Red Lion Hotel Wenatchee City Center

Wenatchee is surrounded by natural beauty and exciting activities. There are so many fun things to do in here and our hotel puts you in close reach of it all. Red Lion Hotel Wenatchee City Center is mere blocks from the Apple Capital Recreation Loop Trail where guests can enjoy a pleasant walk or bike ride along the Columbia River. For something simple and relaxing, we suggest spending an afternoon at Rocky Reach Dam where you can enjoy gorgeous landscapes and take a tour of the Museum of the Columbia River. Or, for a bit more excitement, try your hand at whitewater rafting on the Wenatchee River. Even sports enthusiasts will find plenty of things to do in Wenatchee, including cheering for the AppleSox college-level summer ball team. 

Top Local Attractions

The Gorge Amphitheater

Seating 20,000 plus, The Gorge Amphitheatre is one of America's premier outdoor concert venues. It's hosted world famous performers such as Coldplay, Dave Matthews Band, Pearl Jam, The Police and more. Sit on the hills around the stage to get a breathtaking view of the plateaus and hills surrounding the stage.

Mission Ridge Ski and Board Resort

1,000 acres of terrain are graced by 200 inches of snowfall and 300 days of sun each year. Grab your gear and hit the slopes for an amazing day on the trails. In between runs, stop by Hampton Lodge where you’ll find a restaurant, bar, shop and rental center to fulfill all your mountain needs. The mountain is also beautiful in spring and summer when visitors can hike and bike to enjoy gorgeous views of the valley.

Wenatchee Super Oval

Race enthusiasts, rejoice! The Super Oval hosts local drivers and NASCAR racecars on its quarter-mile high-banked track. Come out to enjoy a high octane evening of entertainment.

Rocky Reach Dam

Enjoy gorgeous landscapes and visit the Museum of the Columbia River to learn all about the region’s past, present and future.

AppleSox Baseball

Pick up some peanuts and cracker jacks and enjoy an afternoon of All-American family fun as you cheer on this college level team. Home games are held at Paul Thomas Sr. Field on the Wenatchee Valley College campus.

Hidden Gems

Whitewater Rafting

Set out on an adventure along the Wenatchee River. Osprey River Rafting offers exciting trips down the rapids of the Wenatchee River from April through July.

Aplets and Cotlets

Satisfy your sweet tooth with a tour of the Aplets and Cotlets Candy Kitchen where you can watch as the produce and package plenty of local goodies.

Ohme Gardens

Seek serenity at this awe-inspiring evergreen garden featuring nearly a mile of stone pathways that cut through amazing hillside gardens and towering cedars and firs.

Silver Falls

This exquisite waterfall flows about 140 feet down the side of the valley. Picturesque and peaceful, the water fans out over a pitched surface before plunging down to the gorge below. 

Saddle Rock

Walk, hike or bike to this local landmark, where weathered rock towers and surrounding wetlands provide a scenic, tranquil experience in Wenatchee.

For Families and Kids

Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center

Offering an ever-changing array of exhibits, the Museum and Cultural Center is as educational as it is fun. Learn about “The Apple Capital of the World,” the history of Washington State or the work of local artists.

Community Ice Rink

Show off your best skating skills at this local rink where family and friends can enjoy hockey, curling, skating lessons or just some time on the ice.

Shopping

Downtown Wenatchee

Quaint downtown streets are home to every type of shop from independent boutiques to major chain stores. You’ll find the most interesting souvenirs here as you browse antiques, fine art and furnishings, to toys, books, clothing and accessories.

Antique Malls

Over 100 dealers fill three floors where you can find the most amazing antiques of every variety. Scour the stores for vintage toys, books, glassware, vintage and costume jewelry and furniture.

Events

Apple Blossom Festival

As the official “Apple Capital of the World,” Wenatchee believes in eating more than just one apple a day! Join us for the state’s oldest festival where you’ll enjoy exciting events, activities, and of course, tasty treats for two weeks.

Night Life

• Badger Mountain Brewery
• Columbia Valley Brewing
• Wenatchee Valley Brewing Company
• Wenatchee Tap & Putt

Practice Your Putt at the Finest Wenatchee Golf Courses

Immaculately groomed greens, lush pine forests and the majestic granite peaks of the Cascades grace the horizon at our favorite Wenatchee golf courses. Enjoy a relaxing day on the rolling green fairways of the best golf courses in Wenatchee, WA. After you’ve had your fill of golf in Wenatchee, WA, you can return to Red Lion for a relaxing evening enjoying drinks at Grizzly Lounge or resting in our comfortable accommodations.

Experience an award winning course, ranked the number one resort course in Washington State as well as the second-best conditioned course and seventh best par-five course in America by Golf Digest magazine. The Jack Frei-designed course offers breathtaking views of the surrounding sweeping mountain vistas at every hole.

Tee off at Golf Digest’s 2003 nominee for “Best New Course,” a Scottish links-style course perched 800 feet above the Columbia River featuring rolling hills, impeccably-kept fairways and greens, unforgiving pot bunkers and rugged stretches of fescue on the sidelines.

Take advantage of a lack of dress code to enjoy a comfortable round of golf at this public par-3 course. The bluegrass fairways bordered by bent grass greens are among the longest in Washington State.

Enjoy 93 acres of 18-holes nestled in the Wenatchee Valley along the Columbia River. Spend the day on the links, practice your swing at the driving range, dine at the restaurant or invest in some new equipment at the pro shop.

Visit Our Hotel Near Gorge Amphitheatre

The Best Music, At Your Doorstep

The Gorge Amphitheatre is a stunning concert venue in a valley along the shimmering Columbia River. Sit on the hills around the stage to get a breathtaking view of the plateaus and hills surrounding the stage. It's hard to tell who's the real star here--the guys on the stage or the river gorge behind them. Red Lion Hotels Wenatchee City Center is one of the few hotels near Gorge Amphitheatre, making us an ideal place to stay during your concert trip.

Seating 20,000 plus, The Gorge Amphitheatre is one of America's premier outdoor concert venues. It's hosted world famous performers such as Coldplay, Dave Matthews Band, Pearl Jam, The Police and more. Apart from drawing big name performers, the Gorge Amphitheater has also played host to popular music festivals like The Area: One, The Sasquatch! Music Festival, Area2 Festival, Lilith Fair, Ozzfest, The Vans Warped Tour, and Creation festival. The Sasquatch! Music festival takes place on an annual schedule every year on the Memorial Day weekend.

Chill in the lawn terrace seating or lie on a blanket in the grass. Either way, you'll get an unforgettable concert experience.

The Gorge Amphitheatre is located in the rural town of Gorge above the Columbia River in Washington, just a short drive from Red Lion Hotel Wenatchee City Center. As one of the few Gorge Amphitheatre hotels, we're glad to welcome concert goers who enjoy all kinds of music. Visit this Wenatchee attraction to take in both heart-pounding music and breath-stealing scenery.

Leavenworth Activities will Transport You to Bavaria

Take a trip to Germany without ever leaving Washington State. Just 20 miles from Wenatchee you’ll find the incredible Leavenworth Bavarian Village, a charming story book town featuring authentic Alpine architecture and traditions.

Red Lion Hotel Wenatchee City Center near Leavenworth, WA offers guests an opportunity to visit an authentic Bavarian Village, no passport necessary. The charming hamlet of Leavenworth is home to a myriad of specialty shops, old-world foods and gifts, dazzling flowers and dramatic mountain views.

Each Christmas, Leavenworth activities take a festive turn as the town comes alive with a dramatic tree lighting festival held three weeks in a row. The picturesque little village becomes a magical winter wonderland where families come to delight in snowfall and fairy lights.

After an exhausting day visiting the “Alps,” you can return to Red Lion Hotel Wenatchee City Center to enjoy a restful night in our comfortable accommodations. After your transatlantic journey you’re sure to appreciate our thoughtful amenities including complimentary Wi-Fi in every room so you can share pictures of your journey with family and friends.

Pybus Market

Local Food, Fish, and Fun

Pybus Market is the premier place in Wenatchee for local food, goods, and even more. The market sits along the Columbia River, and it's named after an old Wenatchee family (it's pronounced PYE-bus, by the way). It resides in an old steel warehouse, giving it an industrial charm, but the shops are anything but. You'll find wines, bistros, and restaurants. Twenty businesses with roll down door fronts reside permanently in the market, featuring flowers, fresh vegetables, nuts, baked goods, pizza, ice cream, and fish vendors. The market operates 362 days a year, so whenever you come to Wenatchee, you'll be able to visit.

Events happen at the market all the time. Visit the bookmobile for some light reading. Dance enthusiasts stop by every Thursday at 7 p.m. Join in for some salsa, blues, and swing dancing. The River Run 5K and 10K also start at the market on July 4th. The Wenatchee Farmers Market pops up right outside the market on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. The local area features Riverside Park and Apple Blossom Capital Loop. Bustling downtown is also just a short walk away. Even if you're not looking to shop the market, you'll find fun local events happening all the time here.

Pybus Market is easy to find. Just look for the giant "Public Market" sign hanging over the market. Come here to see this historic warehouse that's been re-purposed into a vibrant, lively part of our community.

Pybus Market

3 N Worthen Street
Wenatchee, WA
(509) 888-3900
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.