Weekend in Wenatchee

We spent 4 days in Wenatchee, Washington last July and found some fun activities to keep us busy while we were in town for a wedding.

As for Wenatchee, we didn’t really know what to expect in this little town but with a little research, we found a lot to keep us busy. We did have a few wedding related events to attend throughout the weekend but we still had plenty of time to explore the heart of Chelan County.

Accommodations-

We stayed at Springhill Suites Wenatchee in a 2 queen bed room. The hotel is central to most of the city and easy to find as it is right off Wenatchee Avenue. We were very impressed with the room and the hotel in general. Our room was very spacious with 2 queen beds, a separate toilet room with sink, another “shower room” with sink, and a seating area that included a desk, large couch and mini fridge. We had multiple people come to our room to visit and had plenty of space to accommodate them all.

We also took advantage of the free continental breakfast, gym and indoor pool. The day we visited the pool, we were the only people for over an hour! Our daughter loved splashing around and they have a waterfall type feature that was a lot of fun for her to watch.

The beds were very comfy for all 3 of us and our favorite part was the A/C! It was very hot at the end of July and we were thankful for the cool room to retreat to. We had a family member staying at another hotel without A/C and she was thankful to be able to come over and hangout in our room occasionally as well.

Things to Do-

Our favorite place to head to each day was the Riverfront Park and Pybus Public Market. The riverfront was peaceful just for walking around and finding a shaded spot for picnics. We often parked at the Market, grabbed some food and headed down to sit in the grass. Look at those views!

The Pybus Public Market is an open, airy marketplace featuring local farm goods, artisanal foods, restaurants and specialty shops. The sign at the front of the parking area gives off Pike Place Market vibes and we never had issues finding parking when we got there. Over the weekend, they had some fun activities and a small farmers market just outside of the marketplace.

The wedding was held at the Highlander golf course. The guys got to play 18 the day before the wedding and it sounds like it is a great course. The views are worth the long and windy trip up to the golf course. The wedding was beautiful with that gorgeous view behind the bride and groom!

The unique town that is Leavenworth, WA (the go to place for Christmas vacations) is only a 30 minute drive from Wenatchee. We didn’t get a chance this trip but, if you have the time, making a trip to Leavenworth, any time of year, would be worth it.

Places to Eat-

The Wild Huckleberry is a great place for brunch. We sat outside and had huge portions for the price. They had some fun flavors of mimosas, as well, that they would add flavored vodka to for some extra oomph. It does get super busy on the weekend so I recommend getting there early if you are in a hurry.

Atlas Fare is a fine dining restaurant in the downtown area. The food and drinks were delicious and they were very accommodating with the three kids we had (2 of which were toddlers). This would be a great place for a formal dinner.

Little Red’s Espresso & Bakery is a cute little coffee trailer outside of the Pybus Public Market. The trailer may be small but the menu is quite large. They offer lots of different flavored coffee and espresso drinks, smoothies, breakfast burritos, paninis and sweet treats. Once you grab your treats, you can walk down to the waterfront to enjoy it with a view.

The Huck @ Pybus is a great spot for brunch or an afternoon happy hour. It has an eclectic vibe with breakfast, lunch and dinner. We decided to try it out for our last brunch in town and it was great food and great service. Our server informed us there is another location in town as well.

You can read about our road trip tips and adventure at Traveling with Toddler -Road Trip Edition.