Location: Wenatchee
Top Things to do in Wenatchee
10 Nature & Parks in Wenatchee That You Shouldn't Miss
At the crossroads of the Columbia and Wenatchee Rivers, Wenatchee is tucked away in a rugged valley full of natural and manmade wonders, from challenging golf courses to rocky trails. The Wenatchee Valley's numerous orchards, fruit stands and annual Apple Blossom Festival have garnered the area the title of "Apple Capital of the World." With the snow-capped Cascades to the west and the mighty Columbia to the east, the Wenatchee area offers no shortage of activities for the adventurous traveler.
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1. Apple Capital Loop Trail
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 160 reviews
This 87.9-mile bike trail makes for a challenging overnight trip for the experienced biker.
Reviewed By weloveaz - Gilbert, United States
Nice river side walk featuring sculptures and a railroad there. There was even a pop up winery on the saturday of our visit!
2. Ohme Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 296 reviews
Ohme Gardens is a nine-acre wooded garden perched on the hilltop above Wenatchee, Wash. A alpine oasis featuring panoramic views of the great Columbia River and the Wenatchee Valley. Ohme Gardens offers more than one-mile of native stone walking paths along which you can meander beneath towering pine and fir trees, lush plantings, waterfalls and serenity pools. Ohme Gardens, founded in 1929, will be celebrating its 90th Anniversary in 2019. Open daily 9 am – 7 pm, April 15 – Oct. 15.
Reviewed By EdPlateau - Enumclaw, United States
Fun family adventure walking through the maze of beautifully manicured natural grounds exploring and finding waterfalls and pools, taking in the views and just enjoying time stretching your legs outside in a pretty area. The trails were all stone slab pieces which everyone really liked. Staff there are super nice and pleasant too!
3. Wenatchee National Forest
4. Saddle Rock Trail
5. Mission Ridge Ski and Board Resort
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 159 reviews
Mission Ridge is in the heart of Washington State where the jagged peaks of the Cascade Range meet the high rugged desert of eastern Washington. A volcanic past has created a ridge where snowcapped peaks shimmer on one side and the Columbia River rolls majestically through eastern Washington on the other. But don’t let the view distract you, Mission Ridge has over 2000 acres to explore. Carve tree lined groomers, float through wide open bowls, wiggle through glades or scream down narrow chutes. Now throw in tons of sunshine, heaps of dry snow, and reams of velvety corduroy and you have Washington’s most distinctive winter playground. Make us your Mission this season.
Reviewed By 403Richard_S - Seattle, United States
I skiied Mission Ridge for the first time since 2002 on December 30th, 2019. Really great quantity and quality of terrain, more modern lifts, great new main lodge, and great snow quality, a hard-to-find feature lately. I am a Seattle-resident skiier who grew up skiing Mount Baker when I lived further north. As a retired "super-senior" now I have inexpensive season passes at Baker, Snoqualmie,and Stevens. I got back in shape starting with the 2017/2018 season. Warmer temperatures have delayed and degraded ski area snow quality along the west side of the Cascade Range last season and this season. Very late coverage, then too much thaw and refreeze. Very difficult to groom. Mission Ridge is the answer. Colder weather on the east side of the range. Less snow you say? Not since they invested in Sun Valley style snow making. And they have some of the best grooming around. Cheap, quality hotels in central Wenatchee are 20 minutes from the parking lot. Buying a pass there first, next year.
6. Wenatchee Confluence State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 111 reviews
This State Park offers camping, swimming and more where the Columbia and Wenatchee rivers meet.
Reviewed By 980juanitab - British Columbia, Canada
We were impressed with this park. It was clean. The sites were far enough apart so you didn't have your neighbor in your back pocket. We took the walking path which was a nice walk with our dog. Would defiantly stay there again.
7. Riverfront Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 173 reviews
Reviewed By walkyrielou
We had nice family picnic on the water and watched the sun set; we also walked along the bike path early in the morning. There were were also the cleanest public restrooms I have ever encountered.
8. Rocky Reach Dam Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 93 reviews
Rocky Reach Visitor Center is located on the west side of Rocky Reach Dam. The center is easily accessible from Highway 97A and offers ample parking for visitors, including recreational vehicles and buses. Those touring the facility will discover a museum, a cafe, balconies that offer panoramic views of the dam and grounds, the juvenile fish bypass system, the reservoir (Lake Entiat) and the Columbia River. A 90-seat theater shows movies throughout the day and upon request. Guided tours are available by appointment.
Reviewed By SeattleVisitor1
Fish ladders and park are outstanding and very interesting to look at and learn about. We were glad to see the old museum and visitor center in 2019 before they closed it to move everything off the dam. Check their website carefully if going as most of it will be closed for awhile as they renovate for a year or two. They told us the outside park area will not close.
9. Rotary Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By J9205OLsheilap - Wenatchee, United States
The water park was great as was the play equipment. The grounds are well kept and the covered picnic area is clean
10. Lincoln Park
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