Chelan pairs resort-town energy with small-town ease along the clear, 50-mile ribbon of Lake Chelan. Set in Chelan County and within easy reach of Wenatchee and Leavenworth, it’s a four-season basecamp where summer days mean boating, paddleboarding, and sandy picnics, and shoulder seasons bring quiet trails and vineyard views. Families flock to the lakeside fun at Slidewaters, an alpine-style waterpark with hillside vistas, while campers and boaters spread out at the evergreen-framed Lake Chelan State Park.
A walkable downtown makes everyday errands simple, with coffeehouses, boutiques, and tasting rooms steps apart, and city programs and events organized through the City of Chelan. Weekend exploring is effortless: float the river or apple-orchard hop in Cashmere, then be back on the waterfront by sunset. The region’s 300 days of annual sunshine mean patios stay busy well into fall, and winter brings festive lights and snowy getaways just up the valley.
Education is anchored by the Lake Chelan School District, home to community-centered classrooms, strong arts and athletics, and extracurriculars that take advantage of the lake and mountains. Commuters and students alike appreciate Link Transit connections to neighboring hubs, keeping work, school, and recreation within easy reach.
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