About this city
Chelan is a premier resort town located at the southeastern tip of the awe-inspiring Lake Chelan, a massive glacier-fed, ultra-deep fjord in Chelan County, Washington. Transitioning over the last century from a quiet, homesteaded apple-growing valley into an upscale, sunny wine country, Chelan enjoys over 300 days of annual sunshine. The surrounding hills are beautifully terraced with world-class vineyards, offering a pristine contrast between the desert-like sagebrush steppes and the crystal-clear sapphire waters of the lake.
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Suggested stay: 2–3 days
Sip award-winning local varietals at the lakeside AVA vineyards, catch the high-speed Lady of the Lake ferry to the remote village of Stehekin, enjoy waterparks and boating at Don Morse Park, and paraglide off the thermal ridges of Chelan Butte.
