East Wenatchee Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Panorama of Wenatchee and East Wenatchee from Saddle Rock trail
Panorama of Wenatchee and East Wenatchee from Saddle Rock trail
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, a lake or waterhole and railway items

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Cedars Inn

Cedars Inn

3 out of 5
80 Ninth Street NE East Wenatchee WA
The price is AU$111 per night from 10 Mar to 11 Mar
AU$111
10 Mar - 11 Mar
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,317 reviews)
Love the pool and hot tub open 24 hours a day!!!! We went in twice and were the only people, great temperature hot tub! Pool a little chilly but was nice overall

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

Cedars Inn
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Wenatchee

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Wenatchee

3 out of 5
201 Valley Mall Parkway East Wenatchee WA
The price is AU$175 per night from 17 Mar to 18 Mar
AU$175
17 Mar - 18 Mar
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
The room was nice, and location was safe.

Reviewed on 27 Feb 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 AU$101 per night from 12 Mar to 13 Mar
AU$101
12 Mar - 13 Mar
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (916 reviews)
Jay at the counter had me checked in and ready to relax in record time. Great personality and super helpful. The room was fresh and clean. Slept soundly with no disturbances or noise. Breakfast in the morning (biscuits w/ gravy) hit the spot. Will stay there again! Highly recommend. Thank you ...

Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

SureStay Hotel by Best Western Wenatchee
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Wenatchee Mansion. 6500 sqft, pool, hot tub, 7 BR, theater, billiards and more!

Wenatchee Mansion. 6500 sqft, pool, hot tub, 7 BR, theater, billiards and more!

East Wenatchee WA
Stay at this golf villa in East Wenatchee. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and a garden. Popular attractions Sunny Beach and Walla Walla Point Park are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (27 reviews)
It was a great house in a great location. Had 4 families in the house for the weekend it was perfect!

Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

Wenatchee Mansion. 6500 sqft, pool, hot tub, 7 BR, theater, billiards and more!
Icicle Village Resort, Luxury Queen Suite Condo. Just 1/2 mile from down town

Icicle Village Resort, Luxury Queen Suite Condo. Just 1/2 mile from down town

Leavenworth WA
Stay at this golf condo in Leavenworth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Leavenworth Summer Theater and Tumwater ...
10/10 Exceptional! (305 reviews)
Great condo in a great location - perfect for our getaway to Leavenworth!

Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

Icicle Village Resort, Luxury Queen Suite Condo. Just 1/2 mile from down town
Romantic A-frame Cabin with Cedar Sauna, Private River and Scenic Views

Romantic A-frame Cabin with Cedar Sauna, Private River and Scenic Views

Peshastin WA
Stay at this cabin in Peshastin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a sauna and a garden. Popular attractions Ingalls Creek Trailhead and Snow Lakes Trailhead are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (332 reviews)
We couldn’t have asked for a better stay! The cabin was exactly as described in the listing, and the attention to detail was beyond anything we’ve experienced over many rentals. This amazing host has truly thought of everything! The property is an easy drive from Leavenworth and Cashmere, but feels ...

Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

Romantic A-frame Cabin with Cedar Sauna, Private River and Scenic Views
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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