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Home to "Aplets" & "Cotlets" and the Pioneer
Village and Museum
When
you visit Cashmere, you are in the geographic center of Washington
State, nestled in the foothills of the eastern slope of the Cascade
Mountains. Surrounded by State and Federal forests, the location beckons
visitors of all persuasions. Local orchards line the hills and banks of
the Wenatchee River as it winds through the valley, providing a
spectacular blanket of color throughout the growing season. Blessed with
300+ days of sunshine each year, Cashmere welcomes visitors to enjoy the
multitude of activities and opportunities for fun and adventure that
abound in this proud community.
Join
us for Apple Days October 5 and 6, 2002! You may have seen last
year's on the Food Network!
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Cashmere is a beautiful small community nestled in the foothills of the
Eastern Cascade Mountains of Central Washington. It is a proud community
with a strong tradition of community support and caring. The main
industry is the fruit industry with apples, pears, cherries, peaches and
many more, which surround homes and business areas and provide a
spectacular blanket of color throughout the growing season, along with
300 plus days of sunshine each year.
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Cashmere is home to Liberty Orchards, producers of the world famous
Aplets and Cotlets and many other confectionery delights. Factory tours
are offered daily followed by many free samples in the wonderful Country
Store
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The Wenatchee River flows majestically
through the community along with other creeks and streams, which are fed
by the run off waters of the "Beautiful Snow Capped Cascade
Mountains". It is surrounded by hills and mountains, which are
spectacular in each of the seasons. there are great outdoor recreation
advantages in the valley: snow skiing, water skiing, fishing, hiking,
camping, backpacking, biking, hunting, and much more.
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They
are an historic community with a wealth of local and regional history,
which can be seen and experienced at the Pioneer Village and Historical
Museum, offering wonderful tours, which are a walk back into history.
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A new wine region has
appeared amongst the rivers, lakes, and mountains of North Central
Washington. Bordered by the towering Cascade Mountains on the west and
sagebrush covered hills on the east, vineyards and their attendant
wineries are rapidly appearing throughout the area. The winemakers of
this area have banded together in the belief that the influence of the
Cascade Mountains and the broad rivers and lakes makes the region unique
amongst Washington State's winegrowing areas. In recognition of this
they are calling the area the Columbia Cascade region.
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Driving Directions to Cashmere
From Seattle via Interstate 90
Travel east on Interstate 90 to the junction of US 97 just past Cle Elum,
Washington. Travel north on US 97 to the junction of Highway 2. Then a
right turn on Highway 2 For about 6 miles to Aplets Way, right turn
across the bridge into Cashmere, Washington.
From Spokane via Interstate 90
Travel west on Interstate 90 to the junction of Highway 281 near the
town of George Washington. Travel north on Highway 281 to Quincy,
Washington. Turn left on Highway 28 and travel west to Wenatchee,
Washington to the junction of Highway 2. Travel Highway 2 to Cashmere.
Take a left turn into Cashmere on Cotlets Way, or Proceed another half
mile to Aplets Way into Cashmere, Washington.
Mileage Chart
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Center of
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Leavenworth - a
suburb to Cashmere
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10
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Wenatchee - a
suburb to Cashmere
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15
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North Cascades 
