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Known throughout Washington and beyond as a
In the early 2000s, the traditional fruit orchards
prime vacation destination and summer-home site,
began to yield to grape vines. Today, Chelan boasts
Chelan today sees thousands of vacationers in the
over 40 wineries and 300 acres of vines.
summer, drawn by recreational activities on land
Winemaking in the Lake Chelan Wine Valley has hit
and water.
award-winning stride. Tourists had already found
the Bavarian flavor of Leavenworth and the sunny
beauty of Lake Chelan and growers and vintners
noted the good growing conditions for wine grapes.
By 2004, 17 wineries had sprung up in Chelan,
Douglas, and Okanogan counties with 19 more
licensed for a total of 23 active and projected just
in Chelan County.
Chelan has proved sensitive to the vagaries of the
national and regional economies, but its
magnificent setting and wide range of
accommodations and recreational offerings have
carried it through the tough times. The city works
constantly to improve its facilities and
infrastructure while preserving and protecting its
long heritage. In 2012, the Historic Downtown
Chelan Association and the City of Chelan were
recognized as an "Outstanding Partnership" by the
Washington Main Street Program, cited for their
efforts in "maintaining and enhancing the charm,
The summer influx of
vacationers can swell the city's
population to more than
25,000.
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safety, livability, and history of Chelan’s downtown
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