Wenatchee: Outdoor Recreations, Shopping and Festivals
Wenatchee, WA is endearingly known to be the “Apple Capital of the World” was named after ‘Wenachi” a river, tribe and valley in the region. This valley is located between the Columbia River and the Wenatchee River located in Chelan County. Accessible through the EAT-Pangborn Memorial Airport, the region is well known for its good soil, perfect for growing crops and produce. Wenatchee is divided into two regions by the Columbia River - Wenatchee on the Chelan County and East Wenatchee that belongs to the Douglas County.
Best Time to Visit
Unique from other destinations in the US, Wenatchee’s busiest time of the year for tourism falls during the Winter season. The middle of December is the suitable time of the year to enjoy skiing in fresh powder snow in the region. Sunny days are also fun and exciting, but are less crowded months of the year in Wenatchee, Washington.
What to Do & Area Attractions
During summer time, you can head to the Slidewaters at Lake Chelan to get rid of all your stress and worries. It is a great place to start your adventure and be introduced to the beauty of nature in Wenatchee. Relaxing rooms await at the SpringHill Suites by Marriott Wenatchee or the Cedars Inn, located near the downtown, bringing you close to shops, convenience stores and eateries. A lazy afternoon going around the city can be perfectly concluded when you hit the cellars of Berghof Keller Winery and the Chateau Faire Le Pont Winery.