The Best Resorts in Washington State

The Best Resorts in Washington State

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Washington state has a land mass of 66,544.06 square miles in the Pacific Northwest, according to the U.S. Census. Washington's Cascade Mountain ranges divide the state into two parts, and several resorts are nestled in these ranges along waterways. These resorts offer year-round activities, from golf in the summer to skiing in the winter. Whether visitors are traveling alone or with family and friends, they have a selection of resorts from which to choose.

Suquamish Clearwater Casino Resort

Suquamish Clearwater Casino Resort is a AAA Three-Diamond resort surrounded by cedar and pine trees on the Kitsap Peninsula. This resort is a ferry ride away from Seattle. Clearwater Casino is opened seven days a week---Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 a.m. and 24 hours on the weekend. The casino has blackjack, poker, roulette and more than 1,300 slot machines. Angeline Spa offers more than 30 body treatments, including wraps, massages, facials, manicures and pedicures. The resort's 85 water-view rooms have high-speed Internet, voicemail, CD players and refrigerators.

Suquamish Clearwater Casino Resort
15347 Suquamish Way NE
Suquamish, WA 98392
360-598-8700
clearwatercasino.com

Alderbrook Resort and Spa

Alderbrook Resort and Spa sits on the shores of Hood Canal, surrounded by the Olympic Mountains in the town of Union. The property has old cedar and evergreen trees. ForbesTraveler.com named Union one of "America's Prettiest Towns" in October 2009. The resort marina on Hood Canal has 1,500 lineal feet of space for docking boats. Alderbrook Golf Club has an 18-hole, par-72 course on rolling fairways featuring evergreen and fir trees. The day spa provides a list of services---massages, facials, scalp and hair treatments, and nails. Guest rooms feature 27-inch televisions with DVD players. Select accommodations are furnished with full kitchens.

Alderbrook Resort and Spa
7101 E. State Hwy 106
Union, WA 98592
360-898-2200
alderbrookresort.com

Bonneville Hot Springs Resort and Spa

Bonneville Hot Springs Resort and Spa is surrounded by mineral water hot springs and waterfalls on the Columbia River Gorge. Its 12,000-square-foot spa offers more than 40 spa treatments, such as mineral baths and wraps. The 25-meter indoor lap pool and two soaking pools contain mineral water, and the swimming pool maintains a constant temperature of 84 degrees Fahrenheit. Guests have to sign in at the spa desk before using the pool. Bonneville's 78 accommodations include deluxe and hot tub rooms with balconies, hot springs Jacuzzis, fireplaces, refrigerators and television with pay-per-view movies and games.

Bonneville Hot Springs Resort and Spa
1252 E. Cascade Dr.
North Bonneville, WA 98639
509-427-7767
bonnevilleresort.com

Great Wolf Lodge

Great Wolf Lodge in Grand Mound is a rustic, family-friendly resort with an indoor waterpark. Its waterpark provides year-round activities, with six slides, three pools and indoor/outdoor hot tubs. River Canyon Run is a six-story high waterslide with a series of twists and turns in which five people ride in a raft. Fort Mackenzie is water fort that has a suspension bridge and slides; at different time intervals, 1,000 gallons of water is dumped on guests. Northern Lights Arcade has more than 100 games. Suites accommodate four to eight occupants and feature sofa beds, refrigerators, Nintendo, fireplaces and multiple televisions.

Great Wolf Lodge
20500 Old Hwy 99, SW
Grand Mound, WA 98531
360-273-7718
greatwolf.com/grandmound/waterpark

Article Written By Cicely A. Richard

Based in Tucson, Ariz., Cicely A. Richard has been writing since 1996. Her articles have been published in the “Arizona Daily Star” newspaper and “ForeWord Magazine.” Richard earned Bachelor of Arts degrees in English and journalism from Louisiana State University.

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