Highway 97 runs from Canada thru the state of Washington. Follow Highway 97 South, choosing at Chelan to continue on Highway 97 which crosses to the East side of the Columbia River, or Highway 97A, which runs thru Chelan and follows the West Side of the Columbia River. Both will take you into Wenatchee. If choosing 97, you may cross the Columbia River at the Obadasha Bridge or the George Sellars Bridge, to cross from East Wenatchee to Wenatchee. The Wenatchee Valley is located at the base of the Cascade Mountains, where the Wenatchee River meets with the Mighty Columbia. A dry climate, with normal summer temperatures in the 90's, allowing for river fun, golfing, hiking & fishing. This dry climate makes the best sking ever at Mission Ridge, just 12 miles up the mountain! Four distinct seasons make our Valley enjoyable year round. Total Tax 12 percent. Tourism tax of $1.00 per day Extra Adult Charge 10.00 usd. Children under 18 stay free in parent's room. The Red Lion Hotel Wenatchee is on the main thoroughfare through town, next to Highway 2 and just 15 minutes from Pangborn Airport via complimentary airport transportation. During your stay, you will want to tour the Applets and Cotlets Candy Factory and our hydro-electric dams and enjoy recreation on the Columbia River. The Gorge Amphitheatre (40 min), Lake Chelan (35 min), the Bavarian Village of Leavenworth (20 min) and the Cascade Loop are all close by. Wenatchee Valley College is less than 1-1/2 miles from the hotel. Our hotel is entirely smoke free and has 149 spacious guest rooms, including one suite. Each guest room features all of the services and amenities you would expect of a first-class hotel, including free wireless Internet access, telephone dataports, and laundry valet service. Kick back and relax in our seasonal outdoor pool (closes Nov 1) and year round whirlpool or work out in our fitness center. Packages are available for golf at Highlander Golf Course and skiing at Mission Ridge. Also nearby you can enjoy waterskiing, beaches, river rafting, and tennis. The Roaring Start Breakfast Buffet is served. With 9,000 square feet of meeting and banquet space, we are also able to accommodate up to 650 guests for your next conference or special occasion. For business or pleasure, the Wenatchee Red Lion Hotel is committed to provide care, comfort and value throughout your stay. From Seattle. Highway 90 (Snoqualmie Pass) East bound. Turn just after Cle Elum for Highway 97 (Blewitt Pass). Follow the pass until you come to the "T" at Highway 2. Turn right and drive past Cash Monitor. Continue into Wenatchee. Don't take any exits..follow the highway you are on. This takes you directly onto Wenatchee Ave, stay in left lane, we are located on your left. Parking Talke I-90 Westbound. Just before George Washington, there is an exit to Wenatchee & Quincy. Highway 28. go through Quincy, and larege State signs at the stop light by the Chevron will have you turn left for Wenatchee. Follow the Columbia Rier. When you arrive in East Wenatchee, stay in the left lane and cross over the river to Wenatchee. Take the first off ramp to the right, which will put you on the Wenatchee Ave North bound. Continue through town, just past 9th street, we are on right. From the South would be on Highway 97. This highway connects with I-90. You may reach us by going West on I-90 to Ellensburg to 9-90 over Blewitt Pass or East I-90 to George Washington and then North on 28. Either direction, please see East & West Directions for details.