COLORADO SPRINGS

The Broadmoor's Lake Terrace Dining Room Mountain vistas and lakeside views back carving stations, seafood, made-to-order omelets, and a chocolate fountain. INFO: $45, $18 ages 4–10; 1 Lake Ave.; 866/381-8432.

PARADISE VALLEY, AZ

Lon's at the Hermosa Inn Thick adobe walls and looming Camelback Mountain add atmosphere to the three-course brunch featuring irresistible berry crêpes. INFO: $65, $15 ages 5–12; 5532 N. Palo Cristi Rd.; 602/955-7878.

PORTLAND

The Heathman Restaurant & Bar Sidewalk dining and a marble bar give brunch a Parisian air. Order the crabcakes Benedict for a hollandaise sauce worthy of Julia Child. INFO: $39, $19 ages 12 and under; 1001 S.W. Broadway; 503/790-7752.

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Catch at Hotel Casa Del Mar Sweeping panoramas of the Pacific and the Santa Monica Pier make for an elegant beachside meal in which fresh seafood is the star. INFO: $75, $38 ages 12 and under; 1910 Ocean Way; 310/581-7714.

SNOQUALMIE, WA

Salish Lodge & Spa A 90-year-old fireplace, views over Snoqualmie Falls, and a country-style spread of honey-cured ham, buttermilk pancakes, and more. INFO: $49, $29 ages 6–12; 6501 Railroad Ave. S.E.; 800/272-5474 or 425/888-2556.

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