I definitely fell asleep during our roadtrip to Diablo Lake and was surprised when we stopped in a little town when I woke up hehe I just loved how it had that western feel to it with how the buildings were built in the town. I really wished we were able to stop for longer, but only got out for a bit for some ice cream and to stretch a bit before getting back on the road. Definitely great having a small town in between the long strips of road we had to conquer to get to our final destination. read more

Winthrop Town Hall - Public Services & Government Near Me

This is a convenient store for stuff that you might need while you are here visiting--supplies like snacks to bring back to your hotel, if you want some postcards for souvenirs, sweat shirts if you forgot to bring one, junk foods, etc. They have them here. Expect their prices to be good even when it is a vacation place for out-of-towner and tourists. Staff is friendly here and you can actually have a nice conversation with the locals especially if you are curious about what this town has to offer. People here are friendly and will always greet you with a simple "hello". Very cool. I liked that! read more

Winthrop Town Hall - Public Services & Government Near Me

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The highlights of Winthrop, WA are the western themed store fronts situated in the center of town. I actually appreciate these types of vintage throwbacks as it reminds me of the simpler times. When I arrived in Winthrop I immediately parked and started walking around this old fashioned town. I stopped by The Emporium in the center of main street for general merchandise, food and souvenirs. I enjoyed myself for the brief time I was here. I had only wished there were more places to visit and sights to see but browsing around and exploring was good enough. read more

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Considering there are the only town with a good amount of restaurants and amenities withing a 50 mile radius, there really isn't anything to compare Winthrop too. So they definitely stand alone in a the category of "best towns to pass through" Very cute and quaint town with little shops, bars, restaurants, and convenience stores that are all old western themed. Home of one of the oldest saloons (if not the oldest) saloon in the state. This town was built on dreamers of hopefuls of the gold rush era - and I'm delighted that someone took the time and money to keep the town going. What more does one want when you get away from the city slickers, driving over the cascade mountain loop, only to find a hidden gem of a town with boardwalk sidewalks, wooden saloons and buildings, and occasionally having locals ride their horses through town, sling em down to a wooden post, hop off for a beer before riding back off into the sunset? There's an ice cream parlor, general store, plenty of bars and restaurants and places to sip on wine down by the river. They seem to recently have a spot of mini golfing as well! So kick back, relax after a long drive, take in the sights and sounds of the small town of winthrop. Spend some money to support the true local businesses. Enjoy the moment because we all know how hectic life can get. read more

We stayed at River Run Inn on the banks of the Methow River one night on our drive along the Cascades Loop. Town businesses were very busy on the Thursday night of our visit due to the 29th Annual Winthrop Rhythm and Blues Festival which was scheduled to begin the following day. We enjoyed drinks a Three Finger Jacks followed by dinner at Old Schoolhouse Brewery. We were happy with our stay though I doubt there is enough of interest to require a 2nd night. read more

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This town was just great!! It was our first time here and we were not sure what to expect. The town has a main street and a Western theme to it. The sidewalks are actually boardwalks. The parking is free and plentiful. One side of town borders the river and there are many restaurants that have outdoor patios to sit and enjoy the view. There are walking bridges and trails that connect to other inns just outside of the main part of town. The shops have reasonably priced goods. There are artist, bakeries, hotels, and other local shops to wander through and just spend the day. The locals are friendly and engage you in conversation. Great place! read more

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Totally cute stop along the Cascade Scenic Hwy 20 drive. Lots of kitchy stores to browse and good eating establishments. We were too early for the Schoolhouse Brewery but that place looked great. Next time! read more

A western themed town near the eastern end of the North Cascades Hwy. It is surprisingly crowded on summer weekends, and offers some opportunity for river rafting, hiking, and camping. Several hotels are on the banks of the Methow River, and have beautiful scenery. The local restaurants are for the most part average. The downtown is small, about half the size of Leavenworth, and the shops offer the usual tourist merchandise. It can get quite hot in the summer, so be prepared. It is an interesting place to wander around for an afternoon, but unless there is some special event, like the Jazz festival, that's about it. read more