Despite the sometimes frigid and unpredictable weather, winter is a beautiful season in Washington. And some of our towns are downright charming, and even snow globe-like, during this time of year. Visit the spots on this list and you’ll see what we mean.

  1. Leavenworth

Visit Leavenworth Facebook This one goes without saying. Leavenworth is one of the most magical places on the planet this time of year.

  1. Poulsbo

Visit Poulsbo Facebook Washington’s little Norway is always beautiful, but when it snows, it looks downright magical. This picture was taken last December, but we have high hopes for snow later this winter.

  1. Walla Walla

Visit Walla Walla Facebook Between the delightful downtown area and the rural beauty surrounding the city, Walla Walla is definitely snow globe-like this time of year.

  1. Stanwood

The Lights of Christmas Facebook If you need a dose of holiday magic, just head to Stanwood for the Lights of Christmas display. It’s even more dazzling in person.

  1. Snoqualmie

Northwest Railway Museum Facebook The Northwest Railway Museum hosts the Santa Train, and they go all-out with the decor in the process. The city of Snoqualmie is especially cute during the holiday season.

  1. Bellevue

Snowflake Lane Facebook Two words: Snowflake Lane. This is Bellevue’s version of holiday cheer, and it’s fantastic.

  1. Ellensburg

Ellensburg Downtown Association Facebook Strolling the streets of downtown Ellensburg when it’s all decked out for the holidays is an unforgettable experience. Decorated Gingerbread houses have been a long-standing tradition in the city.

  1. Spokane

VisitSpokane Facebook The city of Spokane looks remarkably beautiful during the snowy season, especially the downtown area when it’s decked out in holiday lights.

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Visit Leavenworth Facebook

This one goes without saying. Leavenworth is one of the most magical places on the planet this time of year.

Visit Poulsbo Facebook

Washington’s little Norway is always beautiful, but when it snows, it looks downright magical. This picture was taken last December, but we have high hopes for snow later this winter.

Visit Walla Walla Facebook

Between the delightful downtown area and the rural beauty surrounding the city, Walla Walla is definitely snow globe-like this time of year.

The Lights of Christmas Facebook

If you need a dose of holiday magic, just head to Stanwood for the Lights of Christmas display. It’s even more dazzling in person.

Northwest Railway Museum Facebook

The Northwest Railway Museum hosts the Santa Train, and they go all-out with the decor in the process. The city of Snoqualmie is especially cute during the holiday season.

Snowflake Lane Facebook

Two words: Snowflake Lane. This is Bellevue’s version of holiday cheer, and it’s fantastic.

Ellensburg Downtown Association Facebook

Strolling the streets of downtown Ellensburg when it’s all decked out for the holidays is an unforgettable experience. Decorated Gingerbread houses have been a long-standing tradition in the city.

VisitSpokane Facebook

The city of Spokane looks remarkably beautiful during the snowy season, especially the downtown area when it’s decked out in holiday lights.