The Best Winter Getaways
Looking for your winter bliss? We've got you covered
By Carrie Bell, Danielle Centoni, Leslie Kelly, Hilary Meyerson, Nicholas O’Connell, Virginia Smyth and Diana Wurn December 11, 2018
This article originally appeared in the December 2018 issue of Seattle magazine.
This article appears in print in the December 2018 issue, as part of the Best Winter Getaways cover story. Click here to subscribe.
Crisp air. Sunny slopes. A cozy fire. A little bit of endorphin-releasing exercise. Put it all together and you have the perfect antidote to Seattle’s gray and rainy season—and it’s within easy reach. What’s your pleasure? Snowmobiling in the Central Cascades? Check. Going for a soul-cleansing walk in the forest? Check. Soaking in a therapeutic pool of warm water? Check. Heading to SoCal for a dose of sun and warmth? Check and check! Whatever your winter bliss, we’ve got you covered.
Along I-90
Oregon Coast
Central Cascades
Mount Rainier National Park Lodge
Orcas Island
British Columbia
Southern California
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