When winter’s chill wraps around Lake Chelan, don’t let the cold keep you cooped up! There are plenty of cozy and fun indoor activities to keep you warm and entertained.
Here are our top recommended indoor activities for your winter trip to Lake Chelan:
1. Strike Up Some Fun at Chelan Lanes
Photo credit: Chelan Lanes
Nothing beats the winter blues like the satisfying sound of bowling pins crashing!
Located in downtown Chelan, Chelan Lanes offers a family-friendly atmosphere with 10 lanes, bumpers for the kids, and a full bar and restaurant for the adults.
They are open on Thursdays and Fridays from 5 pm – 11 pm, Saturdays from 2 pm – 11 pm, and Sundays from 2 pm – 10 pm. Enjoy cosmic bowling on Fridays – Sundays from 5 pm – 11 pm!
2. Game On! Board Games Galore
Photo credit: The Cove Wine & Games
Gather your friends and family for a board game marathon! There are tons of options across the Lake Chelan Valley to keep you busy.
Hanging around downtown Chelan? Stop into The Cove Wine & Games for a wide range of board games, snacks, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages. They even have trivia on Friday nights and special craft nights every other Thursday! See their events page for more information.
In Manson, you have not one but TWO great gaming spots! First, there’s The Secret Lair, with new and used games, role-playing games of all types, puzzles, miniatures, plushies, and more!
In the mood for some nostalgia? Head to Diffraction, just a short walk from Mountain View Lodge and The Secret Lair, for retro arcade games, wine, ice cream, and local craft beer.
If you can’t get enough gaming, Mountain View Lodge has you covered with our own selection of board games in our lobby. It’s the perfect way to cap off a fun day of gaming with friends and family!
3. Sip and Savor Warm Beverages
Photo credit: The Coffee Cabin
Warm up with a delicious hot drink from one of the Lake Chelan Valley’s charming coffee shops.
Across the street from Mountain View Lodge, you’ll find Local Grounds, a warm and welcoming coffee spot offering quick breakfast options, homemade goodies, and seasonal beverages.
And that’s not the only coffee in walking distance! You’ll also find The Coffee Cabin just a hop, skip, and a jump from your room at Mountain View Lodge.
Just down the street you’ll find VonHart Goods, featuring espresso coffee drinks, artisan sourdough breads, pastries, sandwiches and so much more!
Up the hill from Mountain View Lodge, stop into Manson Cider Press & Cafe, which offers a selection of gourmet coffee drinks, grilled paninis, smoothies, and ice cream.
Looking for something to warm up with in downtown Chelan? You’ll find coffees, teas, cocoas, and all sorts of goodies at The Vine Coffee (located in the NEW Lake Chelan Community Center!), The Vogue Coffee Bar (a staple of historic downtown Chelan!) and Apple Cup Too (a favorite local drive-thru!)
4. Heat Things Up with a Workout
Photo credit: Corazon Core
Stay active and toasty by joining a heated workout class!
Local studios like The Barn, Brave Yoga, Alchemy Yoga + Massage (across the street from Mountain View Lodge!), and Corazon Core offer various classes to get your blood pumping in rooms heated between 95 and 105 degrees. Whether you’re into yoga or pilates, there’s something to get your sweat going! Be sure to check their current schedules and availability.
And if lounging in heated rooms is your thing, be sure to check out the sauna at Elevate Chelan! Call for info on membership pricing and sauna access.
5. Wine Not? Go Wine Tasting
Photo credit: Tipsy Canyon Winery
Lake Chelan is renowned for its wineries, and winter offers a unique experience all its own.
Embark on a wine tasting adventure and discover local favorites. Many of our Lake Chelan wineries offer cozy tasting rooms with stunning views of the winter landscape. It’s the perfect way to relax and warm up from the inside out!
Discover the Lake Chelan Valley’s wineries.
Book Your Winter Getaway at Mountain View Lodge
Mountain View Lodge is located right in the heart of downtown Manson, a quick walk to local boutiques and wineries, and a short drive along the lake from Chelan.
With proximity to shops, restaurants, and the lake, it’s the perfect space to make your home base while you explore all the charm our valley has to offer during your winter getaway to Lake Chelan!
Book online or give us a call today to book your stay in the Lake Chelan Valley. We look forward to hosting you!