Things to do
Wine Tasting
Chelan is known for its scenic wineries. There are literally dozens to choose from, but we recommend: - Karma (our venue!) - Cairdeas - Tsillan Cellars - Fielding Hills - Larc Hill - Mellisoni - Siren Song - Vin du Lac Check out ChelanTrolley for hop on, hop off ride services: https://chelantrolley.com/ Book a private shuttle: http://reqwestaride.com/services
Eating & Drinking
Plenty of places to eat & drink, all scattered around the lake: - Albatross - County Line - Layla's Bar + Kitchen - Lakeview Drive In - Stormy Mountain Brewery - Even Keel Roadhouse - Campbell's - The Landing - The Bistro at Lake Chelan - Sorrento's (at Tsillan Cellars) - Tin Lilly - BBQ at Lake Chelan Winery
Water activities
- Lady of the Lake (ferry to the top of the 50-mile lake) - Lake Shores Watercraft & Boat Rentals (jet skis, kayaks, paddle boards, etc.) - Chelan Parasail (parasail with stunning views!) - Slidewaters (waterslides, lazy river, & surf pool) - Don Morse Memorial Park (lakeside park with a golf putting course)
Golfing
- Lake Chelan Municipal Golf Course (grab lunch at the Albatross after!) - Bear Mountain Ranch - Desert Canyon
Hiking
- Little Bear Trail: ~2 miles - Chelan Butte Trail: ~7.5 miles - Elephant Head (via Chelan Butte): ~4 miles - Chelan Riverwalk Loop: ~1 mile - The Shoe: ~2.5 miles
Leavenworth
A beautiful Bavarian-themed town nestled in the mountains. Enjoy authentic German beer halls, bratwursts, and hiking. About an hour drive from Lake Chelan toward Seattle.
Seattle
If you're making a longer trip and want to explore the Emerald City, here are our recs: - Neighborhoods to stay: Ballard, West Seattle, Queen Anne, Fremont, Capitol Hill - Restaurants: Portage Bay (brunch); Agua Verde (Mexican), The Pink Door (Italian), How to Cook a Wolf (Mediterranean), Purple (New American), Metropolitan Grill (steakhouse) - Breweries: Fremont, Ravenna, Ghostfish, Elysian - Bars: M Bar, The Nest, Fog Room, Vons, Damn the Weather, Smith Tower Observatory Bar - Attractions: Pike Place Market, Space Needle, waterfront (ferris wheel, aquarium, and more), Gas Works Park, Alki Beach, Kerry Park (skyline views!), Discovery Park, Chihuly Glass Museum - Hiking: Mt. Rainier National Park, Lake 22, Snoqualmie Falls (there are literally hundreds of trailheads in the area—these are just a few options!)