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    Discovering Lake Chelan: A Three-Day Adventure in Nature's Gem

    Discovering Lake Chelan: A Three-Day Adventure in Nature's Gem
    Starts from

    Seattle

    Transportation

    By Car

    Guidance

    Self-Guided

    Activities

    24

    Duration

    3 days

    Length

    336 mi

    Route details

    Starts from

    Seattle

    Transportation

    By Car

    Guidance

    Self-Guided

    Duration

    3 days

    Length

    336 mi

    • Natural Attractions
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    Lena Beck

    Lena Beck

    Travel Expert

    • Visit a town only accessible by boat.
    • Go wine tasting in Washington wine country.
    • Ascend a bluff overlooking Lake Chelan.
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    Lake Chelan is a true jewel in the Cascade Range. This 55 mile-long lake is a great destination for a three-day trip.
    You'll spend days one and three taking in the splendor that is the town of Chelan, and on day two you'll travel the entire length of the lake by boat. There's so much interesting history and culture to unpack here, so be sure to talk to locals about this special place. Enjoy.
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    • Natural Attractions
    Lake Chelan is a true jewel in the Cascade Range. This 55 mile-long lake is a great destination for a three-day trip.
    You'll spend days one and three taking in the splendor that is the town of Chelan, and on day two you'll travel the entire length of the lake by boat. There's so much interesting history and culture to unpack here, so be sure to talk to locals about this special place. Enjoy.
    Translated by
    Lena Beck

    Lena Beck

    Travel Expert

    • Visit a town only accessible by boat.
    • Go wine tasting in Washington wine country.
    • Ascend a bluff overlooking Lake Chelan.
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    Travel itinerary

    The Lakeshore Community of Chelan
    7 Activities

    Day 1

    157 mi

    The Lakeshore Community of Chelan

    Today, you'll be heading to the town of Chelan. Chelan is a small town on one end of the lake with the same name. Once you get here, settle into the town by shopping, swimming, and going out for a nice Italian dinner — and then get ready for another day of exploration tomorrow.
    The Entire Lake
    11 Activities

    Day 2

    7 mi0.1 mi4 mi

    The Entire Lake

    On a map, Lake Chelan looks more like a snake then a proper lake. From the town of Chelan, where you stayed last night, you cannot see the other end. So today, you'll fix that problem by taking a boat to the far side. Once there, you'll explore a very small town that is only accessible by boat or foot.
    The View From the Butte
    6 Activities

    Day 3

    168 mi

    The View From the Butte

    You'll spend the first half of the day in Chelan before heading back toward Seattle. Yesterday, you were on the water. Today, climb up a hill slope to see the water from above. Then, explore some State Parks on your way back home.
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