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The Lay of the Land

Explore Leavenworth

A Bavarian village in the Cascades — and the best of it begins just steps from Raven's Nest.

Where to Begin

Three ways to wander

Whether you've come to feast, to roam the trails, or to soak up the town's year-round festival spirit, here's how to make the most of your stay.

01

Eat & Drink

Leavenworth is packed with authentic German cooking, lively beer halls and tasting rooms — most just a short walk from your door.

German · CellarSchnitzel

Andreas Keller

One of the town's oldest Bavarian restaurants, in a warm stone cellar with nightly live accordion music and classics like schnitzel and würst.

Sausage GrillBratwurst grill

München Haus

The legendary outdoor sausage grill — char-grilled brats and kielbasa served to picnic tables under heat lamps and fire pits.

Beer HallBeer hall

Rhein Haus

Downtown's largest biergarten, with fire pits, bocce courts, a heated patio and three bars across multiple levels.

German · BakeryBakery

Bären Haus

Authentic German dishes plus house-made sauces, brines and fresh-baked breads daily — with a menu for the whole family.

WineryWinery

Icicle Ridge Winery

A boutique winery just outside town with a Front Street tasting room and fantastic Cascade Mountain views from the estate.

Cafés · BreweriesFront Street cafés

Front Street Strolls

Coffee shops, breweries, candy stores and ice-cream windows line the Bavarian-themed streets — perfect for an evening wander.

02

The River & the Mountains

With 800 miles of trails, a glacier-fed river and ski hills minutes from town, the Cascades are your playground in every season.

Summer · RiverRiver tubing

Wenatchee River Tubing

Float the river with the Leavenworth Outdoor Center — tube rentals, a shuttle and a key-and-phone check make a lazy afternoon effortless.

HikingHiking trail

Blackbird Island Loop

A gentle 2-mile loop that starts downtown and meanders along the Wenatchee River with views of the snow-capped peaks.

NatureIcicle Gorge

Icicle Gorge Nature Loop

A flat, 4.2-mile loop past wooden bridges, rushing creek and emerald pools in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest.

Winter · FamilySki hill

Leavenworth Ski Hill

A family-friendly hill just minutes from town for downhill, snowboarding and a beloved tubing run, plus miles of nordic trails.

State ParkLake Wenatchee

Lake Wenatchee State Park

Swimming, paddling, camping and forested trails around a stunning alpine lake — a short, scenic drive from the condo.

RiverfrontWaterfront park

Waterfront Park & Barn Beach

Just below Raven's Nest — riverside paths, picnic spots and beach access bordering the Wenatchee River Institute.

03

Only-in-Leavenworth

Quirky museums, an alpine coaster and a festival calendar that turns the village into a postcard year-round.

MuseumNutcracker Museum

Nutcracker Museum

Home to more than 9,000 nutcrackers from around the world — from ancient nutting stones to intricate modern figures, plus a kids' nutcracker hunt.

Family · AnimalsReindeer farm

Leavenworth Reindeer Farm

Meet the reindeer on guided tours nearly year-round. Reservations fill quickly, so book online well ahead — especially around the holidays.

ThrillsAlpine coaster

Leavenworth Adventure Park

Ride Washington's first alpine coaster down the mountainside, then try the 27-ft climbing wall and a gem-mining sluice — right by downtown.

ShoppingFront Street shops

Front Street Village

Bavarian-themed boutiques, toy shops, leather and Christmas stores fill the walkable downtown core just outside your door.

FestivalsVillage of lights

Year-Round Festivals

Oktoberfest, the Christkindlmarkt, the Village of Lights and spring's Maifest — Leavenworth celebrates through every season.

Nature · EducationRiver institute

Wenatchee River Institute

Bordering the property — a riverside campus with gardens, birding and nature programming on the banks of the Wenatchee.

Leavenworth Stay in the Middle of it All

The whole village, on foot

Stay at Raven's Nest, park once, and explore it all. Reserve your dates today.

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