Wenatchee: the Apple Capital
What happens when you want to get away from it all? You book a Wenatchee vacation rental, that’s what. The county seat of Chelan County in Washington, the city was named in honor of a local Indian tribe. It’s known both for its lovely scenery and its rather amazing quantity of apples. In fact, Wenatchee is sometimes considered the world’s apple capital—say that 3 times fast! Abundant orchards lend the town color and fragrance. If you happen to love apples, you don’t need to travel far!
Journey back in time in downtown Wenatchee
Start your day with a bit of nature, courtesy of the Ohme Gardens County Park. Its stone pathways are lined with brilliant gardens and woodsy areas that provide the perfect spot for a picnic. Dig into the history of the place at the Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center, which is home to countless local and regional exhibits that explore the city's Native American roots. Or take a trip back in time at the Rocky Beach Museum of the Columbia, where you’ll experience life as a settler and a Native American in the old west.
Outdoorsy types love Wenatchee
If you’re an outdoorsy type, make your way to Adventure Wenatchee. Not only can you join in a number of recreation tours, including bird watching and hiking, but you can also engage in plenty of fun activities. Hop aboard a whitewater raft and make your way down the Wenatchee River. Grab a mountain bike and find your way up Sage Hill. Play some golf or simply take a walk and marvel in the splendor of this great American beauty. There’s a mall in town, as well as several indie boutiques that are perfect if you’ve got to scratch that shopping itch.
Rainy winters and dry summers
Washington is very closely associated with rain, and you can expect it to fall year round in Wenatchee—approximately 230 inches of it, to be a little more exact. Book your Wenatchee vacation rental with that in mind. If you’re more interested in the heat and headiness of summer, come in July or August for temperatures that stay steady at around 90 degrees. Otherwise, summer is fairly dry. Winter is when the rains come pouring down and temperatures dramatically drop into the 30s.
Exploring the natural features in Wenatchee
Whether you're looking for adventure or just want to take in the scenery, Wenatchee is a great place to spend some time outside. Here are some of the area’s most eye-catching natural features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city center:
- Riverfront Park (0.8 mi / 1.3 km)
- Walla Walla Point Park (1.5 mi / 2.4 km)
- Wenatchee Confluence State Park (2.4 mi / 3.9 km)
- Wenatchee River (18.7 mi / 30 km)
- Icicle Creek (19.7 mi / 31.6 km)
- Waterfront Park (20.1 mi / 32.3 km)
Transportation to and around Wenatchee
Fly into Wenatchee, WA (EAT-Pangborn Memorial), the closest airport, located 4.9 mi (7.8 km) from the city center.
If you'd prefer to travel by train, you can make your way to Wenatchee Station.