Chelan
Chelan is Washington's most scenic wine town — a lakeside resort community at the base of the Cascade Mountains where vineyards cascade down to the shores of a glacier-carved lake, and wine tourism blends seamlessly with outdoor recreation.
Wineries to Visit
Where to Eat
Italian-inspired estate restaurant with lakeside vineyard views — the finest dining in the Lake Chelan wine country.
Lakeside resort dining with sweeping Chelan views — a classic choice for wine country evenings.
Chelan institution for casual dining — reliable American food popular with local vineyard workers and visitors.
Things to Do
- ✓ Tsillan Cellars estate visit — the most beautiful wine setting in Lake Chelan, with Sorrento's dinner
- ✓ Lake Chelan ferry to Stehekin — the wilderness end of the lake, accessible only by boat or plane
- ✓ Water sports on Lake Chelan — kayaking, paddleboarding, jet skiing from resort docks
- ✓ Chelan Wine Village tasting rooms — multiple producers in the downtown wine district
- ✓ Columbia River wine country day trip (2 hrs south) for Maryhill Winery and Gorge scenery
Lake Chelan AVA, mountain lake setting, resort wine tourism, Tsillan Cellars, outdoor recreation
Chelan's landmark lakefront resort since 1900 — pools, beaches, water sports, and wine country access.
Lake Chelan waterfront resort with rental condos — ideal for multi-night family wine country visits.
Boutique hotel in downtown Chelan — walking distance to tasting rooms and the lake waterfront.