Top 5 Family Friendly Activities in Manson, WA
Wondering how to make the most of your family vacation to Lake Chelan? Finding activities that the whole family will enjoy can seem like an impossible feat but, trust us, it doesn’t have to be. Reserve our Unit A or Casa Blanca unit to house your crew for the week and get ready for some fun-filled family bonding. Here are our favorite family-friendly activities in and around Manson to help you plan your perfect family getaway!
U-Pick at Blueberry Hills
5 minute drive
Plan a day in the hills of Manson and have a ball picking your own blueberries, strawberries, and raspberries. The whole family will enjoy romping through row after row and searching for the ripest, juiciest berries. Load up a bucket or two and head to the fruit stand to pay by the pound. After you’ve worked up an appetite, treat yourself to a fantastic meal at the Blueberry Hills restaurant overlooking the rolling hills of Manson. Take your freshly picked goodies back to your unit and get snackin’!
1315 Washington St in Manson | (509) 687-2379 | wildaboutberries.com
Farmer’s Market Fun
5 minute walk
Manson offers not one, but two farmer’s markets on Wednesdays and Saturdays! Head down to the Manson Grange hall from 8:30 am to noon on either day to browse the booths, get some sweet treats, fresh produce, and locally made jewelry and art. The Manson volunteer firefighter association is out on Saturday mornings with the fire truck, selling t-shirts and other goodies to raise money for a variety of good causes! Kids and adults alike will have fun spending the morning perusing the stalls and stocking up on fresh produce or picking out a homemade pie to share! It’s all just a short walk from your unit at Marina’s Edge and the perfect way to start your day.
Tubing on the Lake
3 minute walk
What’s better than a day spent tubing on the crystal clear waters of Lake Chelan, wind in your hair and the cool splash on you as you twist and turn through the water? Not much. Shoreline Water Rentals is just a hop, skip, and a jump from Marina’s Edge and you’ll be out on the water before you know it. Pack a lunch and take off to spend the afternoon taking turns on the tube and enjoying the ride! It’s fun for the whole family and you’ll have a hard time turning in the boat at the end of the day.
86 Pedoi St, Manson, WA 98831 | (509) 682-1515 | shorelinewatercraft.com
Go Fish!
Fishing has been a tried and true family activity for ages, and we’re lucky to have so many beautiful fishing spots in the valley. Pack your gear and head to the lake for a morning of fishing with the family. You’ll have a chance at catching lake trout, kokanee, chinook salmon, and more. Staying with us in Manson means you’re not only close to Lake Chelan, but you’re also a short drive from other fishing spots like Wapato Lake, Roses Lake, or Alta Lake. You can adventure out on your own or hire one of the many fishing guides in the area! Check out WDFW’s prospects calendar to learn about the best times to go. Who knows, maybe you’ll even catch something to cook up for dinner back at your unit!
Live Music
Although most of the live music you’ll find in Manson takes place at wineries, it is often in a family-friendly environment. Places like WineGirl Wines offer their large lawn for families to sprawl out - or dance - on. Order food to go from a downtown restaurant and walk over for a night of good music and picnic under the stars. There’s plenty of space to run, play, dance, or simply sit back and relax. Just a short drive out of Manson is Lake Chelan Winery, known for their stellar wine and unbeatable BBQ in the vineyard. With regularly scheduled music in the summer season, you can be sure this all ages winery will keep everyone entertained all evening long.
All this and more is waiting for you and your family here in Manson. We hope this list gives you some ideas for a vacation that will leave the entire family with big smiles and memories that will last a lifetime. We can’t wait to see you!
FEATURED MAY EVENTS
SATURDAY, MAY 11 AT 11:00 AM
Manson Apple Blossom Parade
3 minute walk
SATURDAY, MAY 18 AT 10:00AM-2:00PM
Rat Rod Car Show
3 minute walk
SATURDAY, MAY 25 AT 7:00PM-10:00PM
Live Music - Jesse James & The MOB at WineGirl Wines
7 minute walk