East Wenatchee Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Living in the middle of a rainforest for the last three decades has made me a huge fan of -- the desert. Actually, anywhere east of the Cascades where the predominant climate veers towards the dry and ascetic, and the colors come in ranges and not a single verdant hue. Don't get me wrong, I do not think I could live without the mountains and the forests and the alpine meadows. It's just that, come winter, the sponge-bath they provide can become a little wearisome. If you want the colors of the desert and the high plains, head East from the mountains and you won't have far to travel. The general demarcation point in Washington for that switch in climate is probably Wenatchee. It's a pleasant town, with all the amenities, and East Wenatchee is its next-door neighbor. As you can see from this view, the landscape has completely transformed from the wetter, greener, and more mountainous terrain in the West to the austere pattern you see here. There are plenty of places to hike on this side of the Cascades, including a set of very respectable mountain peaks. But the sun actually makes an appearnce from time to time in the winter months. And a face full of sunshine can change your outlook almost in an instant.
Living in the middle of a rainforest for the last three decades has made me a huge fan of -- the desert. Actually, anywhere east of the Cascades where the predominant climate veers towards the dry and ascetic, and the colors come in ranges and not a single verdant hue. Don't get me wrong, I do not think I could live without the mountains and the forests and the alpine meadows. It's just that, come winter, the sponge-bath they provide can become a little wearisome. If you want the colors of the desert and the high plains, head East from the mountains and you won't have far to travel. The general demarcation point in Washington for that switch in climate is probably Wenatchee. It's a pleasant town, with all the amenities, and East Wenatchee is its next-door neighbor. As you can see from this view, the landscape has completely transformed from the wetter, greener, and more mountainous terrain in the West to the austere pattern you see here. There are plenty of places to hike on this side of the Cascades, including a set of very respectable mountain peaks. But the sun actually makes an appearnce from time to time in the winter months. And a face full of sunshine can change your outlook almost in an instant.
Winter closes in on the head of Lake Chelan at Stehekin. The Lake level is 22 feet below summer time levels for electrical generation purposes.
Wenatchee - Lake Chelan featuring mountains, railway items and a lake or waterhole
Wenatchee - Lake Chelan which includes a lake or waterhole, mountains and railway items
Cedars Inn

Cedars Inn

3 out of 5
80 Ninth Street NE East Wenatchee WA
The price is 1.873.577 ₫ per night from 12 Feb to 13 Feb
1.873.577 ₫
2.104.027 ₫ total
12 Feb - 13 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in East Wenatchee. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,298 reviews)
Clerk was informed and said the right stuff that I needed to know. Room was clean and she recommended I park around back so I could load or unload through the sliding glass door to the parking lot. Very helpful.

Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026

Cedars Inn
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Wenatchee

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Wenatchee

2.5 out of 5
201 Valley Mall Parkway East Wenatchee WA
The price is 2.626.202 ₫ per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
2.626.202 ₫
3.001.229 ₫ total
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in East Wenatchee. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
It’s clean, it’s convenient. It’s 10 minutes to the airport so it’s an excellent place to stay if you’ve got to catch a 5 AM plane out of paying born airport.

Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Wenatchee
SureStay Hotel by Best Western Wenatchee

SureStay Hotel by Best Western Wenatchee

2.5 out of 5
580 Valley Mall Parkway East Wenatchee WA
The price is 1.621.306 ₫ per night from 10 Feb to 11 Feb
1.621.306 ₫
1.820.726 ₫ total
10 Feb - 11 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in East Wenatchee. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (906 reviews)
It was amazing

Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026

SureStay Hotel by Best Western Wenatchee
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Bavarian Lodge Suites

Bavarian Lodge Suites

4 out of 5
827 Front St Leavenworth WA
Stay at this aparthotel in Leavenworth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and in-room massages. Popular attractions Front Street Park and Leavenworth Nutcracker ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (13 reviews)
This was a "layover" for us, after a week long cruise and before a week long road trip back to California. We came in Sunday afternoon, as Oktoberfest was wrapping up, so we ended up having a very quiet stay! This was a perfect place to reset; do laundry, watch some Netflix, get good sleep and not ...

Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025

Bavarian Lodge Suites
Water Street Retreat

Water Street Retreat

2 out of 5
110 Water St Chelan WA
Stay at this apartment in Chelan. Enjoy free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Slidewaters at Lake Chelan and McKellar Cabin Trail are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
Donna was great to work with. Quick reply and very accommodating. We love the location due to the little beach across the street!

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2025

Water Street Retreat
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Popular places to visit

Outstanding aerial photography of picturesque Lincoln Rock State Park and beautiful Lake Entiat and Swakane Canyon in Douglas County East Wenatchee Washington State

Lincoln Rock State Park

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Lincoln Rock State Park during your travels in East Wenatchee? Stroll along this family-friendly area's riverfront or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Lincoln Rock State Park

Highlander Golf Course

Enjoy a round of golf in East Wenatchee at Highlander Golf Course. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.

Highlander Golf Course

Martin Scott Winery

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Martin Scott Winery during your travels to East Wenatchee. Amble around this family-friendly area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Martin Scott Winery

Cities near East Wenatchee

View across the Columbia River from Entiat City Park in Washington State towards Orondo River Park

Entiat