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8Discover Washington DestinationsThroughout Washington state, Indigenous tribes and nations offer numerous entertaining and informative destinations for the traveler, including museums, resorts and casinos.INDIGENOUS WASHINGTON: ROAD TRIPS AND DESTINATIONSMany casino properties feel more like a boutique hotel with gaming attached and may provide everything from golf to art galleries %u2014 in addition to poker, slots, bingo, sports betting and table games. The casino gaming floor is for adults only, but the resort may welcome children, and at least one provides kids%u2019 entertainment, too. Beyond the well-known casinos, museums offer new perspectives alongside traditional tools, clothing and items of daily life and work. Here are several road trips to explore Washington%u2019s Indigenous communities. Northwest Washington road tripsThe Tulalip Tribes are composed of the Snohomish, Snoqualmie and Skykomish tribes and other tribes and bands signatory to the Treaty of Point Elliott. You can learn more about the Tulalip at the Hibulb Cultural Center%u2019s exhibits, set within a 50-acre natural history preserve. Tulalip Resort Casino was the first tribal facility certified by the state of Washington. Today, the resort features a full spa, a large pool and restaurants, and showcases tribal art valued at over $1 million, all amid warmly appointed rooms with high-end finishes. It%u2019s easy for visitors to combine gaming with shopping at the nearby Seattle Premium Outlets. About 11 miles north, the Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians%u2019 125-room Angel of the Winds Casino Resort includes a 16-lane bowling alley, a virtual sports arena and outdoor expedition partnerships with outfitters so you can go on a Skagit River float and more. A concert venue provides a space for music shows, and around a dozen food and beverage service options. Another 31 miles northwest, Swinomish Casino & Lodge sits in Anacortes, and guests can arrive by boat via the adjacent Swinomish Channel Marina. Swinomish Indian Tribal Community%u2019s waterfront lodge offers sweeping views of Padilla Bay and emphasizes sustainable design and energy conservation. In 2019, the iconic Salish Lodge & Spa and surrounding land were transferred from the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe to the Snoqualmie Indian Tribe. Visit the lodge to view the awe-inspiring, 268-foot Snoqualmie Falls (sacred to the Snoqualmie Tribe) or walk a gentle forest path to the falls%u2019 pools. If you spend the night, you%u2019ll cozy up in rooms featuring Washington-crafted, Pacific Northwest-inspired furniture, gas fireplaces and copper kettles. If you don%u2019t, it%u2019s worth the 30-minute (or so) drive west for the falls, the lodge%u2019s restaurant dining or browsing the gift shop. Continued on page 10