Atop the hillside overlooking the Methow River, The Shafer Historical Museum offers a fantastic look into Winthrop’s past. The museum centers around a log cabin built in the late 1800s known as “The Castle.”
Several outdoor exhibits surround this carefully crafted abode, containing artifacts from Winthrop’s homesteading era. Artifacts span approximately from the 1880s to the 1940s. The grounds are also home to a village of buildings representing this era. Visitors are welcome to “Take a Peek Inside” the facilities for a glance into history.
The museum fluctuates between summer and winter hours. In both seasons, visitors are welcome to take a self-guided tour of the outdoor exhibits. Winter may provide an icy approach on the hillside. The museum offers free admission but encourages a suggested donation of five dollars.
Address: 285 Castle Avenue, Winthrop, Washington
Official site: https://www.shafermuseum.org/