Americans have baseball and apple pie. Bavarian’s have brats, beer, and nutcrackers. Why nutcrackers, though? In Germany (and especially German Bavaria) nuts are common ingredient in desserts. The decorative, wooden handled, big mouthed pieces offered entertainment and a conversation piece as the family or guests awaited the final course. Leavenworth boasts our very own Nutcracker Museum, featuring everything from traditional German nutcrackers to historical stone pieces used as far back as the Roman Empire. Speaking of nutcrackers, that brings up another question…
Kid Tested Family Approved
Tour the candy and ice cream shops! Try on kooky hats! Soak in the sunshine with a round of putt putt golf Feed the animals, ride the cow train, taste the fresh local fruit, [...]
Adventure & Culture
Day 1: Morning run up our historic Ski Hill trails Relax with a latte Enjoy the village and do a little power shopping Stroll through Blackbird Island and bird watch Take in a pub [...]
Hopeless Romantic
Romance is in the air Romantic getaway destinations: lodges, B&B's, and vacation rentals Wander around our waterfront trails through Blackbird Island Wine & Cider Tasting Wineries & Touring or perhaps our local breweries and distillery? Taste [...]
Experience the Thrill of Whitewater Rafting
Have you ever been whitewater rafting? Leavenworth Washington is one of the most popular places in all of Washington State to experience this one-of-a-kind adventure due to its ease of accessibility and the typically sunny [...]
Enjoy All That Nature Has to Offer in Leavenworth, WA
Vast wilderness and a variety of wildlife, wild rivers and trickling streams, mountain meadows and alpine lakes. These are some of the natural trademarks of Leavenworth Washington located in the eastern foothills of the Cascade [...]
What to Expect in December!
FAQ's When is the lighting ceremony? We no longer "flip the switch" at a certain time on weekends, which drew huge crowds vying to get to town for that one moment. Instead, we have [...]
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