot episode, so the majority of Big Ed’s scenes were filmed in California. It’s now a New Age crystal shop, but you can still stop by and check off an iconic stop on your list and snap a few pictures, and maybe buy something mysterious inside to commemorate the visit!

Laura Palmer’s Crime Scene Beach – Poulsbo, WA

This infamous scene was filmed at the Kiana Lodge in Poulsbo. You can stop by and see the foggy, misty shoreline and the giant log is still there on the pebble beach. Just be sure to have some patience and wait your turn for photos, as this is also a popular hot spot for locals to snag some wedding portraits!

Twin Peaks Road House Bar – Fall City, WA

This local family-friendly roadhouse was used in exterior shots as the Twin Peaks roadhouse biker bar. No interior shots were used here, as those were filmed at another location in Seattle, but you’ll have plenty of time to stop here for a few posed photos and grab a quick bite before heading off to your next stop!

Snoqualmie Falls – Snoqualmie, WA

Featured in the opening credits, this misty, mysterious waterfall appears to be secluded in a remote location, but in reality these falls are a hot stop for nature enthusiasts! It’s one of the most-visited attractions in the state ,so we recommend you head there early in the day to beat the crowds and get your best memory-book snapshots! (Pack your ponchos and waterproof camera gear, because thai 270 foot waterfall is very strong and the observation areas are very wet and misty.) It’s adjacent to the Salish Lodge and Spa, making it a very convenient overnight stay location!

The Great Northern Hotel – Fall City, WA

The infamous interior scenes of The Great Northern Hotel were actually filmed at the Kiana Lodge in Poulsbo and on a soundstage in LA, but the closet thing for fans to check out is Salish Lodge and Spa! There’s a wonderful gift shop filled wall to wall with fun Twin Peaks ephemera and goodies, and you can book a stay in their woodsy lodge style rooms that look straight like you leapt right into the TV screen!

Twin Peaks High School – Snoqualmie, WA

Mount Si High School doubled as the fictional school for Audrey, Laura, Shelly, and Donna in the television series, but was recently demolished. If you’re looking for the location used in the corresponding movie, “Fire Walk With Me”, you’ll want to head over to Snohomish High School in Snohomish, WA instead.

The Iconic Entry Road/Sign to Twin Peaks – Snoqualmie, WA

Those establishing shots of Cooper driving into town are seared into our memories! The iconic “Welcome to Twin Peaks” population sign is no longer on the side of the road here, but fans will have no trouble recognizing that iconic winding, misty road with the stunning Cascade mountain range in the background. It’s none other than local street Reinig Road. If you’d like to add your own sign back into the photo, you can stop by the original sign filming location about 1 or 2 miles east of Ronette’s Bridge and Sparkwood and 21 on Reinig Road.

The Double R Diner – North Bend, WA

This real life location for the infamous diner is actual called Twede’s Cafe! When you enter the cafe you’ll find familiar signs and decor hinting at it’s double life moonlighting as the Double R Diner in the series! And of course, we’d be remiss if we didn’t suggest you order yourself a “damn fine cup of hot coffee, black as midnight on a moonless night” with a side of their delicious cherry pie. It’s a must-see on your fandom road trip!

Be sure to keep your eyes peeled for the return of The Real Twin Peaks Festival in Snoqualmie Valley, WA! Rumors have it that it’ll be back in late 2024/early 2025!