Just off I-5 at the south end of Bellingham, the Best Western Lakeway Inn is a great base from which to explore this lovely area. Golf and ski packages are available. It's also a nice place to host a meeting, with ample meeting space, a grand ballroom, and a 24-hour business center. Restaurants and shops are nearby, although you'll need to drive to the city's historic Fairhaven District.

Best Western Lakeway Inn Amenities:

• 132 rooms, 4 story. Pets accepted, some restrictions; fee. Check-in 3 pm, check-out noon. Two restaurants, bar. Fitness room. Indoor pool, whirlpool. Business center.