Winthrop's Winter Wonderland

Did you know that Winthrop is home to the nation's largest cross-country ski area where kids 17 and under ski for free?

Did you know we have an incredible alpine ski area just 20 minutes away?

Did you know we have world-class snowmobiling and backcountry skiing?

Did you know we have an award-winning outdoor ice rink?

Did you know that most everyday of our winter days are sunny?

Don't miss the opportunity to experience Winthrop in the Winter. More information on all our winter activities can be found on our website and a great listing of winter recreation can be found here.

Ski, snowshoe, sled, snowmobile and ice skate the Winthrop this winter!

Summer Visitor Resources

Planning a trip to Winthrop this summer?  In addition to our website we have a number of materials that can help you plan your adventure. All these publications can be obtained when you arrive in Winthrop at the Winthrop Visitor Information Center or from many local hotels and businesses.  Enjoy!

Summer Visitor Map 

Top 10 Things to Do 

Where to Hike

Where to Mountain Bike

Where to Road Cycle 

Winthrop Blues Festival July 19-21

Winthrop's Western Celebration - May 10-12

For 68 years straight, Winthrop has been celebrating our western history. Winthrop '49er Days is a party for every cowboy and cowgirl. Two parades of horses and wagons roll through town over the weekend with Saturday's parade being the big one and the one the whole family should not miss. More information on '49er Days can be found on the Winthrop Washington website.  Treat Mom to a truly unique Mother's Day by bringing here to Winthrop for '49er Days!  We hope to see you there!

Watercolor Retreat

Do you love to paint? Or would love to learn. This is a great opportunity to learn from one of the Methow Valley's finest artists, Paula Christen.
Details are below and also on Paula's website.

Beginner Watercolor Weekend Workshop Dates: 4/5/2013 - 4/7/2013 Location: Methow Valley Inn Twisp, WA. 234 Second Ave Twisp Washington 98856 United States Yes, you can do this! Never painted? Can't draw a straight line but you'd secretly love to try watercolor? Then this weekend is for you! No prior art experience is needed. I'll teach you easy-to-do basic techniques for creating your first painting.        During this all beginners 2-day class, you'll be guided step by step with demos and lots of hands on painting time. We'll talk about deciding what to paint, tricks to making a fail proof composition and how to get it on your paper.  Bright spring colors in the valley will inspire you to practice the new skills in the relaxing comfort of the  Methow Valley Inn B & B.  The Inn's sun room is perfect for classes! Bring a spouse or friend to enjoy the area's recreation of hiking, biking or just walking the 2 blocks to Twisp's city center and riverfront park.       At the end of each day, we gather around the Inn's lovely rock fireplace for a social hour with local wines and appetizers before dinner. Your non painting friend or spouse is invited to join us for meals and social hours. Here's the Workshop schedule and details: Arrive Thursday, anytime. Check in for the Inn, after 3:00 pm and a "rolling dinner" for those staying at the Inn. Friday: Class from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. Lunch provided. Social hour 5:30 pm by the fireplace. Dinner on your own. Saturday: Class from 9:30 to 4:30 pm. Lunch provided. Social hour 5:30 pm  by the fireplace. Catered group dinner at the Inn. Sunday:  Check out by 11:00 am. Register today - Space is limited $320 Artist workshop fee & meals  (lodging is not included - link below to contact the Methow Valley Inn for reservations) $155  Friend or spouse fee (includes the social hour and meals specified in the schedule above) $40  Painting rental kit: No supplies? This kit will have everything you need for the class; brushes, paper, paint, etc. Limited supply. If you have any questions, call Paula at 509-996-2598 or 509-429-6042 (cell) I look forward to seeing you there! Need reservations at the Methow Valley Inn?  Contact them here   or call 509-997-2253

Winthrop Balloon Festival - March 1-3

Winthrop's annual Balloon Festival is coming up March 1-3. This is an incredible photographic event. Get up close with the balloons at launch time and then watch as the float over the snow-covered peaks of the Methow Valley.  Don't miss this event and everything else there is to do in Winthrop.  More information on the festival can be found here.

Groundhog Day- Winthrop Washington

At Winthrop's annual Groundhog Day celebration, Wilbur our Winthrop Whistlepig declared an early spring. Will his prediction be correct? Plenty of great snow remains on the ground and skiers, snowmobilers and winter enthusiasts are having a great time. "Weather" winter or spring we do know that Winthrop has it all.

Winthrop in the Winter

Here are some good scenes highlighting just a few of Winthrop's winter activities.

2013 Winthrop Events

There is always something happening in Winthrop. In fact we like to say "everyday is an event in the Methow Valley". Here are some of the top acts for 2013.

Nice Winthrop Article in AAA Journey Magazine

AAA Journey wrote a nice article about Winthrop. You can read it here.