Located in central Washington, the city of Wenatchee has become somewhat of an artists haven. The town displays sculptures from artists across the United States. There is also a Performing Arts Center that hosts a variety of events. Visitors can also check out the Bridge of Friendship, Cashmere Pioneer Village & Museum, and the Columbia Breaks Fire Interpretive Center while spending time in Wenatchee.
The Ohme Gardens County Park in Wenatchee offers visitors a chance to stroll through the gardens on walking trails. Nonetheless, the rolling and rugged landscape may be challenging to some and proper footwear is required. The Ohme Gardens is an ever changing place where there is always something in bloom.
The Rocky Reach Dam in Wenatchee, like many of the others in Washington, offers glass fish viewing areas. On site is the Visitor Information Center, on site are picnic areas, and a play ground on well maintained grounds.
Wenatchee National Forest covers a 2.2 million acre area offering all kinds of outdoor opportunities. Some of the options available include hiking, horseback riding, camping, and cross-country skiing.
Address: Wenatchee National Forests Headquarters, 215 Melody Lane, Wenatchee, WA 98801, United States
Phone: 1 (509) 662-4335, Fax: 1 (509) 662-4368
The Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center features temporary exhibits in addition to the permanent collection. The focus of the museum is on the natural and cultural history of the Wenatchee Valley.
Address: Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center, 127 South Mission Street, Wenatchee, WA 98801-3039, United States
Phone: 1 (509) 888-6240, Fax: 1 (509) 664-3356
Hours:
10am-4pm; Closed: Sun, Mon
Tips: First Friday of each month, open 10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. and free admission.
The small town of Coulee City is a small community with lots of character. Nearby Banks Lake provides all kinds of recreational opportunities, including fishing. Coulee City is also well known for the annual Memorial Day, Last Stand Rodeo, which draws visitors from all over the area.
Sun Lakes-Dry Falls State Park is a camping and recreational park known for the cliff wall that was once a huge waterfalls. Today the waterfall is dried up, giving it the name "Dry Falls", but at the base are a number of lakes that are popular with boaters.
Waterville is a small town in central Washington surrounded by wheat fields. The name Waterville was given to the town because at the time it was established, much of the surrounding area had no water and attempts to dig wells came up dry. Waterville thrived due to its water resources.
The Douglas County Historical Museum displays a range of pioneering artifacts, a mineral collection, photographs, and information on the history of Waterville.
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Cashmere Museum (formerly Chelan County Museum and Pioneer Village), Cashmere
Leavenworth, Wenatchee
Cashmere Museum (formerly Chelan County Museum and Pioneer Village), Cashmere
Leavenworth, Wenatchee
Cashmere Museum (formerly Chelan County Museum and Pioneer Village), Cashmere
Leavenworth, Wenatchee
Cashmere Museum (formerly Chelan County Museum and Pioneer Village), Cashmere
