East Wenatchee

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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 showing railway items, a lake or waterhole and mountains
Cedars Inn

Cedars Inn

3 out of 5
80 Ninth Street NE East Wenatchee WA
The price is €82 per night from 5 Mar to 6 Mar
€82
5 Mar - 6 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! (1,312 reviews)
we had a lousy night sleep, do to loud&out of control other guests, the room wasfine as well as the staff

Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

Cedars Inn
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Wenatchee

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Wenatchee

2.5 out of 5
201 Valley Mall Parkway East Wenatchee WA
The price is €104 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
€104
9 Mar - 10 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! (1,001 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 €57 per night from 5 Mar to 6 Mar
€57
5 Mar - 6 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! (913 reviews)
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Reviewed on 18 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.
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 a fitness centre, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Leavenworth Summer Theater and Tumwater Twister ...
10/10 Exceptional! (304 reviews)
Great place to stay with two adults and two kids! The pool was very warm for winter time. Alpine coaster was right across the street. Host was very communicative and accommodating. Planning on coming back here!

Reviewed on 26 Jan 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
Premier home, Waterfront, Views, Hot Tub, Dogs OK

Premier home, Waterfront, Views, Hot Tub, Dogs OK

Lake Chelan WA
Stay at this holiday home in Manson. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a water park and a garden. Popular attractions Benson Vineyards Estate Winery and Nefarious Cellars are ...
Premier home, Waterfront, Views, Hot Tub, Dogs OK
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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