< PreviousHaving descended Stevens Pass, you reach the intersection of SR 2 and Highway 207, known locally as Coles Corner. Continue along SR 2 and wind through the magnificent Tumwater Canyon on your way to Bavarian Leavenworth. During spring, melting snow streams off granite spires overhead, filling the Wenatchee River as it tumbles through the canyon. In late September through mid-October, this canyon is awash with autumnal colors. Travelers and photographers from around the world trek to this part of the Loop to capture photos of the brilliant colors. For an idyllic side trip, head east at Coles Corner (Highway 207) to Plain and the Lake Wenatchee area, before circling through the scenic Chumstick Canyon to Leavenworth. Recreation opportunities abound here (see side trip on page 26). Leavenworth •Nestled in a valley and reminiscent of a small village tucked into the highest peaks of Europe’s Alps. •Pedestrian friendly Front Street features festive outdoor dining, including beer-and-bratwurst gardens and a thriving wine and cider scene. •During winter months, Leavenworth is transformed into the Village of Lights. From Thanksgiving through the last day of February over a half-million colored bulbs light up the snowy town! Cashmere •Aplets & Cotlets Candy Kitchen (ad inside front cover). Famous for their Apple-Walnut and Apricot-Walnut candies. See ad for tour hours and free samples of confectionery delights! 117 Mission Avenue, libertyorchards.com •Cottage Avenue Historic District features early 1900s-era Craftsman bungalow homes and is designated a "Tree City USA" •Pinnacles State Park features sandstone slabs and spires in a desert environment with views of the surrounding orchards, Enchantments Range, and Wenatchee River Valley. 7201 N Dryden Rd. (Discover Pass) River otter in the Tumwater Canyon, Pete Freund 21 Attractions & Activities Cashmere Museum & Pioneer Village Cashmere. Native American objects, pioneer artifacts, geological specimens, taxidermy, and ornithology. Pioneer Village cabins are furnished with antiques from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Open March-October. 600 Cotlets Way (509) 782-3230, cashmeremuseum.org Chelan County Fair, Cashmere. Always the weekend after Labor Day (Sept. 7-10, 2023). Live entertainment, Davis Carnival, midway acts, livestock auction, exhibit barns, and fair food! Friday Concert and Saturday and Sunday PRCA Rodeo are free with fair admission. 5700 Wescott Dr., chelancountyfair.com Enchantment Park, Leavenworth. Playground equipment, pump track, skate park, hiking trail along the Wenatchee River. 300 Enchantment Park Way Greater Leavenworth Museum Leavenworth (ad p. 25). Showcasing Leavenworth’s rich past from the Wenatchi First Peoples to the present, learn about the community’s unique history. Hands-on family activities. 735 Front Street, above the Leavenworth Nutcracker Museum. (509) 548-0728, leavenworthmuseum.org Leavenworth Fish Hatchery Leavenworth. Self-guided tours and exhibits identifying fish species. Picnic area and a 1-mile easy trail teaches about salmon, river ecology, and the role of fish hatcheries. 12790 Fish Hatchery Rd. (509) 548-7641, fws.gov/leavenworth Leavenworth Ski Hill, Leavenworth. Less than 2 miles from downtown, offering two downhill ski runs, snowshoeing, tubing, Nordic skiing and a ski jump during the winter months, plus mountain biking and hiking trails during the summer! skileavenworth.com Year-round recreation, jaw dropping beauty, and true Bavarian charm meet in surprising ways in the heart of the Northwest. Book your trip at leavenworth.org22 Leavenworth Ziplines, Plain. Ride nine ziplines and cross two suspension bridges. 19115 Chiwawa Loop Rd. (800) 858-2276 (509) 763-2713, leavenworthziplines.com Mountain bike riding. Options range from beginner to extreme like iconic Devil’s Gulch in Cashmere and Mountain Home Trails in Leavenworth.Learn more from the TREAD Map App (p. 34) and Central Washington Chapter of Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance cwevergreenmtb.org Plain Hardware, Plain. More than hardware, this little gem has great coffee, name brand fashions, giftware and everything you need to have fun all year long! 18636 Beaver Valley Road (509) 763-3836, plainhardware.com Plain Valley Ski Trails. Play outside on the best snow of the valley! Over 25km of cross-country ski trails and 7km of snowshoe trails, groomed daily. Rentals and lessons are available. Proud home of Plain Valley Nordic Team. skiplain.com Riverside Park 9/11 Spirit of America Memorial, Cashmere. A relaxing park on the Wenatchee River with picnic tables, restrooms, playground equipment and pump track. Popular destination for rafters, and hosts a number of special events like the Wenatchee River Bluegrass Festival. This park features the 9/11 Spirit of America Memorial with statues. Annual Remembrance Ceremony, September 11th from 11am-12:30pm. 201 Riverside Drive Tumwater Canyon. As SR 2 winds its way toward Leavenworth, wayside pull-off spots dot the roadway offering views of wildlife and scenery. Hugely popular during autumn as the leaves turn colors. Village Art in the Park, Leavenworth. Hosts an array of artists from near and far, amateur to professional, who display and sell their handcrafted artworks every May through mid-October. Downtown near the Gazebo. villageartinthepark.org Tumwater River Canyon with fall colors, Pete Freund Lodging Bavarian Lodge, Leavenworth. 810 US Hwy 2, (888) 717-7878 bavarianlodge.com Enzian Inn, Leavenworth. 590 US Hwy 2 (800) 223-8511, enzianinn.com Mountain Springs Lodge, Plain. 19115 Chiwawa Loop Rd., (800) 858-2276 mtsprings.com Wenatchee River Institute, Leavenworth. Waterfront interpretive walk and birding on 9-acre nature reserve that is always open to visitors! Seven gardens, forest, fields, and trails with access to the Wenatchee River. Natural and cultural history interpretation. Great habitat for a variety of species! Self-guided maps available on website. Access near 8th and Commercial. wenatcheeriverinstitute.org Wild at Heart Horse Rides, Plain. Guided mountain trail rides for all riders, experienced to beginner, young and old alike. See the beautiful Cascade Mountains from a different perspective: high in the saddle! wildathearthorserides.com WineGirl Wines, Leavenworth. Specializing in bright fruity, refreshing white wines and bold red wines with serious style. Additional locations in Wenatchee and Manson. 217 8th Street (509) 393-4125, winegirlwines.com Wild at Heart Horse Rides, Port of Seattle/Cascade Loop Hiking Info and Forest Passes: www.fs.usda.gov/okawen Leavenworth (509) 548-255025 Campgrounds Chelan County Expo Center RV Park Cashmere. Full hook-ups on 33 acres April-Oct. (except during fair in Sept.) Big rigs, 50/30 amp, (509) 782-3232 chelancountyexpocenter.com Lake Wenatchee State Park, near Plain. 492-acres on glacier-fed Lake Wenatchee and the Wenatchee River. Sixteen miles from Leavenworth. (888) 226-7688 parks.wa.gov/535/Lake-Wenatchee Visitor Info Cashmere Visitor Center.103 Cottage Ave. (509) 782-7404, cashmerechamber.org Leavenworth Visitor Center, (ad p. 21) 940 Highway 2, Ste. B, (509) 548-5807 leavenworth.org Visit Chelan County(ad p. 23)Recreate respectfully in Chelan County's communities and natureal areas. visitchelancounty.com Relaxing by the Wenatchee River26 The remote region north of Leavenworth offers lakeside camping at Lake Wenatchee State Park, boating, swimming, and golf. In the tiny town of Plain, find locals’ hangout, Plain Hardware – one could spend hours here! During warmer months, check in with Wild at Heart Horse Rides and Leavenworth Ziplines for a memorable experience! If family adventure is your speed, take a picnic lunch on a perfect hike to Hidden Lake-- only 1.2 miles round trip, so both the beginner and advanced will easily accomplish this hike through a peaceful slice of nature, with pines and old-growth cedar. On your way to the lake, a little peek-a-boo view of Dirtyface Peak emerges! To get to the trail, turn onto Cedar Brae Road at Lake Wenatchee State Park and follow the road along the south side of Lake Wenatchee. Winter brings 150 inches of annual snowfall and Plain Valley Ski Trails take great pride in their 25km of classic and skate tracks, groomed daily, and over 7km of snowshoe trails. Kids 17 and under ski and snowshoe for FREE! Rental equipment is available. Learn more about all our great Side Trips at cascadeloop.com/side-trips Plain Valley Nordic ski trails, Plain Hardware Side Trip: Lake Wenatchee and PlainSilver Falls, Entiat River Road Made possible in part with assistance from Chelan County Tourism Hotel-Motel Tax Fund28 Follow the Wenatchee River as it winds through orchard-lined Sleepy Hollow and descends into the Wenatchee Valley, known as the "Apple Capital of the World." Wenatchee is located at the confluence of the Wenatchee and Columbia Rivers. Hot summer sun and abundant irrigation provide ideal produce-growing conditions. While the area has traditionally been known for the apples, pears, and cherries it grows, it also yields award winning wine grapes, wine makers, hand crafted beers and an increasing number of hard cider makers. Wenatchee •Downtown National Historic District. A vibrant downtown core with exceptional arts and culture and recreation opportunities within walking distance of great lodging and dining options. •Thriving riverfront with a public market and boat launch for water play, and paved trail minutes from downtown. • Hale Dog Park. Over two acres of off-leash fenced park. 720 S. Worthen Malaga •Three Lakes Golf Course. Award winning 18-hole, par 69 course overlooking the Columbia River and bordered by the Cascade Mountains. threelakesgolf.com •Malaga Springs Wineryoverlooking the Columbia River and embracing the natural geology of the valley. East Wenatchee •Pangborn Memorial Airport (EAT) with regular flights from Seattle. Car rental services. flywenatchee.com •Home of Miss Veedol (replica) and landing site of the first trans-Pacific flight in 1931. missveedol.org Entiat • Columbia Breaks Fire Interpretive Center (milepost 217). This free, self- guided walk explains the role wildfires play in local forests and foothills. Part of the interpretive trail is paved. columbiabreakswildfire.com • Entiat City Park and Campground On the shore of the Columbia River at the confluence with the Entiat River. Tables and shelter, boat launch, restrooms, nature trail. Pit location for Vintage Hydro Regatta in July. Paddleboarding with a pooch on the Columbia River, Pete Freund Malaga29 Attractions & Activities Apple Capital Loop Trail,Wenatchee and East Wenatchee. Eleven-mile paved loop circling both sides of the Columbia River. Many access points on Wenatchee side including Walla Walla Point Park, Confluence State Park, and Pybus Public Market, and East Wenatchee side at 27th Street and 19th Street Trailheads. Discovery Center at Rocky Reach Dam Wenatchee(ad p.33). Hands-on exhibits and edu-tainment, take a virtual flight, and crank a turbine. Learn the history of the Columbia River as you steer a steamboat. Fun for all ages! Acres of landscaped grounds with picnic area, restrooms, and playground. Open year-round, Tues.-Sat., 9:30am-5pm. 6151 Hwy 97A (509) 663-7522, Foothills Trail System, Wenatchee. Network of hiking and biking trails. Trails are busy in the summer – check conditions on the TREAD Map App(ad p. 34). Horan Natural Area, Wenatchee. One hundred acres of wetlands with 2 miles of gravel walking paths. Ideal bird-watching territory, accessible from Walla Walla Point Park and Confluence State Park. Mission Ridge Ski & Board Resort Wenatchee. World-class skiing and snowboarding just 12 miles from town. (509) 663-6543, missionridge.com Ohme Gardens, Wenatchee (ad p. 33). Open April-October. A mile of stone paths covers a 9-acre forested garden with 200-foot elevation gain. Allow an hour to explore the maze of trails at this oasis in the desert. (509) 662-5785 3327 Ohme Rd. ohmegardens.org Pak-it-Rite Gifts, Wenatchee. Find your favorite local products, like Cougar Gold cheese, sweets, fruit in season, wines and beers. Create a gift basket and they can ship it to your home or to a friend! 36 N Chelan Ave., (509) 663-1072 pakitrite.comNext >