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  Seattle provides a convenient departure point to access some of Western Washington's most beautiful natural landmarks such as Olympic National Park to the west and the Cascade Mountains to the east. Most of these landmark sites offer family-friendly vacation options by providing a range of accommodations and activities that are fun for both the young and old alike.
  
  

Willows Lodge

• Just 20 minutes from downtown Seattle, the Willows Lodge offers a range of nature-intensive recreational activities for families of all sizes. From the lodge you can hike or bike the 27-mile Burke-Gilman Trail literally back to Seattle. Additionally, the lodge's location near the Skykomish and Sammamish rivers make it ideal for canoeing or kayaking. The lodge offers single room accommodations in a standard or suite configuration. All rooms include a fireplace, 40-inch HDTV and complimentary high-speed Internet access. Deluxe suites include jetted tubs and towel warmers.
  
  Willows Lodge
  14580 N.E. 145th St.
  Woodinville, WA 98072
  877-424-3930 (toll free)
  willowslodge.com
  
  

Hilton Garden Inn

• While the inn has a range of accommodation options, there are a few that are particularly suitable for families such as the 24-hour on-site convenience store and inn-sponsored children activities. The suites include a king bed, separated living room, refrigerator and microwave ovens. All rooms at the inn include high-speed Internet access, local phone service, complimentary coffee or tea and a 26-inch flat-panel TV. The inn is located 15 miles from Seattle and provides easy access to some of area's best known recreational sites such as the Cougar Mountain Zoo, Snoqualmie Pass Ski Area and Lake Sammamish State Park.
  
  Hilton Garden Inn Seattle/Issaquah
  1800 N.W. Gilman Blvd.
  Issaquah, WA 98027
  425-837-3600
  seattleissaquah.hgi.com
  
  

Best Western Harbor Inn

• The Harbor Inn offers a range of options to large and small families alike. Rooms range from standard doubles to family-friendly suites that include a king bed sleeper couch, separate living and sleeping areas, a fireplace and kitchen. All rooms at the inn include complimentary high-speed Internet access, flat-panel TV with cable and on-demand movie programming. The inn is conveniently located 20 minutes from downtown Seattle and a few minutes' walk from the Edmonds Pier and waterfront.
  
  Best Western Edmonds Harbor Inn
  130 W. Dayton St.
  Edmonds, WA 98020
  425-771-5021
  bestwesternwashington.com