The Atlas Obscura Guide To Granite Falls

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Granite Falls, Washington

Updated January 9, 2019

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Unusual Attractions in Granite Falls

Granite Falls, Washington

Lime Kiln Trail

Four abandoned towers hidden above the Douglas fir forest in Washington.

If you hike out from the official trail end you can get views of some of the other caves. The hiking is much tougher and the footing is pretty lousy

Granite Falls, Washington

Big Four Ice Caves

Cave carved out of a huge snow drift collapsed killing one and injuring five in July 2015.

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Arlington, Washington

Giant Cedar Stump

At a rest stop north of Seattle, the trunk of an ancient tree.

11 miles from Granite Falls

Laura Palmer’s House.

Everett, Washington

Laura Palmer's House

This private home is famous for appearing in the cult-classic "Twin Peaks" series.

13 miles from Granite Falls

Arlington, Washington

Slide Memorial

Memorial commemorating the deadliest landslide in U.S. history.

14 miles from Granite Falls

A crocodile sunning.

Monroe, Washington

Reptile Zoo

"The Reptile Man's" very own roadside zoo features an albino alligator.

15 miles from Granite Falls

The Wayside Chapel.

Monroe, Washington

Wayside Chapel

The tiny church offers succor to travelers driving by, but only eight at a time.

16 miles from Granite Falls

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