When I decided to write this series on the best things about Wenatchee, it was difficult to know where to start. There are so many BEST reasons, it is impossible to list them by number so I decided to go with an alphabet series instead. Here is part 1... A - G.
A: Apples and Art: If you Google "Apple Capital of the World", Wenatchee not only dominates page 1 search results... it totally fills page 1. If you want to learn more than you ever wanted to know about apples, visit the Washington State Apple Commission website. Then, I recommend you make a trip to their visitor center. Not only do we have the best apples in the world, we also enjoy local production of excellent pears, cherries, peaches, prunes, and nectarines. As for Art, check out the Art on The Avenues website to learn about the wonderful display of sculpture art throughout the city. Click on the arts in the Wenatchee area, for more information.
B: Blossoms, Baseball and Beer. If you want to truly the feel the amazement of Spring, come to Wenatchee in the Spring when you will see acres and acres of fruit blossoms explode in the valley. Be sure to take the annual Washington State Apple Blossom Festival in Wenatchee the last week in April and the first week-end in May. It is impossible to take in all the activities, so you need to come back every year. Wenatchee is home of the Wenatchee Apple Sox, members of the West Coast League of the Summer collegiate league. According to the team's website: "The AppleSox provide affordable family entertainment for baseball fans throughout North Central Washington, and an excellent environment for college players from around the country to develop their skills". As for beer, we are seeing a trend toward more breweries in the Valley.
C: Columbia River. There is no way to list all the benefits of having the mighty Columbia River running smack dab through the middle of our beautiful city. It offers a plethora of recreational opportunities, a source of water for orchards, and plenty of hydro-electric power. It is a key component of our economy and our playground of activities.
D: Dams. Yes, dams! There are many dams on the Columbia River and two in a close proximity to Wenatchee proper. The Rock Island Dam is just 10 miles South of Wenatchee and the Rocky Reach Dam is just 6 miles north of Wenatchee, providing some of the least inexpensive electricity rates in the entire nation. This inexpensive power is a HUGE benefit for homeowners and businesses alike. If you live in an area with high power rates, you might find it worth moving to Wenatchee just for the inexpensive power rates.
E: Economy. The Wenatchee economy is strong, diverse and resilient. We have several significant industries which creates a resiliency not found in many places. We do not depend on one major industry. Among others, Wenatchee boasts such major employers as: The Aluminum Company of America (ALCOA), Various medical facilities, Chelan & Douglas Country PUD's, Agriculture, Local Government, State Government, Federal Government, Education, various major Retail outlets and typical service industries. High technology is also becoming a major player in our employment numbers. The very diversity of the local economy shields us from some of the ups and downs of the national trends.
F: Fun. Whether you like indoor or outdoor (or both) recreation and entertainment, The Wenatchee area is a literal playground for our residents and visitors. Go to the Wenatchee Valley Chamber of Commerce website and explore some of the possibilities.
G: Grapes. Although Wenatchee is still known for our apples, grapes and wineries have been growing at a steady pace. Check out this link to some of the wineries in the Wenatchee area.
Come back soon and check out the rest of our Alphabet Series on the Best of Wenatchee.
Happy Spring!
Erin Davidson
Wenatchee real estate agent and Broker
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