Winthrop Balloon Roundup
Winthrop Inn
960 Hwy 20
Winthrop,
WA
United States 98862
1st weekend in March
Number of balloons: 12 - 15
The skies of Winthrop and the Methow Valley will brighten with the brilliant colors of over a dozen hot air balloons in the Winthrop Balloon Roundup.
For those wishing to go aloft, balloon rides are available by reservation (please contact Morning Glory Balloon Tours at 509-997-1700.)
Steven’s Pass (Highway 2)
From Seattle, take 520 East to I405 North, then take 522. Continue north on 522 to the Monroe cut off (it will say Wenatchee). At Monroe, go East on Highway 2 to Wenatchee. Just prior to entering Wenatchee take the Highway 97 Exit, crossing the Columbia River at that point. After crossing the river, turn left at the first stoplight. Continue to follow Highway 97 to Pateros. At Pateros, turn Left onto Highway 153 (turns into Highway 20 at Twisp) to Winthrop. The Winthrop Inn is on the right side of the highway as you approach Winthrop.
Snoqualmie Pass (I-90)
From Seattle, go East on I-90 1 mile past Cle Elum. Take the exit for Highway 970 to Wenatchee. Highway 970 will turn into Highway 97. Follow Highway 97 to Wenatchee. Just prior to entering Wenatchee take the Highway 97 Exit, crossing the Columbia River at that point. After crossing the river, turn left at the first stoplight. Continue to follow Highway 97 to Pateros. At Pateros, turn Left onto Highway 153 (turns into Highway 20 at Twisp) to Winthrop. The Winthrop Inn is on the right side of the highway as you approach Winthrop.
Web Site: http://winthropwashington.com/event/winthrop-balloon-festival/
1-888-463-8469
Email:
info@winthropwashington.com