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and overlooking the remote
Methow Valley, this is Washing-
ton's premier mountain resort.
Luxurious and rustic at the same
time, the lodge is a base for cross-
country skiing in winter and hik-
ing and mountain biking in
summer. See p. 282.
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Freestone Inn
(Mazama;
&
800/
639-3809
or 509/996-3906): This
impressive log lodge beside a small
trout lake at the west end of the
Winthrop Valley is not as extensive
a place as nearby Sun Mountain
Lodge, but the guest rooms here
are among the most luxurious in
the state. See p. 283.
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Mountain Home Lodge
(Leaven-
worth;
&
800/414-2378
or 509/
548-7077): Set in the middle of a
large pasture high on the slopes
above the town of Leavenworth,
this lodge enjoys a breathtaking
view of the Stuart Range, and in
winter is only accessible by snow
coach (complimentary transport
provided by the lodge). See p. 298.
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Sleeping Lady
(Leavenworth;
&
800/574-2123
or 509/548-
6344): Although primarily a con-
ference resort, this place on the
outskirts of Bavarian Leavenworth
is far too pleasant to be reserved for
those in town for business. With
the feel of an upscale summer
camp, the lodge is tucked amid
granite boulders and ponderosa
pines. See p. 298.
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Salish Lodge and Spa
(Sno-
qualmie Falls;
&
or 425/888-2556): Perched on the
brink of Snoqualmie Falls near the
town of North Bend, this elegant
country lodge is a favorite week-
end getaway for Seattleites who
come to be pampered at the spa
and to enjoy the nearby farm
country, mountain trails, and ski
slopes. See p. 304.
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Paradise Inn
(Mount Rainier
National Park;
&
360/569-
2275
): Perched high on the slopes
of Washington's Mount Rainier,
this classic mountain lodge was
built in 1917, and was completely
renovated a few years ago. Because
the lodge is only open May
through October, it books up
early in the year and stays packed
throughout the summer. You just
can't beat the location. See p. 311.
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Bonneville Hot Springs Resort
(
&
866/459-1678
or 509/427-
7767): Tucked amid the trees not
far from Bonneville Dam, this
newly opened hot springs resort has
a traditional elegance. Although
there are no views to speak of, the
spa and warm-springs-fed pools
more than make up for the lack of
vista. See p. 323.
•
Dolce Skamania Lodge
(Steven-
son;
&
800/221-7117
or 509/427-
7700): Set amid the grandeur of the
Columbia Gorge, this modern
mountain resort makes the ideal
base for exploring the Gorge. The
resort's golf course has a very dis-
tracting view of the Oregon side of
the Columbia Gorge. See p. 323.
800/272-5474
8 The Best Island & Beach Resorts & Lodges
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Woodmark Hotel on Lake Wash-
ington
(Kirkland;
&
800/822-
3700
or 425/822-3700): Set on
spacious grounds on the eastern
shore of Lake Washington, this lux-
urious hotel is the Seattle area's
finest waterfront hotel and has a
very resort-like feel. See p. 84.
•
Friday Harbor House
(Friday
Harbor;
&
866/722-7356
or 360/
378-8455): Okay, so this one isn't
right on the water. Still, they're the
most luxurious accommodations
on San Juan Island, and the guest
rooms have views of the water and
distant island peaks. See p. 164.
