When the air gets a chill and the leaves start turning colors, we can’t help but start dreaming about all the fun fall activities in the Lake Chelan Valley!
Of course, nothing ushers in the fall season quite like a crisp apple cider! And we’re lucky to have lots of options between Manson and Chelan, including both non-alcoholic and alcoholic ciders!
Read on to discover the best spots for cider tasting in the Lake Chelan Valley this fall.
Manson Growers Cider-Press
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The Manson Growers Cider-Press is NEWLY open and we’re so excited to have them in the neighborhood!
Located just a short two-minute drive from The Lodge, Manson Growers Cider-Press offers a cider-making experience unlike any other! Discover the joy of making your OWN apple cider with a hands-on workshop. You’ll select and press your own apples and leave with up to ten half-gallons of fresh-pressed juice. Reservations are required so be sure to plan ahead!
They also have an on-site coffee shop featuring delicious baked goodies and beverages, including their freshly pressed non-alcoholic cider. It’s a wonderful and relaxing spot to hang with a group or even work remotely!
Rootwood Cider
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Nestled into the hills of Manson, Rootwood Cider is located within its very own orchards and just a short drive from The Lodge!
Rootwood Cider is owned and operated by a family with over 100 years of orcharding roots in the Lake Chelan Valley. They started Rootwood Cider in 2014 as a natural extension of their orcharding background, and have since expanded the business to offer a full menu of hard ciders pressed from local apples.
Enjoy a tasting flight or glass of hard cider, plus a variety of non-alcoholic options and charcuterie plates to complement your tasting. They even offer u-pick apples once the crops are ready!
Endless Orchard Cider
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Endless Orchard Cider is located at the base of The Lookout in Chelan and offers hard cider samplers, cider by the glass, and delicious charcuterie trays.
From classic offerings like “Everlasting Golden Delicious” and “Infinite Granny Smith” to infused ciders like “Boundless Blueberry-Basil” and “Eternal Sunshine Pineapple-Mango”, there’s a little something for every hard cider fanatic!
Visit their tasting room for limited edition ciders, events, and gifts.
ChelanCraft Cider
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A stone’s throw from Endless Orchard you’ll find ChelanCraft Cider, located in Chelan across from the Lakeshore RV Park.
ChelanCraft Cider offers hard cider tasting, with a rotating menu between Black Currant, Apple, Peach Apricot, Apple Lemon, Ginger Pear, Cherry Vanilla, Peach Apricot, and Blueberry and Apple.
Visit their tasting room for an authentic taste of Washington State apples!
Steelhead Cider
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For a more urban experience, look no further than Steelhead Cider!
Steelhead Cider is located in Chelan’s historic downtown core and offers their own hard ciders as well as a full list of rotating taps from local cideries.
Grab a glass or a tasting flight and enjoy one of the only downtown patios that looks out on Riverwalk Park! They even have a Nintendo 64 console in their trendy upstairs area for those who’d like some extra entertainment!
Additional Ciders to Try
While these spots don’t have tasting rooms to visit, we still recommend grabbing their ciders to get a full taste for what Lake Chelan Cider is all about!
Keep an eye out for Manchester Road Cider, Bad Granny Hard Cider, and Washington Gold Cider. Both Bad Granny and Washington Gold are more highly distributed, and can be found at grocery stores across Washington State!
Book Your Autumn Stay at The Lodge
Make Mountain View Lodge & Resort your headquarters for all things autumn fun, including cider tasting across the valley! We’re located in the charming Village of Manson and a short drive along the lake from Chelan.
With proximity to boutiques, restaurants, and the lake, it’s the perfect space to make your home base while you explore all the local activities that the Lake Chelan Valley has to offer this fall!
Book online or give us a call today to book your autumn stay in the Lake Chelan Valley. We look forward to hosting you!