Wenatchee, East Wenatchee and Cashmere, WA
THE VALLEY VIEW HIGHLIGHTS ➤ Heirloom Cuisine…a personal culinary adventure ➤ Ice Age Floods Geological Trail…discover the
flood remnants ➤ Area Wineries…offering ice wines to rich reds ➤ Ohme Gardens…nine acres of lush alpine greenery ➤ Rocky Reach Dam…renewable energy
DAY-TO-DAY ITINERARY DAY 1: East Wenatchee & Wenatchee, WA Follow the 30- or 164-mile Ice Age Floods Geological Trail and view remnants left by the cataclysmic floodwaters as it raged through the Valley 17,000 years ago. Explore Downtown Wenatchee and have some fun. Join a self-guided walking tour of the outdoor Art on the Avenues sculptures, go shopping in antique stores and specialty shops or enjoy ice cream in the historic Owl Soda Fountain. Stroll across the RiverWalk Crossing into Riverfront Park and the Apple Capital Loop Trail or follow the walking tour of the downtown historical buildings and signs. Enjoy wine tasting and dinner at Chateau Faire le Pont Winery, a state-of-the-art gravity flow winery that creates world-class, ultra-premium wines from locally grown grapes and is housed in a superbly restored 1920s fruit warehouse.
DAY 2: East Wenatchee & Wenatchee, WA The Bridge of Friendship Japanese Garden is a partnership between the Sister Cities of Misawa, Japan, East Wenatchee and Wenatchee. The garden features a reflecting pool, pagoda, and authentic Japanese artifacts. Visit the “Miss Veedol” hanger where history comes alive! Hear the spine-tingling story of Clyde Pangborn and Hugh Herndon’s struggle to complete the first non-stop transpacific flight and get a first-hand look at a working replica of the plane that made the flight in 1931. Enjoy wine tasting and lunch at Saint Laurent Winery where the winery and its unique European landscaped gardens overlook the Wenatchee Valley. The Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center features four floors of the region’s historical treasures and is home to six of the original Clovis Tools discovered in the valley in 1987. Stroll through Ohme Gardens’ nine acres of lush alpine beauty; sit beside a tumbling
waterfall or wander along cool and serene rock walkways with stunning views of the Columbia River and Wenatchee Valley. Tour Tiny’s 42-acre Organic Farm in East Wenatchee and learn about the variety of fruits and vegetables with names like Arctic Snow nectarines, Indian Blood peaches and DapplDandy pluots (a hybrid between a plum and an apricot).
DAY 3: Wenatchee & Cashmere, WA At Rocky Reach Dam, “Look a Salmon in the Eye” in the fish viewing room or explore the Museum of the Columbia and the Gallery of Electricity. Outside marvel at the giant water pipe that transports juvenile salmon around the face of the dam and deposits them downstream into the Columbia River. Stop by Stemilt’s Bountiful Fruit for a crisp juicy apple or other in-season fruits. The WA Apple Commission Visitor Center is full of historic photos, interactive displays and an informative video about the apple industry. Reserve your seat at the Town Toyota Center for a memorable concert, thrilling hockey game, wild sports action or spectacular family entertainment. The Aplets and Cotlets Factory Tour incorporates savory Washington apples, ripe apricots and crunchy English walnuts into Aplets and Cotlets Candy— top sellers since 1920! The Discover Heirloom Cuisine program at the Cashmere Cider Mill will offer you an experience like no other. Join working chefs and food artisans in a hands-on cooking class or an adventure excursion to an artisan producer, local farm, market, orchard or vineyard.
CONTACT: Wenatchee Valley Visitors Bureau
OTHER ITINERARIES AVAILABLE:
➤ Marcia Janke • www.wenatcheevalley.org 5 S. Wenatchee Ave., Suite 100, Wenatchee, WA 98801 Phone: 509-663-3723/800-572-7753 • Email: marcia@wenatcheevalley.org
➤ Savor Wenatchee ➤ Flowers and Gardens
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THE BEST OF SNOHOMISH COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Everett, Lynnwood, Mukilteo and Tulalip, Washington
HIGHLIGHTS ➤ Boeing Tour at the Future of Flight Aviation Center ➤ Flying Heritage Collection and Historic Flight aviation
collections ➤ Lombardi’s Neighborhood Italian Restaurant wine pairing
and cooking demonstration ➤ Nature-based tour components – river rafting, kayaking
and bird watching ➤ Shopping galore! Outlets, malls and antique shopping in
quaint villages and urban centers
DAY-TO-DAY ITINERARY DAY 3: Foothills of the Cascade Mountains DAY 1: Everett 11:00 am – 3:00 pm: Experience a half-day estuary tour of the Everett Everglades! Over 350 species of migratory birds pass through the largest wetland near an urban center on the West Coast. Try kayaking for the best experiences! After your day paddling, pamper yourself with a delectable meal with “Get Sauced Safely” - Cooking Italian with Washington Wines at Lombardi’s Neighborhood Italian. Learn the secrets of preparing five versatile sauces. Each sauce is demonstrated, served and paired with a wine from Washington State.
DAY 2: Mukilteo, Everett and Bothell 9:00 am – 11:00 am: Experience the Boeing Tour and Future of Flight Aviation Center. Witness the marvel of commercial jet aviation including a factory tour to see the assembly of the 747, 777 and the new 787 Dreamliner. 11:30 am – 1:00 pm: Lunch nearby in Mukilteo while watching the ferry come and go from the adjacent dock. Or head to the Edmonds waterfront to enjoy the view of the marina and the Olympic Peninsula while dining. 1:30 – 3:00 pm: Tour the Flying Heritage Collection or Historic Flight Foundation to see vintage military aircraft from the early 20th century restored to a degree of authenticity never before attempted. Schedule your tour during the fly dates to see these treasurers in flight! 3:30 – 5:30 pm: Wander Bothell Country Village; 45 specialty shops and restaurants housed in cozy farm-style buildings. Antiques, a fullservice day spa, wine tasting, restaurants and more.
(One to six hours depending on desired experience.) River rafting in the Northwest is a spectacular experience. The Skykomish River surrounds you with thundering waterfalls, awesome granite gorges, mountain landscapes and old-growth forests. Fall, winter, spring and summer trips…white water to scenic float trips.
DAY 4: Lynnwood, Snohomish and Tulalip 10:00 am – 11:30 am: At Alderwood, reacquaint yourself with a favorite store like Macy's, Nordstrom or Coach, then check out The Village's one-of-a-kind shops and upscale retailers. If outlets are more to your liking, visit Seattle Premium Outlets in Tulalip for haute couture fashions at unbelievable discounts. 12:00 pm – 3:30 pm: On the National Register of Historic Places for its business and residential districts, Snohomish is the “Antique Capital of the Pacific Northwest.” Stop by a riverfront cafe for lunch, then stroll along historic streets and shop where over 350 antique dealers sell their treasures. 4:00 pm – overnight: For evening entertainment, try your luck at Tulalip Resort Casino! Casino games, slot machines and live entertainment will keep you busy after you dine at one of the restaurants on site, from Tulalip Bay, a fine dining restaurant, to The Eagles buffet for a more casual dining experience. If you’re planning a winter itinerary, the holiday magic of the Lights of Christmas awaits you in December. Dazzling light displays, the holiday sounds of Victorian carolers, live music, stunning nativity scenes, gifts and crafts, storytelling and more makes the Lights of Christmas the perfect holiday idea for you. Enjoy a dinner theater or dessert matinee, or extend your experience with an overnight stay.
CONTACT: Snohomish County Tourism Bureau
OTHER ITINERARIES AVAILABLE:
➤ Amy Spain • www.snohomish.org 909 SE Everett Mall Way, C300, Everett, WA 98208 Phone: 425-348-5802 or 888-338-0976 • Email: amy@snohomish.org
➤ Snohomish County Arts, Culture and Heritage ➤ Snohomish County Farms, Flowers and Festivals
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