Family-Friendly Resort Overlooking Lake Chelan

In 1901, C.C. Campbell opened his eponymous waterfront hotel as a way station for cattlemen and other travelers waiting to cross Lake Chelan via steamboat. Though it has grown quite a bit since these humble beginnings, Campbell's Resort on Lake Chelan continues its tradition of providing comfort and hospitality to weary travelers—a commitment reinforced most recently by the completion of a $3 million renovation.

Each of the resort's 170 guest rooms comes equipped with a balcony or porch overlooking the tranquil waters of Lake Chelan. A sense of nature permeates the décor, which includes warm earth tones and a carved wooden armchair with red cushions that calls to mind a rustic mountain lodge. This taste of the wilderness is offset by sleek, modern touches such as contemporary lamps and accent tables, a large flat-screen TV, and holographic bathrobes.

Massages and manicures at the resort's River Room Spa encourage indulgence, and the 2nd Floor Pub & Veranda sates appetites with a menu crafted from organic, Pacific Northwest ingredients. Amid a cozy atmosphere with wood paneling and a crackling fireplace, bartenders serve up malt scotch, microbrews, and creative concoctions such as the belly-warming Hot Absolut Winter, made with hot cranberry juice, Absolut Kurant vodka, and a splash of 360 Orange Vodka.

Chelan, Washington: Lakefront Community in Foothills of Cascade Mountains

Sandwiched between the eastern Washington desert and the Cascade Mountains, Chelan boasts a wealth of scenic views and seasonal outdoor pursuits. The mountains are filled year-round with hikers, nature lovers, and feral landscape artists. In the winter, cross-country skiers flock to nearby Echo Ridge for 25 miles of trails, and snowmobilers and downhill skiers take to the powder at Echo Valley.

Chelan's small downtown area encompasses unique boutiques, gift shops, bookstores, and homey pubs pouring the flavorful offerings of Lake Chelan's emerging wine industry. For a closer look, 13 of the area's wineries offer tastings and tours.