Planning a safe summer vacation

With the country now open for business and fun, expect the pent-up demand for travel to explode this summer. While it’s great to be able to have fun back out in the open, it is still wiser to keep public safety measures at the back of one’s mind when planning a vacation with your loved ones.

In the charming mountain town of Winthrop, WA, there are many summer activity options for the whole family. The city is known for its Old West vibe and a backdrop of scenic mountains.

If you plan to visit Winthrop this summer or spend some time there on your way elsewhere, check out the following:

Mind travel guidelines

While people can now travel anywhere within the US, check your destination (or, if you’re driving, your quick stops en route). Comply with local ordinances and respect the preferences of shops, restaurants, grocery stores, and inns. To make sure you’re prepared or comfortable with community standards, check the location’s official website for updates and advisories.

Choose roads less traveled

Make your vacay adventuresome. Look for destinations that are off the beaten track, on roads less traveled, if you will. Especially if you’re traveling with friends or family, a less crowded destination might be fun (and safer) for all. Book unique stays or a short-stay rental in a new place. Remember that these accommodations can be the destination itself.

Plan playdates

If your kids have been stuck at home for the better part of two years, arrange playdates for them this summer. Make them fun, but safe, too:

• Host play dates in open spaces
• Plan activities that support physical distancing
• Bring individual snack packs for those who’ve confirmed to attend
• For older kids, organize a picnic or water activities on the lakes and rivers of Winthrop, WA
• Invite kids to your home and play with sprinklers in the front or back yard. Ask their parents to bring a change of clothing and provide them with towels, snacks, popsicles, and cool drinks.

Summer activities in Winthrop

For a safe and memorable summer vacation in Winthrop with the whole family, here are activities and destinations worth adding to your itinerary.

• Methow Trails. While it is known for cross-country skiing, Methow Trails easily convert into scenic hiking, biking, and horse-riding trails during the summer.
• Downtown Western exploration. The downtown area’s Western vibe is worth the stroll, with shops along the main street connected by a wooden boardwalk and establishments maintaining interesting Western interior designs, including local boutiques, galleries, and specialty stores.
• Pearrygin Lake State Park. The state park features over 160 campsites close to restrooms, picnic areas, and swimming beaches. There are also furnished cabins and a vacation home for rent for more privacy.
• Shafer Historical Museum. Learn more about Winthrop’s past at the Shafer Historical Museum, centered on a log cabin called The Castle built in the late 1800s. Visitors can take a self-guided tour of the outdoor exhibits.

For more on the ins and outs of Winthrop as a visitor or future resident, get in touch with us at Coldwell Banker Winthrop. We are your expert Winthrop Realtors specializing in the Winthrop real estate market and the surrounding areas in Washington. Looking for Winthrop homes for sale? Call us now at 509.996.2121 or contact us here.