7 More Nearby Getaways for Seattle-Area Families

Sky-high Sun Mountain Lodge is located near the Old West town of Winthrop, over the breathtaking North Cascades. Visitors can stroll kid-friendly trails directly from the resort, and families will enjoy all there is to do outdoors: hiking, mountain biking, boating and horseback riding in spring, summer and fall. Cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and fat biking are winter pursuits.

Additional amenities include an outdoor pool and hot tub. 

Reach Winthrop over the North Cascades Highway (Highway 20) during summer and fall. It's a four-hour drive from Seattle. Once Highway 20 closes due to snow, the trip takes a bit longer, requiring traveling Highway 2 or Interstate 90 toward Wenatchee.