Leavenworth Washington is a beautiful little town set high in the Cascade Mountains of Washington State.
Modeled after a Bavarian Village, Leavenworth is an incredibly picturesque little town in an amazingly beautiful Alpine location.
Located about 2 1/2 hours by car from downtown Seattle, Leavenworth makes either a great day trip or a wonderful weekend getaway for anyone visiting the area, especially before or after an Alaska cruise.
Festivals, fairs, musical performances and theater are planned throughout the year, making this town of 2,000 an incredibly vibrant and lively place.
The town also has numerous wonderful art galleries, unique shops, and fine restaurants.
Just outside town, Icicle Junction is an amusement center offering miniature golf, a game arcade, movie theater, and playground, offering fun for families with kids of all ages.
The area's rivers and streams provide great opportunities for inner tubing, kayaking, and white water rafting.
And the hiking in the region is nothing short of spectacular.
So if you are spending time in the Seattle area, either before or after an Alaskan cruise or just on vacation, you definitely don't want to miss Leavenworth, one of the true gems of the Pacific Northwest.
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