East Wenatchee, WA

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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 a lake or waterhole, mountains and railway items
Wenatchee - Lake Chelan featuring railway items, mountains and a lake or waterhole
Cedars Inn

Cedars Inn

3 out of 5
80 Ninth Street NE East Wenatchee WA
The price is ¥12,086 per night from Mar 24 to Mar 25
¥12,086
¥13,572 total
Mar 24 - Mar 25
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in East Wenatchee. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,315 reviews)
very good

Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026

Cedars Inn
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Wenatchee

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Wenatchee

3 out of 5
201 Valley Mall Parkway East Wenatchee WA
The price is ¥17,197 per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
¥17,197
¥19,630 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this golf hotel in East Wenatchee. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
The room had a smell because of the carpet, the bathrooms were very clean

Reviewed on Mar 23, 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 ¥11,195 per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
¥11,195
¥12,573 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in East Wenatchee. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (919 reviews)
Good and Clean

Reviewed on Mar 20, 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.
Wenatchee Mansion. 6500 sqft, pool, hot tub, 7 BR, theater, billiards and more!

Wenatchee Mansion. 6500 sqft, pool, hot tub, 7 BR, theater, billiards and more!

East Wenatchee WA
Book a stay at this golf villa in East Wenatchee. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a garden. Popular attractions Sunny Beach and Walla Walla Point Park are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (27 reviews)
It was a great house in a great location. Had 4 families in the house for the weekend it was perfect!

Reviewed on Feb 9, 2026

Wenatchee Mansion. 6500 sqft, pool, hot tub, 7 BR, theater, billiards and more!
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
Book a stay at this golf condo in Leavenworth. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Leavenworth Summer Theater and ...
10/10 Exceptional! (305 reviews)
Great condo in a great location - perfect for our getaway to Leavenworth!

Reviewed on Mar 5, 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 WiFi, a sauna, and a garden. Popular attractions Ingalls Creek Trailhead and Snow Lakes Trailhead are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (334 reviews)
Was very nice and peaceful

Reviewed on Mar 15, 2026

Romantic A-frame Cabin with Cedar Sauna, Private River and Scenic Views
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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