Posted in Washington
December 18, 2016
9 Charming Towns In Washington That Are Even More Perfect In The Wintertime
It’s easy to stay cooped up at home all winter, especially when the temperatures drop even lower than they normally do and the road conditions are less than ideal. But the truth is, some of our cities and towns are even more charming in the winter than they are in the summer. If you can deal with the chill in the air, go exploring this season… and start with one of these places.
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Whether you're there for Christmas, Winterfest or just a winter getaway, you'll find that the Lake Chelan area is truly a wonderful place to be even in winter.
Snohomish's downtown area is full of antique shops to explore, and you can also take a beautiful stroll down by the river before warming up in one of the tempting cafes.
The quiet and clean little city of Chewelah is about an hour north of Spokane. This time of year, the coating of snow makes it look extra charming, not to mention the sledding, tubing and snowmobiling it makes possible.
The charming town of Stevenson in Skamania County is close to several great trails for winter hikes, and they're also the home of the gorgeous Skamania Lodge, which offers plenty of winter activities. Of course, you'll have fun just watching the snow fall from the Big River Grill (pictured here), sipping mulled wine.
Washington's Little Norway is absolutely delightful.
You may have a tough time reaching this picturesque Old West-style town in Northeast Washington, but if the winter roads are clear enough, you'll be glad you made the journey. The K Diamond K Guest Ranch is a magical place to stay this time of year.
Central Washington's winter weather can be intense, but the sight of downtown Ellensburg decked out in lights and dusted with snow is downright delightful.
If you think Snoqualmie Falls is a beautiful place in the summer, just wait until you see it when the waterfall freezes.
If you missed the Christmas tree lighting festivities in Leavenworth this year, good news: The magical lights stay up until February, and the snow tends to stick around too.
We’re almost out of time, but you’ve still got a few days to escape to one of Washington’s Christmas towns.
