Explore the locations of cult TV series Twin Peaks

Directed by icon David Lynch and starring Kyle MacLachlan as FBI agent Dale Cooper, many of the show's locations are within a two-hour radius of Seattle. From the real-life Great Northern Hotel to the Roadhouse Bar, they can be found scattered across this idyllic corner of Washington state, making a road trip the perfect way to explore the backdrop to this iconic 90s series.

The sights

In the town of Snoqualmie (a 40-minute drive east of Seattle), you'll find the Salish Lodge & Spa, the hotel used as the exterior of the Great Northern Hotel. Perched atop the Snoqualmie Falls – which are used in the opening credits – the hotel still welcomes guests today.

However, if you want to experience the Great Northern Hotel's interiors, head an hour and a half west of Seattle to the town of Poulsbo where you'll find the timber-rich Kiana Lodge, where many of the interior scenes were shot. Just outside, you'll find the spot where Laura's body was discovered.

The Roadhouse Bar hosted many an eventful night in Twin Peaks. This watering hole can be found at Fall City Roadhouse & Inn, half an hour's drive east of Seattle, not far from Snoqualmie. Its interiors were also shot elsewhere, at the Raisbeck Performance Hall at Seattle's Cornish College of the Arts.

Hungry for a slice of cherry pie and a hot cup of joe? Drive an hour and a half east to Twede's Cafe in North Bend, the location for Norma's Double R Diner. Outside Twede's a sign proclaims: “Home of the 'Twin Peaks' cherry pie!"

The details

If you don't plan to stay in either of the hotels featured in the series, you'll find no shortage of Seattle hotels to provide the perfect base for your Twin Peaksadventure. Seattle’s Waterfront is best for those seeking great views and access to Seattle's tourist spots (though hotel options are limited). Elsewhere, Pike Place Market and Belltown offer a haven for budget travellers and foodies eager to sample the delights of Seattle's very best market. Quieter hotels can be found on Bainbridge Island, a 30-minute boat trip away, while those looking to party should head for Pioneer Square, the International District and SoDo.

Public transportation in Seattle is accessible and affordable, but the easiest way to tick off all the Twin Peaks sights is to rent a car and take to the road yourself.

Top tips

The wild and atmospheric countryside around Snoqualmie is bewitching, but for a change of scene, head to the Long Beach Peninsula and its many miles of beautiful, sweeping Pacific beaches. Three hours from Seattle, it's famed for its amazing seafood and dramatic coastal scenery and makes the perfect weekend escape from the hubbub of the city, and will add a touch of variety to your Washington State adventure. For an alternative inland landscape, the Blue Mountains – running into neighbouring Oregon – offer stunning vistas and challenging climbing for the more adventurous.

This guide was put together by online travel agent orbitz.com. For more guides to film and TV locations including Ghostbusters and Doctor Who, check out Orbitz's interactive map

Radio Times Travel holidays

America's Golden West, 14 nights from £1,999pp. Discover America's glorious western states on this fantastic escorted tour. Californian sunshine, stunning Pacific coastlines and visits to three of America's most iconic cities - cosmopolitan San Francisco, starstruck Los Angeles and glitzy Vegas - as well as to the awesome Grand Canyon and stunning Yosemite - make this the trip of a lifetime. What's included:

• Spend two nights in glittering Los Angeles
• Enjoy two days in the Southern California gem of San Diego
• Non-stop, 24-hour Las Vegas - the world's most extraordinary playground
• A full-day visit to the Grand Canyon, one of the most extraordinary sights on Earth
• Yosemite National Park is one of America's natural wonders
• Explore San Francisco, the 'City by the Bay'
• Call at Steinbeck's Monterey and exquisite Carmel-by-the-Sea
• Stay overnight in the classic Californian coast resort of Pismo Beach
• Visit Hollywood - the movie capital of the world
• Spend two days in sunny San Diego
• 14 nights' room-only accommodation at a series of good-quality hotels in Los Angeles (2 nights), San Diego (2), Las Vegas (3), Laughlin (2), Visalia (1), Tuolumne (1), San Francisco (2) and Pismo Beach (1)
• Return flights from your chosen airport
• Click here for more details and to book

For our full collection of holidays, visit travel.radiotimes.com