5 Can’t-Miss Things to Do in Lake Chelan
Your vacation of a lifetime awaits in Lake Chelan! Picture perfect weather, unbeatable family fun, and adventures that you can only experience here have made Lake Chelan a must-visit destination for vacationing families worldwide! No matter what time of the year you visit, you’ll find a number of exciting things to do in Lake Chelan that you’re sure never to forget. Here are five can’t-miss things to do in Lake Chelan:
1. Wine Tasting
The Lake Chelan Valley is one of Washington’s most rapidly growing wine regions! You’ll notice more than 40 different wineries in Lake Chelan that specialize in producing high-quality wines, making it the perfect place to visit for an afternoon full of exploring vineyards and relaxing sips. The wineries in Lake Chelan are surrounded by gorgeous scenery and breathtaking views you won’t find anywhere else!
2. Outdoor Adventures
Take some time to get out and explore the Lake Chelan area and all the breathtaking beauty it has to offer! The Chelan Valley features more than 250 miles of hiking trails of various distances and difficulty levels, allowing you to see Lake Chelan up close and personal. A number of road biking and mountain biking opportunities are available for thrill seekers in Lake Chelan. Golf courses around town are meticulously maintained, offering a gorgeous backdrop for a day of fun with friends and family.
3. Bonding Over Amenities at The Lookout
The Lookout is THE place to stay this vacation in Lake Chelan! Our sprawling Lake Chelan resort has incredible amenities to enjoy with your family! Two pools (one open year-round), hot tubs, parks, and walking trails at The Lookout mean plenty of fun in the sun. Get a friendly but competitive family game of cornhole or basketball, or head down to our marina, where watersports await! There’s always something fun going on at The Lookout!
4. Visit Family-Friendly Attractions
With so many families visiting each year, Lake Chelan offers exciting family-friendly attractions you don’t want to miss! Slidewaters is a family-friendly waterpark playground featuring 19 different water attractions, making it one of the more popular things to do in Lake Chelan! Miniature golf courses, high-trek ropes course, bowling alleys, and more great family fun can all be found in Lake Chelan. Here’s a little secret: Berry picking in Lake Chelan is a fun family activity!
5. Cider Tasting
The Lake Chelan Valley has produced world-renowned apples for over a century! Family orchards have long lined the eastern slopes of the Cascade Mountains, where the distinct climate of the Lake Chelan Valley makes ideal conditions for growing deliciously crisp apples. Because of that, the hard cider industry has begun to take off in Lake Chelan! Cider makers transform fresh-pressed apple juices into numerous different varieties of hard cider through the process of fermentation. Chelan Craft Cider, Steelhead Cider, and Washington Gold Cider are some cideries you’ll want to visit!
You don’t want to miss out on these fun things to do in Lake Chelan! We hope to see you soon at The Lookout, where you can enjoy a number of fun-filled activities at our Lake Chelan resort waterfront and marina!
