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Located in the remote
Methow Valley of
Washington State,
Winthrop has attracted
visitors for centuries.
Back in the early
settlement days of the
1800's, Native Americans
camped along the banks
of the Methow, Twisp,
and Chewuch Rivers to
hunt and fish. As
Winthrop formed a town
it was named after
Theodore Winthrop, a
19th Century Explorer,
and the town today rests
at the confluence of the
Methow and Chewuch
Rivers.
In 1972, the North
Cascades Highway was
completed and the
citizens of Winthrop
seized the opportunity
it presented. With the
help of local lumber
baroness Kathryn Wagoner
and Leavenworth
architect Robert
Jorgenson, they rebuilt
the town to resemble the
early western days of
the 1800's.
The Methow Valley is an
area that sees all four
seasons of weather.
Summers are hot and dry
and the winters can be
harsh with plunging
temperatures and
beautiful snow. This
makes Winthrop an ideal
destination for many
different types of
recreation including:
Winthrop is a small country western town located at the foot
of the Cascade Mountains of Washington State. This town is rich in history
starting with trappers and gold seekers and today the local folks are
down-to-earth people who are proud of their town and their countryside.
From the
moment you arrive,
you'll feel that warm
hospitality and welcome
that's always been
associated with our
western heritage of long
ago.
Step back in time as you stroll down the
wooden boardwalks outside the saloons and trading posts. It's truly an
experience you'll remember for a long time to come. Summer festivals remain
a huge attraction for visitors that come to Winthrop. Although the North
Cascades Highway does not remain open during the winter months, Winthrop
remains a popular destination for Cascade loop travelers. |
