Twisp, Washington travel guide: things to do, food & where to stay

Overview

Twisp is a town in the North Central Cascades of Washington State.

2 things to do · 1 places to stay

Updated from Wikivoyage on 1 October 2026 · Something wrong or missing? Improve it on Wikivoyage

Best things about Twisp

Loup Loup Ski Bowl

550 acres of alpine skiing, with 10 major runs and 3 lifts, including a quad chair. 14 mi of cross country trails are accessible, with another 31 mi of trails maintained by Washington State Parks nearby. The mountain is …

Merc Playhouse

Plan your trip

Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: May–Sep. Summer highs reach about 87°F; winter lows dip to about 19°F. Cold months (Jan, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Dec and Jan. (climate data from nearby Leavenworth)

Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).

Getting there

From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
EAT Pangborn Memorial Airport, Wenatchee — 67 mi away. Directions
PAE Seattle Paine Field International Airport, Everett — 105 mi away. Directions
SEA Seattle–Tacoma International Airport, Seattle — 120 mi away (major hub). Directions

State Route 20 (WA-20) passes through town, from Okanogan to the east and Winthrop to the west. The junction with WA-153 is 2 mi south of town.

Full “Get in” guide ↓

Budget & where to stay

No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.

Sample 1-day itinerary

Day 1

Morning Merc Playhouse
Afternoon Loup Loup Ski Bowl

Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.

Food for you

What to ask about, for your diet

Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder