WINERIES With over 350 acres of wine grapes and over 40 wineries, the Lake Chelan Valley is the ultimate wine-lovers vacation destination. The Lake Chelan Valley’s young and lively wine scene is attracting attention from winemakers, grape growers, and wine enthusiasts from throughout the region. Lake Chelan was named Washington state’s 11th American Viticultural Area (AVA) in 2009. AGRICULTURE The shores of Lake Chelan are recognized for their world-famous apples. Lake Chelan apples are known for their excellent taste, long shelf life and superior color. Between 9,000 and 10,000 acres of the Lake Chelan Valley are devoted to growing apples and other fruits. Although apples are the largest crop in the valley, cherries, pears, apricots, peaches, and wine grapes are also produced. TOURISM Lake Chelan is fortunate to be a major destination resort in Washington State. The valley plays host to over 2 million visitors a year, creating a total economic impact of over $417 million. The tourism industry employs over 5,000 people in Chelan County and is Lake Chelan’s second largest industry cluster, second only to our worldrenowned agricultural industry. SCAN TO LEARN MORE We provide a wide range of information about our region and relocating to the area on our website. 94 LAKE CHELAN VISITORS GUIDE 2024 LakeChelan.com
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