SMALL TOWN AMERICASeeking the heart of small town America? It’s here at the geographic
center of Washington state! Stroll down Cashmere’s quiet tree-lined
streets and travel back in time to simple, carefree days. Downtown
sidewalks, shaded from over 300 days of sunshine, are lined with
family-owned bakeries, shops and restaurants whose friendly owners will
greet you with a smile. If you’re craving a sweet treat, don't forget
while visiting to stop by and visit the world famous kitchens of
Liberty Orchards, home of world-famous Aplets and Cotlets.
The
Cottage Avenue Historic District features early 1900s-era Craftsman
bungalow homes, lined with picket fences and shaded by the many mature
trees that earns Cashmere the official designation, “Tree City USA.”
Travel
back to the founding days at the Chelan County Museum and Pioneer
Village, featuring 20 original buildings, including homes, blacksmith
shop, doctor’s office, school, mission and hotel, recovered from sites
in north central Washington. Inside the newly-renovated museum,
displays of Native American artifacts over 9,000 years old and
historical photographs depict how indigenous people lived on the land.
If
a visit to the museum whets your appetite for all things ancient, be
sure and visit Apple Annie’s Antique Gallery and the new Antique Mall
of Cashmere, featuring hundreds of antique dealers with amazing
one-of-a-kind treasures.
The Chelan County Fairgrounds offers
multi-use grounds and year around facilities for family and class
reunions, RV Clubs, youth rodeos, and other self-contained groups. Site
of the annual County Fair, held the weekend after Labor Day, the
fairgrounds feature rodeo arenas, grandstands, small and large
pavilions and hook-ups, all along the shores of the picturesque
Wenatchee River.
Adventure seekers find Cashmere to be the
heart of four seasons of recreation. Devil’s Gulch, just outside of
town is one of the best mountain biking trails in the Pacific
Northwest. A breathtaking 23-mile loop, the Gulch attracts skilled and
experienced riders to its single-track dirt and gravel trail. Just west
of town, Peshastin Pinnacles State Park, rock climbers and rapellers
sharpen their skills along sheer rock faces, and admire the stunning
views from the top. Cashmere’s downtown park is a popular “takeout”
point for many of the whitewater rafters and kayakers who challenge the
Wenatchee River each year.
Directions to Cashmere