Spring Creek Ranch (491 Twin Lakes Rd., 509/996-2495, www.springcreekwinthrop.com, $290 for 9) is a great option for families. This grand, fully equipped country home was built in 1929 and is furnished with antiques. Also here is a separate modern cabin with fireplace that sleeps four ($190). Situated on the far side of the Methow River from the town of Winthrop, the hotel has 60 acres of property inhabited by white-tailed deer, bald eagles, and other wildlife.

Atop a 5,000-foot peak with panoramic views into the North Cascades and the Methow Valley is Sun Mountain Lodge (nine miles southwest of Winthrop, 509/996-2211 or 800/572-0493, www.sunmountainlodge.com, $205–405 s or d), one of the premier destination resorts in Washington. Sun Mountain has almost every activity you could want, from fly-fishing lessons and children’s programs to the largest string of saddle horses in the region, as well as a swimming pool, exercise room, and three hot tubs. A two-night minimum is required on weekends.