Historic Downtown Chelan Audio Walking Tour

What a fun and entertaining way to learn about the unique town of Chelan Washington. This walking tour begins at the old Woodin Avenue Bridge by Campbell’s Resort (original structure built by C.C. Campbell in 1901) and allows you to walk back in time as you listen to the Historic Downtown Chelan Association Audio Walking Tour.

Start by visiting www.HistoricChelan.org and download the free audio tour directly to an MP3 device. Free WiFi locations in Historic Downtown Chelan at The Vogue, Riverwalk Books, and A Shot of Gratitude. The download takes just a few seconds for each track but it take you on a journey spanning 130 years! Beginning as a U.S. Army Camp in 1879 to the historic town you know today, Chelan’s walking tour is really a wonderful way to become familiar with the town.

Learn about our historic buildings on the National Register of Historic Places such as the Ruby Theatre (oldest movie theatre in the Northwest, built in 1913) and the lives of Chelan’s earliest pioneers, residents, and native people. The complete tour takes about a half hour, but there is never a need to hurry when you visit Chelan. Stroll at your leisure and grab lunch along the way.  After your historic walk, you can ride the free “Spirit of Chelan” Trolley. (www.LinkTransit.com or (509) 662-1155 for schedules)

During the tour you will learn about the Lady of the Lake Wheel House, Camp Chelan, The cities beginnings and the bridges of Chelan.  You will learn about the first school house, the Great Chelan Auditorium fire and the History Museum. The tour concludes at the extremely rare log church, listed on the National Register of Historic Places.  

Learning about the area is a great way to spend an afternoon, learn about history and exciting events happening through time and a great way to chat with locals about their own experience. Lake Chelan area provides many helpful citizens and shop owners always willing to expand on any of the stops along the tour.

When you want to spend a couple hours learning the history and culture of Chelan Washington, consider investing in the free Audio Walking Tour of Historic Downtown Chelan.