Lake Chelan

Nestled on a hill near downtown Chelan and boasting views of the lake and surrounding mountains — The Lookout is an adorable lakeside village. The Lookout offers guests lovely vacation homes fit for all family sizes, some with up to 6 bedrooms! Each house offers a unique feel as they are individually owned and decorated. Various properties feature fireplaces, private hot tubs, BBQs and some are even pet friendly! The village is designed to perfection with each home lined side-by-side in a large circular layout, but also offering privacy. Thanks to a recent expansion, the property will have more homes and extra amenities for guests coming this summer!

Tucked away about 15 minutes from the downtown hustle and bustle sits this lowkey family resort. Located on the South Shore of Lake Chelan, Watson’s has been a prime waterfront resort for many generations. Watson’s isn’t your everyday fancy resort, either. They have a fascinating history that dates back to the late 1800’s. Many of the cabins and cottages here today were built in the 1930’s and 40’s. However, you wouldn’t guess it if you looked at them. The cabins are kept under pristine care and have been remodeled and renovated over time to make sure each guest is cozy and can make themselves at home.

Located right off the lake, nestled on the vineyards of Tsillan Cellars lays a restaurant that has outstanding Italian food and views to remember. Tsillan Cellars owner Dr. Jankelson fell in love with the food of Italy before developing his interest in wine. After dozens of trips to Italy, Tsillan Cellars was born, and soon after, Sorrento’s Ristorante followed. The property has stunning views of Lake Chelan and an admirable architecture both inside and outside the open air restaurant. Our meals consisted of a juicy flavorful steak served alongside a bed of fresh vegetables and grilled chicken fettuccine. Sorrento’s was named OpenTable Top 100 Scenic Restaurants in America in 2014 for the views, food and wine.

Even Keel Roadhouse was born in 2017 and is the hit spot for locals and visitors to grab some local beverages and bar bites. Even Keel provides you with a quiet spot right off the main strip to relax, watch the game, and enjoy some tastings. Unlike most of the tasting rooms in the area, Even Keel has extended hours and food options giving it a tasting room vibe with restaurant-like hours. There is a huge selection of wine and beer options, with flights available for purchase as well. Some bar bites include pizza, brats and sandwiches. If you’re wine tasting, their artisan cheese platter is a great addition! Be sure to ask them about their wine tasting limo service!

Dale at Lake Chelan Helicopters knows his stuff. He also knows how to give you a good time while offering an amazing view of Lake Chelan from the air. For those wishing for an adventure or just a unique activity, Lake Chelan Helicopters has you covered. With a variety of flight options to choose from such as a simple half hour flight of the Chelan/Manson area, or for a more extensive tour you can fly up to the Stehekin Valley Ranch and enjoy dinner and a guided drive to Rainbow Falls. The experience was epic and comfortable! Throughout the ride, Dale shared interesting facts about the town and kept us entertained, engaged and made us feel safe as we flew over Lake Chelan and the towns of Manson and Chelan.

One thing I personally love when visiting Lake Chelan is trying all the local wineries and their newest selection. It makes for an especially relaxing activity to unwind and enjoy the view. However, the downside of wine tasting, especially when visiting several wineries is having to drive from one to the other. Thankfully Lakeside Limo offers a fabulous limousine service with your own personal chauffeur. Just schedule a pick up and away you go, wine tasting to your hearts content! Your chauffeur will drop you off and pick you up once you’re ready to move on to your next destination!

This family owned business nestled in Lake Chelan Winery offers a wide variety of domestic and imported cheeses from all over the world, at your fingertips! When you first get up to the cheese counter you might be overwhelmed at the selection, so be sure to ask the staff for a run down on their favorites! We recommend trying a few samples and then grabbing some tastings from the winery to enjoy over a glass of wine. Our favorite was a spicy cheddar cheese that goes amazingly on some scrambled eggs and in sandwiches. It has a unique flavor, a bit spicy with a nice kick. The prices are affordable and they even have a cheese club for those die-hard cheese fans!