For skiers heading to the Cascades, three resorts near Leavenworth offer direct access to winter sports without sacrificing comfort. Icicle Village Resort, just steps from the Bavarian downtown, combines a full-service spa with outdoorsy perks-think free bike rentals in summer and a hearty breakfast buffet before you hit Stevens Pass Mountain Resort, 56 km away. Its heated outdoor pool and hot tub are a welcome sight après-ski, and the on-site JJ Hills Restaurant serves American-German fare nightly. Rooms are spacious with flat-screen TVs and iPod docks; rates typically run $150-250 per night during peak season.
Also within striking distance of Stevens Pass, Sleeping Lady Mountain Resort & Spa sits on 67 forested acres with two restaurants, a billiards room, and a hot tub. The property's rustic-chic rooms feature air conditioning and patios, while the buffet or à la carte breakfast fuels a full day of skiing or cycling. For families needing kitchen access, WorldMark Leavenworth provides one- and two-bedroom units with full kitchens and separate living areas-plus an outdoor pool, fitness center, and children's playground. All three properties offer free parking and non-smoking rooms, making them practical bases for a Taos-like mountain escape in Washington's Bavarian village.