Wenatchee, Agricultural city in Central Washington, United States
Wenatchee extends along the western banks of the Columbia River at an elevation of 237 meters, surrounded by orchards and mountain ranges.
The Great Northern Railway's arrival in 1893 initiated substantial development, transforming Wenatchee from a small settlement into a regional transportation hub.
The Washington State Apple Blossom Festival brings together residents and visitors each year with parades, food markets, and community celebrations.
The city provides access to numerous hiking trails, water sports on the Columbia River, and winter activities at nearby mountain resorts.
Pangborn and Herndon completed their groundbreaking first nonstop trans-Pacific flight by landing in East Wenatchee on October 5, 1931.
Location: Chelan County
Inception: 1892
Elevation above the sea: 237 m
Website: http://www.wenatcheewa.gov
Website: http://wenatcheewa.gov
GPS coordinates: 47.42333,-120.32528
Latest update: May 28, 2025 20:59
Rock Island Dam
19.6 km
Lincoln Rock State Park
9.4 km
Dragontail Peak
38.7 km
Daroga State Park
23.5 km
Leavenworth Ski Hill
33.5 km
Columbia River Bridge
2.3 km
Wenatchee Confluence State Park
3.9 km
Peshastin Pinnacles State Park
19.7 km
Lake Entiat
38.7 km
Squilchuck State Park
13 km
Senator George Sellar Bridge
2.7 km
Wenatchee Valley Museum & Cultural Center
1.1 km
Rock Island Railroad Bridge
14.5 km
Richard Odabashian Bridge
5.4 km
Downtown Wenatchee Historic District
1.1 km
Leavenworth Adventure Park
32.1 km
Leavenworth Ranger Station
31.7 km
Argonaut Peak
40.7 km
Pangborn-Herndon Memorial Site
4.1 km
Colchuck Glacier
39.3 km
Enchantment Beach
31.5 km
Nifty Theatre
31.5 km
Douglas County Courthouse
31.5 km
Der Ritter
32 km
Chelan Butte Lookout
31.6 km
Badger Mountain Lookout
31.4 km
Rocky Reach Dam Discovery Center
12.2 km
Liberty Theatre
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