Leavenworth Travel Information
If you're hanging for a trip to Bavaria but can't swing the time off, stop in for sausages and sauerkraut in Leavenworth, 'Washington's Bavarian Village'. Located almost dead-center Washington, the city is a popular destination not only for the cuisine, the authentic architecture, and the flowers that line streets of shops during the spring and summer, but also the range of outdoor activities available year-round. While views from town may be of the Cascade Range instead of the Dolomites, Leavenworth offers the closest thing to an Alpine village this side of the Atlantic. Peruse a variety of shops catering to tourists, then escape out of town for a white-knuckle rafting trip down class VI rapids on the Wenatchee River. Follow paved roads for some scenic peddling, or get off-road to test out the shocks on your bike -- rent them in town if you didn't think to bring your own. There are numerous hiking trails that range in length and difficulty if you're anxious to explore on foot. For overnight hikes, head west out of town to the Alpine Lakes Wilderness Area, or scramble up steep Dirtyface Trail for a view out over Lake Wenatchee. Come winter snows, the hills are alive with the sound of cross-country skiers swishing along groomed trails. For a quicker trip, Stevens Pass Ski Area has the slopes and the lifts, but also the crowds. Organize a backcountry ski trip in Leavenworth for some powder time away from the populous. Leavenworth is just 77 miles east of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, 74 miles northwest of Moses Lake and 71 miles north of Yakima.
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