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The 2010 official guide to Washington’s Bavarian Village for 47 years

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• Family Fun
• Recreation
• Ag Tourism
• Shopping
• Dining
• Lodging
• Real Estate
• Businesses
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A supplement to The Leavenworth Echo
Welcome
Contents
Leavenworth FAQs..................... 2
Welcome..................................... 3
Train........................................... 4
History........................................ 5
Festivals...................................... 7
Leavenworth magic................. 13
Valley Arts................................ 14
Family Fun................................ 17
Outdoors................................... 20
Camping.................................... 23
Ag Tourism............................... 25
Wine Map..............................26-27
Shopping guide........................ 30
Dining guide............................. 36
Lodging guide........................... 41
Businesses & Services............. 48
Maps.......................................... 52
(Sunshine of Leavenworth)
2010 Edition
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A guide to Washington's Bavarian Village
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The picturesque Wenatchee River flows through the Bavarian Village. During the summer
months, it is popular venue for rafting and tubing.
Leavenworth FAQs
Where are the restrooms? restricted or reserved lots, however. Those
places are visibly marked, so you shouldn’t
You’ll find public restrooms in Front
have any problems avoiding them.
Street Park, on the corner of Eighth and
Commercial streets, in the Festhalle at Where is a good place to eat?
Front and 10th streets, and in the Obertal
We are asked this question most of all and
Mall on Ninth and Commercial streets. Dur-
our response is always the same: What do
ing festival weekends, portable restrooms
you like? An authentic Bavarian experience?
are visibly placed around town for your
A great burger? Pizza? Vegetarian? If you’re
convenience.
not sure, just turn to our Dining Guide.
Where are the cash machines? Wherever you choose to go, we’re sure
you’ll enjoy a great dining experience.
Three banks on the north side of Highway
2 have cash machines and there is one What is there for kids to do?
located on the outside of the Obertal Mall
Leavenworth is one giant playground for
on Ninth Street.
kids of all ages. The Enzian Falls Putting
Where is the Visitor Center? Course, Icicle Junction Activities Center and
the Nutcracker Museum are just a few.
The Leavenworth Chamber of Commerce
For more ideas check out our Family Fun
Visitor Center is located at 940 Highway 2,
section and have a blast!
next to the post office.
Where can we park?
Parking in Leavenworth has its good days
and its bad days. During the week parking
is usually available downtown along Front
Street and Commercial Street.
If you’re visiting during one of Leav-
enworth’s many great festivals or on a
weekend, parking close to downtown may
be a challenge. If possible, we recommend
parking a few blocks away and walking to
the village. It’s great exercise and gives you
a chance to see some beautiful scenery.
Most lots are free or charge only a small
daily fee.
We advise against parking in private,

The Leavenworth Bier Wagen welcomes you to the Bavarian Village. The wagen is a popular symbol of the Bavarian Village appearing at
most of our festivals.
Herzlich Willkommen
Welcome to Leavenworth. We are pleased that
you are visiting with us. Our community has em-
barked on some wonderful and exciting improve-
ments for our residents and visitors, while main-
taining the beauty and charm that is Leavenworth.
During your visit you will notice ongoing improve-
ments to downtown Leavenworth that include
the replacement of our roads, sidewalks, public
spaces, street lighting and downtown amenities.
This is a truly exciting time for our community,
and I invite you to learn more about our project at
www.cityofleavenworth.com/masterplan.htm
Leavenworth is a city accustomed to visitors from all over the world.
Cradled in the eastern foothills of the Cascade Mountains, Leaven-
worth’s scenic beauty offers each visitor a truly unique experience.
Enjoying all four seasons. There are activities for all throughout the
year, including golfing, horseback riding, hayrides, tubing, white water
rafting, kayaking, birding, indoor/outdoor theaters, hiking, enjoying the
autumn colors of the surrounding mountains and parks, snowshoeing,
cross-country skiing, snowmobiling and downhill skiing.
On most days Leavenworth’s world famous Bavarian Village is filled
with the sights, sounds and smells of old world Bavaria. Leavenworth
has over 100 retail/service businesses, 45 restaurant/food establish-
ments, three banks, and over 45 lodging facilities ranging from RV parks
to quaint B&Bs to full service hotels. We will be able to accommodate
all your needs during your stay with us.
As you tour our village be sure to stroll through Front Street Park,
which is a delight year round. During the winter months try our world
famous sledding hill, and during the summer enjoy Friday through
Sunday Village Art in the Park, where local and regional artists show
their work. To change the pace, you may want to take a walk along
our many park trails, especially along the river, and make sure you
visit the Upper Valley Museum and Barn Beach Reserve.
Thank you again for joining us in Leavenworth. As you relax, explore
and create memories for you and your family, we hope you enjoy the
spectacular scenery and hospitality that makes Leavenworth unique.
— Mayor Rob Eaton
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Welcome
A Royal Welcome
Being 47th Royal Lady of the Autumn
Leaves, I would like to welcome you to
our wonderful, magical town. There is
always excitement all through the year
with numerous festivals.
Leavenworth was made famous by its
Bavarian Theme and Christmas Lighting
Festival. Before that time, Ski Jumping
was the main attraction for the tourists.
Ski Jumping took place at our Ski Hill
during the years that brought many feet
of snow. The jumping has been kept alive and active by passion-
ate people who want to keep it going. Leavenworth has many
winter sports activities.
Come Spring is Bird Fest and Mai Fest with lots of festivities.
We have white water rafting, hiking and climbing. We can hike
and climb long into October. Also in the summer there is Sum-
mer Theater with three musicals with the most popular, The
Sound of Music.
In September, we host the Autumn Leaf Festival with a parade
and many groups taking part from around the Northwest. The
town is beautifully decorated with autumn leaf colors. There
are three weekends of Oktoberfest, which have become some
of our most popular weekends.
Our restaurants in town appeal to everyone’s tastes,
from German, Italian and South of the Border. Lodging in
Leavenworth gives you lovely Hotels, Bed and Breakfasts, and
Guest Houses. Leavenworth has wonderful opportunities for
a variety of shopping.
Amtrak train stops here in Leavenworth twice a day from Se-
attle and Chicago with taxis waiting to take you to town and to
your place of lodging. We also have a free old fashioned trolley
that will take you around the town and out the Icicle Valley.
Have a wonderful time,
Sharedythe Riise
Train

Icicle Station now open for business

Leavenworth is now even more accessible thanks to the Amtrak Empire Builder route which runs from Seattle to
Chicago each day.
The Icicle Station opened Sept. 25, 2009,
eight years after Leavenworth Mayor Rob
Eaton began his quest to make the train
stop a reality. During this time, he talked to
anyone that would listen, from courthouse
steps in Wenatchee to the halls of Congress
in Washington, D.C. With funding and sup-
port from the Leavenworth community and
abroad, the first phase of Icicle Station is
now complete.
Since October, Icicle Station has proven
to be a popular alternative for travelers.
Well over 4.000 people have used the sta-
tion since it opened, topping even the most
bold estimates.
During those snowy winter months, the
train provides an excellent way to visit
Leavenworth, with direct shuttle service
available to Stevens Pass Ski Resort. In
the spring and summer months, the train
provides another way to take in some of
the many recreational opportunities avail-
able, such as river rafting and rock climb-
ing. The Empire Builder’s route through
the Cascades provides one of the most
beautiful views of the picturesque Cascade
mountains.
Eaton feels the Icicle Station will open
Leavenworth’s doors even wider, allow-
ing more and more people to enjoy the
delights of the Bavarian Village all year
round.
The opening of Icicle Station marked
a significant milestone in the history of
Leavenworth. It had been nearly 50 years
since trains had stopped here, with the
exception of the special Christmas Lighting
trains that annually would bring thousands
of visitors for that event.
The opening of Icicle Station actually
coincided with opening day for the town’s
oldest tradition, the Autumn Leaf Festival.
The first train was welcomed with a party
on the platform, with guests such as State
Senator Linda Evans-Parlette, an important
supporter of the project, who delivered the
keynote address.
On opening day for Icicle Station, Eaton
and many other supporters rode the train
from Seattle to Leavenworth along with
several other community members. He said
the party was a way to thank the community
for their support.
One shelter on the platform at Icicle Sta-
tion is now complete. A second phase of
construction is planned in this year, includ-
ing a second shelter and an indoor station
The train now stops daily in Leavenworth! During the inaugural stop many gathered, with ticket sales. Tickets are approximately
including Leavenworth Mayor Rob Eaton, to welcome the train to the newly constructed $30 from Seattle’s King Street Station.
Icicle Station.
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 H istory

Leavenworth has rich, colorful history

The story of Leavenworth’s first 100 years starts and ends with Icicle Ridge and the towering mountain range that
shelters the town. The majestic landscape has remained the only constant. Its beauty and abundance drew in eras
of eclectic characters who reinvented Leavenworth time and time again.
The Early Years, mid-1800s
The first people to roam Icicle Valley
were the P’squosa, or the Wenatchi, as
the settlers called them. They survived
by fishing, hunting, picking berries, dig-
ging camas roots and other native plants.
The salmon runs brought thousands of
American Indians from all around the
inland Northwest to harvest these great
fish all along the Wenatchee River and
Icicle River. The gatherings lasted weeks
and included ritual dancing, trade, stories
and contests.
Mining brought an influx of people to
the area after gold was discovered in the
Blewett in 1860. Of the hundreds of mines
“The Hummingbird” continued produc-
tion until 1975. The mining camps housed
miners of all nationalities including Irish,
Scandinavian, Chinese, German and Eng-
lish. Those in the camps depended on a
small settlement in the valley, present-day
Leavenworth, for shipping, supplies and
liquor.
The settlement was named Icicle, from
the American Indian word “nasikelt” or
“narrow-bottom canyon.”
Railroad, lumber boom,
1890-1920s
The first route across Stevens Pass
was built by The Great Northern Railway
Company (GNRC) in 1892. The townsite
was across the river from Icicle and was
named Leavenworth the same year rail
construction began. Captain Charles
Leavenworth, president of the Okanogan
Investment Company, purchased the land
in present-day downtown and laid streets
parallel to the new tracks.
The railroad was completed in the
dead of winter 1893. It was the valley’s
first connection to the west coast and
everything east. Leavenworth became
railroad central. Seven sets of tracks were
laid downtown where Highway 2 is now.
GNRC also built a roundhouse for turning
engines where the present-day Enzian Inn
is located.
The riverfront at the present-day En-
chantment Park was the staging point for
the area’s second biggest industry, timber.
LaFayette and Chauncery Lamb, brothers
from Iowa, arrived in 1903 to build the
state’s second largest sawmill. The Lamb-
Davis Lumber Company brought in a $2
It did not take long for locals to don Bavarian garb and dance in the streets once
Leavenworth converted to a Bavarian theme in the early 1960s. The little mountain town
has seen a steady rise in popularity since the transformation, and now hosts over 2 million
visitors per year.
million fortune after two years of business.
At one point the company employed over
1,000 men.
Leavenworth’s streets were abuzz with
saloons, brothels, a general store, a school
and an opera house. The town was lawless
until 1906 when an official city government
and sheriff’s office were established.
The area’s population exploded to eight
times its original number, from 300 in 1900
to 2500 in 1915, which is approximately the
population in Leavenworth today. Between
1910 and 1920, the first hospital, library,
cemetery, orchard, modern water system
and irrigation district were created.
Industry leaves, depression
sets in 1920s-1960s
In 1925 the GNRC announced its plans
to relocate its headquarters to Wenatchee
and move its tracks away from Tumwater
Canyon’s dangerous avalanches through
Chumstick Canyon instead. The pullout
was a heavy blow to the town’s econo-
my.
The sawmill closed a year later. Most
of the river-accessible logs had been
harvested and shipping was difficult with
the loss of the railroad. The sudden loss
of Leavenworth’s two driving industries,
in addition to the first and second world
wars, caused a mass exodus. Those who
were able to find work depended on the
U.S. Forest Service, schools, the hospital,
small businesses or logging operations.
Life remained slow for 30 years.
Leavenworth area residents enjoyed light-
ing the Christmas tree in the City Park and
also baseball leagues, town dances and
church events.
A world-famous ski hill shook up the
quiet times. A group of Norwegian settlers
built a toboggan run and a ski jump in
the late ’20s. Skiing became the new buzz
in town, bolstered by the Leavenworth
Winter Sports Club established in 1929.
Spectators in waves of 10,000 a weekend
came to watch the international jumping
competition, which several locals won.
The events stopped when international
ski jumping standards changed in the
mid-1970s.
Project LIFE rescues town
By the ’50s it was clear that outdoor
recreation was not enough for the town
to make a living. Businesses were failing.
Leavenworth was dubbed a welfare town

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H istory
Capsule was buried in Lions Club Park
in downtown Leavenworth six feet south
of the flagpole rockery and six feet down
under a capstone with “Leavenworth’s
Centennial Time Capsule 2006 -2106” in-
scribed on the grass-level marker.
It’s exact location is recorded by sur-
veyors descriptions, GPS latitude and
longitude numerals, and recorded in his-
torical archives. Its opening date is to be
Sept. 6, 2106.
The contents were selected to reflect
Leavenworth’s daily lifestyle and historic
past 100 years before the capsule’s open-
ing. Selected items for burial included a
2006 telephone book together with a cell

FPO
phone and directions for use, a pound of
fudge with guaranteed longevity, restau-
rant menus, local paintings and photo-
graphs of Leavenworth’s past and present
provide a complete history of the fish
hatcheries, plus several wine bottles from
local wineries. Also included are personal
biographies and personal items reflecting
the style of living at this time.
The 2,200 pound concrete vault is air-
tight and contains a collection of 44 items
The street view in downtown Leavenworth prior to the application of the Bavarian theme. reflecting historical information about
Most of these buildings remain in the downtown, but they have been retrofitted with Leavenworth’s first 100 years. Care was
Bavarian style architecture. taken to ensure time-decay prevention by
transcribing current CD and DVD disks to
and jobs were hard to come by. A group summer theater, art shows and outdoor archival disks that last 300 years. Care was
of residents banded together to find a way recreation events that keep visitors com- taken to provide players with electrical
to end the 30-year depression. They were ing back year after year. connections as well as all paper donations
determined not to let their Leavenworth are individually sealed in air tight archival
die with the ages. Leavenworth Time Capsule
envelopes to ensure time survival.
They looked to the alpine mountain Leavenworth’s First Centennial Time
scenery for inspiration. New owners of the
Squirrel Tree Restaurant at Coles Corner,
introduced the alpine theme in 1960 and
constructed their neighboring motel in a
Swiss alpine style. Others also began to
facilitate the change.
To w n s f o l k b e g a n P r o j e c t L I F E
(Leavenworth Improvement for Every-
one) dedicated to create a community
plan of action. In 1964 the Vesta Junior
Women’s Club of Leavenworth won a
$10,000 national prize for improvements in
Leavenworth. That and the savvy promo-
tions of Leavenworth residents brought
new attention and helped sustain the
change. It was done without coercion and
without government aid.
On a summer evening in 1965 at the
Tumwater Inn, the Project LIFE commit-
tees unanimously agreed to “go alpine”
and officially commit to a Bavarian theme
and by 1968, 14 buildings had been remod-
eled. Leavenworth will always be a work in
progress. Beginning with the Autumn Leaf
Festival in 1964 the town learned to de-
velop new events every year. Leavenworth
will host 16 festivals this year, as well as Logging was an important part of Leavenworth’s colorful history. Logs once floated down
the Wenatchee River to the Lamb Davis Lumber Mill in Leavenworth.

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 Festivals

A festival for every occasion

Life in Leavenworth is a festival. In keeping with German tradition, the little Bavarian Village nestled at the
foot of the Cascade Mountain Range holds Maifest, Oktoberfest and Christkindlmarkt every year. These events,
along with exclusive festivals such as the Spring Bird Fest, Ale Fest, Bavarian Bike and Brews, Kinderfest, the
International Accordion Festival, the Washington State Autumn Leaf Festival and Icefest give the Bavarian
Village its rich character. The variety of activities and educational experiences at these events make visiting
Leavenworth truly unique. There is something to celebrate during every season in Leavenworth, so bring the
whole family and let the scenery, parades, music and food lift your spirits, and don’t forget to check our Web site
for updates—www.leavenworthecho.com.

Lederhosen clad dancers perform around the Mai Pole during the annual Maifest. The pole dance is one of many traditional Bavarian
folk dances performed during Maifest.

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Festivals
Leavenworth
Choral Festival
April 10
The Leavenworth Village Voices are
pleased to bring the Leavenworth Choral
Festival to the community once again. It has
become a bi-annual event in Leavenworth.
Five premier Pacific Northwest choirs will
perform individually and in a massed choir
of over 200 voices at the Saturday evening
concert on April 10 at 7 p.m.
www.leavenworthchoralfestival.org
Ale Fest
April 17
The fourth annual fund-raising event,
from noon to 10 p.m., is for the benefit of
the Leavenworth Nutcracker Museum. It is
becoming a popular event with locals and
tourists, with more than 20 mirco-brews
on tap, and delicious food and entertain-
ment by local Northwest bands to enjoy
throughout the city. The proceeds from the
beer tasting fund-raiser support the non-
profit entity and its educational projects.
For information call 548-4708 or visit the
Ale Fest or museum Web site.
www.leavenworthalefest.com.
www.nutcrackermuseum.com.
Maifest
May 7-9
A wonderful spring tradition, this will be
The annual Leavenworth Spring Bird Fest takes place in May, and features many exhibits,
attractions and bird watching activites.
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Many dif ferent ales and beers can be
sampled during the Ale Fest in April.
The event serves as a fundraiser for the
Leavenworth Nutcracker Museum.
the 40th Maifest in the Bavarian Village of
flowers. Enjoy the Old World celebration
with great live entertainment, including
traditional German dancing, the intricate
Maipole dance and a street dance. The
Looking Good in Lederhosen contest is
open to all. The Grand March and Proces-
sion is one of the highlights of the weekend
as glossy horses, carts, carriages, Bernese
mountain dogs, townspeople in their col-
orful trachten (traditional Bavarian garb),
bands, musicians and the Leavenworth
bier wagen parade through town. Stroll
through the Bavarian Village of flowers,
tapping your toes to oompah music.
www.leavenworth.org
Leavenworth
Spring Bird Fest
May 13-16
Celebrate birdsong and explore the
natural world during the eighth an-
nual Leavenworth Spring Bird Fest. The
Leavenworth area features spectacular
habitats, attracting a wide variety of birds.
Festival-goers may spot anything from the
tiniest calliope hummingbirds to the most
majestic eagles. While birding is the heart
of the weekend, activities also include
“edu-tainment” science programs, wild-
flower walks, conservation displays, and
arts events. Professionally guided trips
and activities, many of them free, range
from leisurely strolls to active hikes. Fun
for experienced and novice birders of all
ages!
www.leavenworthspringbirdfest.com
Bavarian Bike and
Brews Festival
June 5
Racing up and down
the mountain bike trails
in Freund Canyon can
be exhausting. Drinking
ice cold beer at the fin-
ish line and listening to
live music is a great way
to end the day. Partici-
pants in this 13th annual
IMBA-sanctioned cross-
country race can savor
the flavors from a number of Washington
micro-breweries. The course is a rigorous
8.6 miles with 1,800 feet per lap, four creek
crossings and spectacular views along
the way.
www.dasradhaus.com
Leavenworth Wine Walk
June 5
Sample wines from over 20 different
premier northwest wineries. Walk through
the beauty of downtown area, view the
georgeous summer-like atmosphere while
enjoying our vintage fare. From noon to
6 p.m.
www.leavenworth.org,
www. visitwashingtonfarms.com
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Leavenworth
International
Accordion Celebration
June 17-20
Accordions like
you’ve never ex-
perienced them
before! Some of the
best players from
around the world
interpret a wide
range of music for
this dazzling in-
strument, including jazz, popular, classical,
ethnic and everything in between. Visitors
and players can enjoy free daytime jam
sessions, watch daily competitions on
the main stage, three nights of concerts,
attend workshops and free performances
in the Gazebo. Not to be missed is the ac-
cordion parade through the village, where
accordion musicians of all ages stroll along,
filling the summer air with their festive
The sweet sounds of the accordion delightfully resonate through the town during the annual
harmonies.
Leavenworth International Accordion Festival. The June event brings together some of the
best accordion players in the world.

Kinderfest Leavenworth to 6 p.m daily at the downtown Gazebo.

Leavenworthinternationaldancefestival.org
July 4 International Dance
Face painting, hands-on exhibits, art
Festival Leavenworth Wine
projects, giant inflatable playgrounds
and surprises along with popcorn, snow June 26-27 Tasting Festival
cones, balloons and beverages are free
Two days of International Dance show- August 21
for all children. This is the fest for young
casing groups from throughout the Pacific This festival, sponsored by the Cascade
families and children as Front Street Park
Northwest and representing such countries Foothills Farmland Association, features
is transformed into a child’s dreamland
as Brazil, Croatia, Mexico, Philippines and wines cultivated by some of the premier
for a day.
featuring our own German dance group, Washington state vineyards. Learn about
The Edelweiss Tanz Gruppe. From 11 a.m. the art of regional winemaking while
browsing art booths, listening to great
live music and savoring gourmet foods
and refreshments. The event is at beauti-
ful Sleeping Lady Mountain Resort at 7375
Icicle Road. From noon to 6 p.m.
www.visitwashingtonfarms.com

Meander Through
Quilts in the Village
September 8-12
From folk art to fine art, quilting has
experienced rejuvenated interest in re-
cent years. From personalized patterns
to stylized geometry, the array of designs
is remarkable. Visitors to Leavenworth
during this 15th Annual Quilt Fest can
experience the artistry and dedication to
craftsmanship evident in fine quilts with
demonstrations and featured artists. More
than 40 local shops will have everything
from vintage to modern quilts on display.
The finale is held in the Festhalle.
Front Street park plays host to Kinderfest on July 4. Fun for all ages. www.quiltersheaven.com

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Festivals
town. Now in its 13th year, Oktoberfest is
three weekends with the Festhalle as the
center of activities. Come join in the fun
and don’t forget to do the chicken dance
at least once!
www.oktoberfestleavenworth.com

A future fly fisherman learns how to cast a flyline during Salmon Festival.
Wenatchee River
Salmon Festival
September 18-19
Celebrate the annual return of the
salmon to the Wenatchee River with nu-
merous hands-on activities, educational
exhibits, entertainment, arts and crafts
and more. This award-winning environ-
mental education event, celebrating its
20th year, is hosted by the Leavenworth
National Fish Hatchery and the Okanogan
and Wenatchee National Forest. Highlights
of the festival include a 3,200-gallon aquar-
ium and the fish maze where visitors can
peer into the world of salmon and other
native fish.
www.salmonfest.org
Grand Parade at noon on Saturday.
www.autumnleaffestival.com
Oktoberfest
October 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16
No place in the U.S. is better for celebrat-
ing “Oktober” than Leavenworth with plen-
ty of live music including award-winning
bands from Germany, fun activities for
children, dancing, German food and beer,
arts and crafts, a used Bavarian clothing
sale and traditional procession through
Christkindlmarkt
November 26-28
Feel the Old World spirit of Christmas as
Leavenworth is transformed into a market
full of holiday festivities. This Christmas
market for the whole family offers continu-
ous entertainment, children’s activities,
lantern decorating and writing letters to
Santa. This festival is sponsored by Leav-
enworth’s Projekt Bayern, which helps
maintain the village’s authentic Bavarian
atmosphere.
www.christkindlmarkt.projektbayern.com
Christmas Lighting
Festival
December 3-5, 10-12, 17-19
Christmas in Leavenworth is the most
enchanting Christmas party anywhere.
That is the opinion of Arts and Entertain-
ment Television which designated the
Leavenworth Christmas Lighting Festival
the number one Christmas festival in the
country. And since that honor the event
has received coverage from the Travel
Channel, Home and Garden Television and
Good Morning America when all of the

Washington State
Autumn Leaf Festival
September 24-26
As September
winds to a close
and the leaves on
the trees turn to
lovely shades of
crimson and gold,
Leavenworth cel-
ebrates the chang-
ing of the seasons.
This festival, a popular tradition in the Ba-
varian Village for the past 46 years, attracts
bands, floats and parade participants from
around the U.S. Northwest and British Co-
lumbia. Concerts, dancing, entertainment
for the whole family at the Gazebo and
around town, ethnic foods, arts and crafts
are just some of the events taking place Dressing Bavarian and dancing seem to come naturally during Oktoberfest. This popular
throughout this busy weekend. Enjoy the festival takes place during the three weekends in October. Bring your mugs!

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 Festivals
people in Leavenworth woke up at 3 a.m.
and went downtown to wish the country
“Good Morning America!” at 7 a.m. New
York time.
Whether it is a romantic carriage ride
through the streets, a glass of Glüwein
(hot spiced German wine) in the park, the
smell of roasting chestnuts, singing along
with the carolers in front of the Gazebo,
shopping for a truly unique present in our
gift shops that offer goods from all over
the world, taking the grandkids sledding in
Front Street Park, having your picture taken
with one of our many colorful Christmas
characters, or just watching the sparkle in
children’s eyes when the lighting ceremony
turns on the Christmas lights each evening,
there is a special memory for everyone who
has been to Leavenworth for Christmas.
A Leavenworth Christmas is a delightful
blend of old world and new world tradi-
tions that keep visitors coming back year
after year.
A Leavenworth Christmas is truly the
standard by which all other Christmas fes-
tivals are measured. And now, with Amtrack
service to the Bavarian Village, traveling
“over the pass” is no longer an issue. So be
sure not to miss the best Christmas party in
the country. It’s a memory the entire family
will share for every Christmas to come. Father Christmas, Saint Nicholas and the Christmas elves are just a few of the colorful
www.leavenworth.org characters you will likely encounter during the Christmas Lighting Festival.

The fabulous lights of the Bavarian Village are truly a sight to behold. At the annual Christmas Lighting Festival, the downtown lights are
illuminated all at once as part of special lighting ceremony.

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Festivals
Icefest
January 15-16, 2011
A fantastic snow sculpture competition,
smooshing, snowshoe events, dogsledding,
weight pulling, chili cook off, and more
are followed by a spectacular fireworks
display. That’s Icefest, an unconventional
winter play weekend for all ages. Did we
mention smooshing? Find out how much
fun it is to watch a team of people trying
to slide in unison along the snow-covered
street with 2 x 4s strapped to their feet.
www.leavenworth.org

Icefest is the only time during the year when Much in the way of chilly good fun is to be had during Icefest. It takes place in January and
fireworks are part of the Festival. features events like the Ice Cube Scramble that is always popular with the kids.

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Cast makes Leavenworth memorable
It truly takes a cast of thousands to make Leavenworth come alive every year. Here are some of the many who are dedicated to make
every visitor’s experience truly delightful.
Leavenworth’s magic wouldn’t be pos-
sible without the hard work and dedication
of an incredibly diverse group of people and
organizations. In order to make sure that
the magic never dies in our Bavarian Vil-
lage, these people and organizations spend
thousands of hours each year to make sure
it all comes together.
As always, it’s impossible to give all
the credit where it’s due, but these select
groups are truly the foundation of our vil-
lage.
Royal Bavarians
Our Royal Bavarians are the official
hosting group of Leavenworth. The Royal
Bavarians are tasked with making sure that
visiting groups, performers and keynote
guests are given food and lodging while in
Leavenworth. Also, the Royal Bavarians
escort the Royal Lady and the Autumn
Leaf Festival float to festivals throughout
the Northwest during the year. The Royal
Bavarians are also a member of the North-
west Hosting Association.
Autumn Leaf Festival
Association
The association is responsible for Leav-
enworth’s own “Granddaddy of Them All,”
the Washington State Autumn Leaf Festival.
Held in September the Autumn Leaf Festival
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is Leavenworth’s longest running festival,
still strong after 46 years. The association
is responsible for choosing the Royal Lady
of the Autumn Leaves every year.
Projekt Bayern
If you ever wondered who is behind most
of the Bavarian tradition in Leavenworth,
look no farther than Projekt Bayern. Formed
in 1996, Projekt Bayern is now one of the
mainstays of Leavenworth and all the town
has to offer.
Projekt Bayern’s contributions to the
Bavarian Village are many and varied.
The group helped form Musikkapelle
Leavenworth—the town band, and also
helped costume Edelweiss Tanz Gruppe—
the town’s German dance group. They
are responsible for erecting the Maibaum
(May pole) used in various celebrations
throughout the year. They also funded the
paintings on the Festhalle and helped build
the town bier wagen and the town fountain
on Eighth Street.
Perhaps the largest contribution Projekt
Bayern is responsible for is Oktoberfest, the
annual celebration of the harvest and beer.
With Projekt Bayern’s help, Oktoberfest has
grown from a lightly attended, one-weekend
festival to a three-weekend event that at-
tracts thousands.
Projekt Bayern is also behind another
magic
of Leavenworth’s festivals, Christkindl-
markt (Christmas market), which is held
Thanksgiving weekend. The group always
welcomes new members and new ideas
to keep the Bavarian theme strong. Those
interested in helping may contact President
Larry Meyer at larrymeyer1@msn.com or
visit the Web site at www.projektbayern.
com.
Bavarian Design Review
Board
Ever wonder how Leavenworth maintains
its Bavarian character in its buildings and
signs? Leavenworth’s Design Review Board
assists designers, builders and businesses
in order to promote Leavenworth’s Old
World Bavarian theme through the review
of new building plans, substantial remodels
and signs in the business district.
The board is comprised of five members
who are appointed by the City Council
and mayor and act as an official advisory
board to the city. Members are carefully
chosen because of their knowledge of Ba-
varian architecture and experience. They
volunteer their time for the betterment of
Leavenworth. For more information about
the board members and Leavenworth’s
design and sign codes, visit www.cityoflea-
venworth.com/design.htm.
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A variety of artful delights

Leavenworth provides entertainment opportunities practically every weekend of the year. Each festival includes its
own entertainment schedule, which is often themed to that festival. (See Festivals Section.) In addition to the events
covered here, new programs are added on a regular basis. For an up-to-date list of entertainment events call the
Leavenworth Chamber of Commerce, (509) 548-5807, or check out our Web site at www.leavenworthecho.com

Village Art in the Park

Fridays through Sundays from May
through mid-October artists display their
works in Front Street Park. This is the
longest running annual outdoor art show
in the state that features professional and
amateur artists, many of them demonstrat-
ing their skills or producing custom-made
works. Village Art in the Park, a nonprofit
organization, is a unique addition to the
Leavenworth experience.
Information is available at (509) 548-5809
or www.villageartinthepark.org.

Icicle Arts
Icicle Arts is a not-for-profit organization
whose mission is to build a sustainable
and vital arts community in the Upper
Wenatchee Valley by promoting the arts
and insuring that the arts are integrated
into the community through education and
presentation of public art and events.
Icicle Arts envisions a future where the
arts can thrive and prosper in the Upper There are many styles of art at Art in the Park during summer weekends. It is the longest
running outdoor art show in the State of Washington.
Wenatchee Valley, where the arts will posi-
tively impact our local economy, and where
joint partnerships and programs maximize
The Village Voices Marlin Handbell Ringers
the resources available to North Central Leavenworth’s community chorus pres- A Leavenworth tradition since 1979, the
Washington arts organizations. Our intent ents an annual Christmas in the Mountains ringers are one of the most popular groups
is to help connect artists with residents and Concert Dec. 3, 4, 9 and 10 with talented in town. Eleven members perform with 108
visitors who appreciate, value and actively guest artists and friends. For more infor- handbells. The bells, weighing as much as
support the arts in the Upper Wenatchee mation call (509) 548-9233 or visit www. 25 pounds with others that can fit in the
Valley. For information call (509) 668-4663 leavenworthvillagevoices.org. palm of a hand, provide another musical
or look on the Web at iciclearts.org. backdrop for Leavenworth The ringers
perform holiday concerts in December and
a concert series in the spring. The group
is available for special performances and
workshops. Visit online at www.marlin-
handbells.com or call (509) 548-4319 for
information.

Bronn Journey Christmas

Concert
Renowned harpist Bronn Journey’s holi-
day concert is a delight for all ages. His wife
Katherine adds her exquisite voice to the
program for a Christmas concert that will
warm your heart. The concerts are held at
the Leavenworth Methodist Church. Infor-
mation: (509) 548-5807.

Musikkapelle Leavenworth
The official town band, Musikkapelle
Leavenworth, provides the musical back-
The smooth, melodic sounds of the Village Voices fill the air during the annual Christmas drop for Leavenworth. You’ll be hard
in the Mountains Concerts in December and the April Choral Festival. pressed to visit Leavenworth throughout

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Musikkapelle, the official town band, entertains the crowd during one of Leavenworth’s
many festivals.
the year without hearing at least a few notes
from these talented local musicians. For
information visit www.musikkapelleleav-
enworth.org.
Icicle Creek Music Center
Icicle Creek Piano Trio
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Icicle Creek Chamber Music Festival
Come celebrate the diversity of intimate
music of many genres rooted in the classical
tradition at the Chapel Theater at Sleeping
Lady Mountain Resort, 7375 Icicle Rd. Each
summer, international guest artists share
the stage with talented resident performers,
delighting audiences with their virtuosity.
Weekend concert dates, July 11-Aug. 1. For
information call 509-548-6347 or 877-265-6026
or visit the Web site at www.icicle.org.
Tokyo String Quartet
The Tokyo String Quartet has captivat-
Ding, dong, ding, ding, dong, ding, it is the sweet sounds of Marlin Handbell Ringers, who
have been delighting audiences for over 30 years.
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ed audiences and critics alike since it was
founded close to 40 years ago. Officially
formed in 1969 at the Juilliard School of
Music, the Quartet traces its origins to the
Toho School of Music in Tokyo. The Tokyo
String Quartet has released more than 40
landmark recordings. This year’s concert
is scheduled for May 19, 7:30 p.m.
African Music and Dance Festival
June 13-17. A five-day program as a part-
nership with Sankusem of Ghana (African
Festival of Music, Dance and Scholarship)
offering opportunity for intense study for
composers, choreographers, dancers,
musicians, ethnomusicologists with in-
ternational faculty. Concerts open to the
public.
Edelweiss Tanz Gruppe
Leavenworth’s official Volkstanz Gruppe,
or people’s dance group, Edelweiss Tanz
Gruppe is a familiar fixture at many of
Leavenworth’s festivals. The meaning of
“dancing as a language” will become clear
after you see them perform. For information
visit www.edelweisstanzgruppe.org.
Amberleaf Theatre
Amberleaf Theatre began performing
original musical revues for the Autumn
Leaf Festival in the 1960s. After a 10 year
hiatus, Amberleaf returned last year with
the production, “Amberleaf Theatre Rides
Again.” This year, Amberleaf plans to again
delight audiences with another hilarious,
slapstick, home grown musical revue. Per-
formances will be held at the Icicle River
Middle School on Autumn Leaf Festival
weekend and the first weekend of Oktober-
fest. For more information, call Briar Hoper
at 509-548-0191.
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Theater provides quality entertainment

Over 200,000 people can’t be wrong! No longer a secret, Leavenworth Summer Theater is the home to great summer
musical theater. Since 1994, audiences from around the region have come to Leavenworth to enjoy these high
quality, award-winning shows. And on top of a great summer, December will bring a return of the very first LST
Christmas musical - “Amahl and the Night Visitors”
Summer 2010 promises great entertainment. The air-conditioned Festhalle Theater is 19, 21, 24 and 27, 8 p.m. at Hatchery Park,
home for the hilarious comedy, “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying,” a Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery
riotously entertaining take on corporate climbing, ’60s style! Tap dancing, clever comedy, “Crazy for You” is the story of Bobby
and one of the best musical scores of the century — a non-stop Gershwin hit parade — Child, a well-to-do 1930s playboy, whose
that’s the brilliant Gershwin musical, “Crazy for You” at Hatchery Park. And, as always, dream in life is to dance. And despite the
the “The Sound of Music,” still a Bavarian Village classic and family favorite. serious efforts of his mother and soon-to-
Summer Tickets be-ex-fiancee, Bobby achieves his dream!
Memorable Gershwin tunes include I Can’t
Summer Reserved Seating: $14, $22 and $28. For tickets call (509) 548-2000 beginning
Be Bothered Now, I Got Rhythm, They Can’t
June 4. Infants and children under 5 are not admitted. Also see www.leavenworthsum-
Take That Away from Me, Nice Work if You
mertheater.org
Can Get It, Embraceable You and Someone
“How to Succeed in Business rate climbing, ’60s style! One of the most to Watch Over Me. It’s a high energy com-
delightfully irreverent musicals of all time.
without Really Trying” Perfect for a lighthearted summer evening
edy which includes mistaken identity, plot
twists, fabulous dance numbers and classic
Performance dates at the Festhalle or air-conditioned matinee. Come prepared
Gershwin music.
Theater: to laugh out loud!
July 28, Aug. 4, 12, 18 and 26 at 8 p.m. “The Sound of Music”
July 31, Aug. 7, 14, 21 and 28 at 2 p.m. “Crazy for You”
Performance dates:
matinees Performance dates: July 2, 3, 9, 10, 15, 17, 20, 22, 24, 29, 31,
A riotously entertaining take on corpo- July 14, 16, 21, 23, 30, Aug. 5, 7, 10, 14, Aug. 3, 6, 11, 13, 17, 20, 25, 28 and 29, 8
p.m. at Ski Hill Amphitheater, Wenatchee
National Forest
“The Sound of Music” is a Bavarian
Village classic. The sun falls behind the
ridge, the moon rises over the valley, and
Maria descends the hillside singing “The
Hills are Alive.” Join LST at the stunning
Ski Hill Amphitheater for this signature
Leavenworth experience which celebrates
its 16th consecutive season in 2010. Great
entertainment for the whole family.

“Amahl and the Night Visitors”

Three kings, a star, a shepherd boy and
a miracle!
Live at the Downtown Festhalle Theater
Dec. 4, 10, 11, 17 and 18 at 8 p.m., and Dec.
5, 11, 12, 18 and 19 at 1 p.m.
Reserved seating tickets are $16 and
$20. Infants and children under 5 are not
admitted.
For tickets phone (509) 548-2000.
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Fun for all in the Bavarian Village

No matter what you and your family like, there’s certainly something for everyone to do in Leavenworth and the
Upper Valley. From the numerous possibilities for outdoor adventure to the diverse array of shops in Leavenworth,
you’ll be hard-pressed not to find something everyone likes. Here’s a guide to some of the more interesting activities
available to visitors and residents of Leavenworth.

Why, of course Leavenworth is fun for kids! Many attractions during the year draw parents and children to Front Street Park.

Upper Valley Museum at

Leavenworth
Managed by the Upper Valley Historical
Society, the museum houses displays and
offers heritage presentations related to
specific topics. Winter hours are 11 a.m. to
4 p.m., Thursday through Sunday; summer
hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Located on the
Barn Beach Reserve site at 347 Division
St., the museum teems with historical lore,
much of it published. You can buy a trea-
sure in the gift shop. Call (509) 548-0728 or
write to P.O. Box 2189, Leavenworth, WA
98826 for information or www.upperval-
leymuseum.org.

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The Nutcracker Museum is the non-profit Leavenworth Nutcracker
Museum, a site on the southwest corner of
One of Leavenworth’s unique treasures
Front and Eighth streets. Inside the museum
you will find over 7,000 nutcrackers, some
dating back to the 14th century. The col-
lection includes pieces made of porcelain,
silver, bronze, stainless steel, ivory and
wood. One old nutcracker even includes a
papier-mâché face of Napoleon.
The museum was started by Arlene and
George Wagner in 1995. They have been col-
lecting nutcrackers since the 1960s and are
adding new pieces all of the time.
The museum is known around the world
as one of the finest collections, and artists
come regularly to the museum to sign and
show some of their latest works.
Every member of the family will find
something to enjoy at the Nutcracker
Museum - traditional toy soldier nutcrack-
ers, Santa nutcrackers, Disney character
ing mountains and wilderness, and also the
nutcrackers - in all shapes and sizes from
occasional bleat from the course’s resident
the tiniest to some that are 6 feet tall. Take
goats, Snowball and Brigitta. Call 509-548-
a break and stop in to see the nutcrackers;
5269 or 800-223-8511 for information or
it’s worth the time.
www.enzianfalls.com.
Icicle Junction Resort 14th Annual Lantern Parade
Activities Center Create your own lantern, and then join the
Opportunities for fun are unlimited at procession from the gazebo in Front Street
Icicle Junction. When the sun is shining, the Park to the Festhalle.The parade is part of
miniature golf course is the place to be. If Christkindlmarkt, a Projekt Bayern event,
being outdoors isn’t for you, the air-condi- and gets underway Friday and Saturday,
tioned video arcade will keep you pleased Nov. 26 and 27 at 5:30 p.m. For information
for hours. If miniature golf and video games call 548-5807, or visit the Web site at www.
aren’t your thing, then stop in at Icicle Junc-

Discover
Ancient petroglyphs
Big salmon on the journey upstream
A century-old Columbia River
sternwheeler
An oasis with picnic tables
…at Rocky Reach Dam
Visitor Center
Call (509) 663-7522 or visit
chelanpud.org for information.
tion Cinema to catch the latest movie. Call
509-548-2400 or visit the Web site at www.
iciclejunction.com for information.
Enzian Falls Championship
Putting Course
Located a short distance from Leaven-
worth’s downtown core, Enzian Falls is
a sure-shot destination for those in your
family who love the links. Designed for
beginners or advanced players, Enzian’s
18-hole, natural bent grass course is sure
to please. While on the course, players are
treated to amazing views of the surround-
christkindlmarktleavenworth.com
Leavenworth National Fish
Hatchery
With all the concerns these days about
climate change and the environment, the
Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery pro-
vides an excellent opportunity to experi-
ence firsthand nature and all it holds.
Exhibits include stock pens full of finger-
lings, and in the late spring visitors might
be lucky enough to witness adult salmon
returning to spawn. It’s a great way to learn
about the important niche salmon play in
our ecosystem and what kind of efforts are

Enjoy a latte or lunch at the café

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needed to make sure they stay around.
During the winter months, the hatchery
offers naturalist-guided snowshoe walking
tours to demonstrate survival techniques
and the local wildlife. Tours are free and
open to children over 8, but reservations
are required.
The hatchery is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
daily. For information call 509-548-7641.
Living Nativity
One of Leavenworth’s longtime Christ-
mas traditions, the Living Nativity takes
place downtown Dec. 4, 11, and 18 at 7 p.m.
On Dec. 22-24, you can catch additional per-
formances each half hour from 7 to 9 p.m.
at the Nazarene Church at 111 Ski Hill Dr. A
Christmas Eve service at 9 p.m. will follow
the last performance. For more information
call 509-548-5292.
Liberty Orchards
Home of the world famous Aplets and
Cotlets, Liberty Orchards in Cashmere
is just a short drive down U.S. Highway
2 from Leavenworth. Liberty Orchards’
friendly employees will guide you through
every step of the process that produces the
renowned candy from the hand-sorting of
the walnuts to the hand-packed boxes. Of
course, samples are provided! Call 509-782-
4088 for information.
Rocky Reach Visitor Center
Look a salmon in the eye, see electricity
made, play on acres of green, stroll the
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Museum of the Columbia, enjoy lunch or a
latte. Free family fun. (509) 663-7522.
Your Family Name
Learn the origin of your family name. Our
specialists have researched the beginning
of over 1 million sir names. Discover if you
have a family crest or motto. It only takes
a few minutes. It’s fun and best of all, it’s
absolutely free. Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.
Call 509-293-6776.
Step Back In Tyme
Photo Parlor
Make a memory when you step back in Ohme Gardens County Park
tyme to the Wild West, Bavarian, Pirate or
This nationally acclaimed 9-acre al-
Victorian eras. Dogs and large groups are
pine garden was created on a barren
welcome and everyone receives their own
hilltop overlooking the Columbia River
Portrait. 217 Ninth Street, Suite F- Alpenhof
by the Ohme family over 80 years ago.
Mall. 509-548-4249.
Pronounced as it’s written, (oh-me), the
Studio 1890 gardens provide a maze of stone paths
Have some fun at Studio 1890! Create last- which lead to fern-bordered pools with
ing memories with a photo session dressed trickling waterfalls, rustic shelters, se-
in Bavarian, St. Pauli Girl, Civil War, Wild cluded hideaways and a wishing well. All
West, Saloon, or Victorian costumes. Cos- these wonders are set with a view of the
tumes for all sizes and we can accommodate Columbia River and the valley below. The
most groups. Visit the “Best in the West” with park is open from April 15 to October 15.
over 25 years experience in the Old Time Call 509-662-5785 or visit www.ohmegar-
Photo industry. Located at 933 Front St. dens.com for information.
Children enjoy learning how to kayak in the ponds at Leavenworth Fish Hatchery during
Salmon Festival.
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Recreational opportunities abound
Visitors and outdoor enthusiasts will be overjoyed by the abundance of outdoor activities and natural beauty the area
has to offer. You can go rafting, kayaking, hiking, mountain biking and tubing during the summer, while downhill
and cross-country skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing and snowmobiling opportunities abound in winter.
Spring, Summer, Fall
Hiking
The Okanogan and Wenatchee National
Forest provides over 2,600 miles of trails
for those who like to experience nature at
a leisurely pace. Between early spring and
late fall, it’s doubtful you can cover all those
trails, but you can have fun trying.
The Wenatchee River Ranger Station in
Leavenworth has trail maps and other in-
formation to guide you. It’s always a good
idea to check with the ranger stations so
you are aware of conditions before heading
out on a day trip. A valid recreation pass
is required at several trailheads. The For-
est Service offers a $30 annual recreation
pass, which is good for one year from the
month of purchase, or a $5 daily pass. These
passes allow the bearer to park at various
recreation sites and visitors centers in Or-
egon and Washington national forests. An
interagency annual pass is also available,
$80 adults, $10 seniors. The pass provides
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access to and is honored at sites charging
fees for entrance into federal recreation
areas. If you’re more adventurous and want
to get into some truly pristine wilderness,
be sure to check with the ranger station so
you know about permits and permission
you may be required to have or visit www.
fs.fed.us/passespermits. Check with the
Leavenworth office for the Alpine Lakes
Wilderness permit.
Icicle Ridge Trail
A bit of a steep climb, Icicle Ridge trail
offers nice views of the surrounding valleys.
An excellent choice for an early season hike,
as this trail’s snow cover doesn’t linger. The
trailhead is approximately 1.5 miles out
Icicle Rd. on the right hand side. The trail
proceeds through a burn area. A recreation
pass is required.
Ski Hill Loop
The Ski Hill Loop provides great views
of the valley on a 2-mile or 5-mile journey.
Go west on Hwy. 2 from the Leavenworth
Ranger Station. Turn right on Ski Hill Drive
(You’ll see a sign with a skier on it) and
proceed about two miles to the top of the
hill. Leave your rig in the parking lot and
head out into nature.
Old Pipeline Bed in
Tumwater Canyon
This trail in Tumwater Canyon offers a
2-mile round trip, views of the Wenatchee
River and sandy beaches for tired hikers
to rest their feet. From Leavenworth travel
1.7 miles west on Hwy. 2 and turn left at the
public fishing/picnicking area. Hike across
the bridge there and head upstream.
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meanders along the Wenatchee River. Go
west on Hwy. 2 from the Ranger Station, turn
left at Ninth Street (intersection with traffic
light), turn left at the end of Ninth and drive
down the unpaved road to the parking area.
Signs are at the trailhead.
Dirtyface Mt. Trail
A 9-mile round trip, the Dirtyface trail of-
fers the adventurous hiker beautiful views
of the lake and surrounding woods.
Twin Lakes
Twin Lakes has two legs. The first
3.5-miles of the trail take you to your first
lake, and then another 3/4 of a mile takes
you to the second. Both lakes are closed
to fishing. To find your way to these twin
jewels, follow Hwy. 207 north parallel to
Lake Wenatchee until it banks left. Take a
right on the White River Road. Follow signs
for the Napeequa Crossing Campground
and immediately after, park on the right
hand side.
Devils Gulch Trail
For a great early season trek, hikers can
expect 17 miles of cliffs and hillsides, as
they head up and over Mission Ridge and
wind across Mission Creek three times.
Leave Hwy. 2, go over the bridge at Aplets
Way in Cashmere and turn right on Pioneer
Avenue. After two blocks on Pioneer, turn
left on Mission Creek Road and follow it un-
til it becomes a dirt road. When you hit the
dirt, travel on for another 2.7 miles to the
turnout. The trail will be on your right.
Biking
If you prefer to move through the back-
country quicker than your feet allow, you’ll
be happy to know Leavenworth and the
surrounding area provide excellent oppor-
tunities for mountain biking. Consult the
local ranger station for information on the
best mountain biking experiences in the
area and pick up one of their brochures on
biking trails in the Upper Valley.
Rafting and Kayaking
For those who enjoy water sports, a
number of outdoor outfitters in the area
will help get you gear up for some thrill-
ing, exciting, wet, wild unbelievable fun!
The Wenatchee River at the foothills of
the towering Cascades reflects all the land
around it, extreme and powerful in some
areas, smooth and placid in others. Rafting
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Kayakers can often be seen floating down the Wenatchee River near Leavenworth. Rafting and Kayaking the river is a very popular
activity during sunny, summer months.

season takes off in April and runs through com, Osprey Rafting Co., and Leavenworth rock climbing options throughout the state.
October. Snowpack runoff ramps up the Outfitters. The Leavenworth area is no different, and
river’s water volume providing thrilling your best bet to be like Spider Man probably
white water rafting adventures with class Tubing comes at Peshastin Pinnacles State Park, a
IV, III and II rapids April through mid-July. Not much of an adrenaline junkie seek- couple of miles east of Leavenworth on Hwy.
Several outfitters provide their guests with ing the white-knuckled thrills of rafting 2. Or discover the many rock walls ideal
all the necessary gear a 17- to 20-mile, 4- to and kayaking? Would you rather spend a for climbing by traveling up Icicle Canyon.
5-hour journey requires. summer day floating down the river and Some climbs have safety systems already in
As the sunny, dry temperatures persist towing your favorite dog and cooler along place. For complete information on climb-
throughout the summer, water levels even behind you, getting sunburned? Then don’t ing in the Upper Valley consult the ranger
out and the Wenatchee offers incredible worry, because there are plenty of tubing station and local outdoor sports outfitters
slightly less white-knuckle rides. Mid-July opportunities around Leavenworth. Several for updated conditions, supplies and local
through October many local area outfitters local rafting companies also offer tubing rock climbing guide books.
offer class III rafting trips as well as scenic, equipment and guide services, catering to
educational 1-to 3-hour journeys, recom- the mellow adventurer in us all. Perfect for Golf
mended for children, seniors and anybody kids and families. For the golf lover who visits Leavenworth,
looking to enjoy a relaxing day soaking up there are numerous opportunities to perfect
sun on the river. To check out the plentiful Rock Climbing your swing. Regulation golfers can play at
wildlife, fish, birds and majestic countryside Washington is renowned for its excellent the Leavenworth Golf Club or Kahler Glen
while listening to stories and history of
the area, bring binoculars. Inflatable kayak
outings are also offered mid-July through
September. Many outfitters request pay-
ment and reservations 30 days in advance
in addition to signing a release, as rafting
involves an element of inherent risk. For
inexperienced rafters, kayakers or those
not familiar with the Wenatchee, the use
of one of the outfitting companies is highly
•Rentals
advised before tackling the river’s various •Repairs
twists and turns. Costs for outings range • Sales
from $40 to $90 per person. Prices vary
depending on which trip you take, the day
of the week and the size of your group. Area
companies you can contact are RiverRiders.
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Golf and Ski Resort near Lake Wenatchee.
They offer challenging courses nestled in
amazing mountain scenery. Enzian Falls
in Leavenworth offers a professional level
putting course. This is not a miniature golf
course, but rather a highly specialized
course to help the golfing enthusiasts with
their short game. Real grass, sand and water
traps make this a true learning experience
for putting. After a few rounds, you’ll feel
like you could make a 25-footer on the 17th
at Augusta. The Icicle Junction Activity
Center in Leavenworth provides excellent
miniature golf opportunities for families.

Horseback Riding
Leavenworth and the surrounding area
provide an ample opportunity to enjoy time
with our equine friends. Two campgrounds
to check out while in the area are Blackpine
Campground and Chiwawa Horse Camp. There are many ways to slide down the Leavenworth Ski Hill. In addition to sno-boarding
Always check with the ranger district be- and downhill skiing, the Ski Hill features a tubing run, complete with rope tow.
fore embarking on a trail ride. Call Eagle
Creek Ranch for guided trail rides at (800)
221-7433, or Mountain Springs Resort at
Winter luck. Miles upon miles of trails are open for
exploring, from those that a beginner can
wwwmtsprings.com. navigate to those that take an expert touch.
Cross-country skiing For information on snowmobiling oppor-
Volkssport The Leavenworth area is a cross-country tunities in the area, visit the Leavenworth
The Bavarian Volkssport Association skier’s Eden. The Leavenworth Winter Ranger Station.
is the Leavenworth branch of an interna- Sports Club provides and maintains a
tional organization that sponsors walks and number of trails. Stevens Pass also has a Snowboarding and
events around the world. Nordic skiing area, as do Lake Wenatchee Downhill Skiing
Fall Event- Oct. 2, One of the planned State Park and Kahler Glen. In fact, Leaven-
worth’s Torin Koos represented the United The Leavenworth area is becoming well-
walks will take you from the city park in
States at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics. For known for producing top level winter sports
Dryden to the Peshastin Pinnacles; great
information about the LWSC visit www. competitors. The Leavenworth Ski Hill.
walking in the country where you will have
skileavenworth.com. Stevens Pass, and Mission Ridge are all less
views of the Wenatchee River and Cascade
than 50 miles from Leavenworth. If you have
Mountains. The second walk will let you
walk the Cross Country Ski trails on the Snowmobiling little ones who aren’t coordinated enough
If you like to have a little machine power to handle skis or a board, then take them
Leavenworth Fish Hatchery grounds. For in-
underneath you as you explore the vast win- to the ski hill for a thrilling day of tubing,
formation, contact Pat Russell at 548-4084
ter wonderlands in the area, then you’re in which provides fun for all ages.

Fishing is for everyone

For many years, the Wenatchee River,
which runs through Leavenworth, has
been closed to fishing as a result of regu-
lations designed to protect endangered
Salmon and Steelhead. But that has been
changing as the river was opened two out
of the last three years for Steelhead. And
recovery efforts for Salmon seem to be
making progress as the fish counts have
been increasing. As a result, anglers have
been returning to the Wenatchee River to
exercise their passion.
Each spring, the Icicle River is open from
just above its junction with the Wenatchee
to just below the Leavenworth National Fish
Hatchery for spring chinook salmon. The
fish in this river are returning to the hatch-
ery and are not considered endangered. It
is a short stretch of river with considerable
private property limiting access, but there
is a boat launch just below the hatchery and
a takeout on East Leavenworth Road.
The upper Icicle offers fishing for small
trout and is a delightful evening fishing
opportunity that usually is open beginning
in mid-July. It’s a great place to take kids
fishing. Another nice spot for the children
is Trout Unlimited’s Kids Fishing Pond near
Enchantment Park in Leavenworth.
Fish Lake near Lake Wenatchee offers
fishing for trout and perch. Boat rentals
are available.
Seasons and open waters change on a
regular basis depending on species so an-
glers will need to check the Department of
Wildlife Web site at wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/.
Fish can be awfully squiggly. Oh, but such
fun is to be had at Trout Unlimited’s Kids
Fishing Pond in Leavenworth.

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The Wenatchee River Ranger District maintains approximately 33 camping sites on national forest lands around
Leavenworth. Facilities range from rustic to modern including flush toilets. Some sites are paved to accommodate
RVs up to 50 feet long. Some of the rustic campgrounds cannot accommodate large trailers or motor homes, so
it is always wise to check with the Leavenworth or Lake Wenatchee Ranger Station before you find yourself in a
campground with no room to turn around.
Fees for campgrounds vary depending on the services available. For more information about campgrounds in the
Okanogan and Wenatchee National Forest contact the Wenatchee River Ranger Station at (509) 548-2550.

Credit Cards Accepted

Barbecues /Fire Pits

Campgrounds

Convenience Store
Number of Sites

Waste Disposal

Pets Welcome
Internet/Wi-Fi
Outdoor Pool
and RV Parks

Laundromat

Playground

Picnic Area
Cable TV
Showers

Water
ALPINE VIEW RV PARK AND CAMPGROUND (888) 548-8439
V,
9825 Duncan Rd., Leavenworth (509) 548-8439 33
MC • • • • • •
www.alpineviewrvpark.com
BLU-SHASTIN RV PARK (509) 548-4184
V,
3300 Highway 97, Peshastin (888) 548-4184 85
MC • • • • • • • • • • •
www.blushastin.com
ICICLE RIVER RV RESORT (509) 548-5420
7305 Icicle Road, Leavenworth 117 • • • • • • • • • • •
www.icicleriverrv.com
PINE VILLAGE K.O.A. RESORT/CAMPGROUND (509) 548-7709
11401 River Bend Drive, Leavenworth (800) 562-5709 135 • • • • • • • • • • • • •
www.KOA.com

The area around Leavenworth features some of the best camping around. The Forest Service
maintained Icicle Canyon campsites are some of the most popular in the Northwest.

Icicle River
RV Resort
50 acres on the Icicle River
•3 miles from town.
117 RV sites • 30/50 Amp Services
Cabins • Spa • Propane
Wi-Fi • Cable TV
Restrooms, Showers & Laundry
Store
www.icicleriverrv.com
7305 Icicle Road • 509.548.5420
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ELEVATION

FACILITIES
MAXIMUM
Camp Sites

RV SIZE
UNITS

FEE*
LAKE WENATCHEE

Lake Wenatchee State Park** 1800' 155 40 ft $19 FT, G, RR

Lake Wenatchee State Park (RV sites)** 1800' 42 40 ft $25 + $10 per additional vehicle W,FT,G, RR

Nason Creek 1800' 73 40 ft $17 + $11 per additional vehicle W,FT,G

Glacier View 1900' 23 Cars/Vans/ $14 + $9 per additional vehicle / $4 picnic W,VT,G
Pickups

HIGHWAY 2
White Pine 2300' 5 Anything None VT
Tumwater 2050' 84 50 ft $17 + $11 per additional vehicle R,FT,G

LITTLE WENATCHEE
Soda Springs 2000' 5 No turnaround None VT
Lake Creek 2300' 8 Anything None VT
Rainy Creek 2000' 10 30 ft None VT

WHITE RIVER
Napeequa 2000' 5 30 ft None VT
Grasshopper Meadows 2050' 5 30 ft None VT
White River Falls 2100' 5 No turnaround None VT

CHIWAWA
Goose Creek 2200' 29 Anything $10 W,VT,G
Meadow Creek 2400' 4 30 ft None VT
Grouse Creek 2400' Group Anything Call (877) 444-6777 VT
Finner Creek 2500' 3 30 ft $10 W, VT
Riverbend 2500' 6 30 ft $10 VT
Rock Creek 2500' 4 30 ft $10 VT
Chiwawa Horse Camp 2500' 21 7 pull through $10 W,VT
Schaefer Creek 2500' 10 30 ft $10 VT
Atkinson Flats 2550' 7 30 ft $10 VT
19 Mile 2600' 4 30 ft $10 VT
Alpine Meadows 2700' 4 20 ft $10 VT
Phelps Creek 2800' 7 30 ft $10 VT
Phelps Creek (Equestrian) 2800' 6 30 ft $10 VT

ICICLE
Eightmile 1800' 45 50 ft $16 + $10 per additional vehicle WW, VT,G
Bridge Creek 1900' 6 19 ft $14 + $9 per additional vehicle WW, VT,G
Johnny Creek (upper campground) 2300' 65 50 ft $14 + $9 per additional vehicle WW, VT,G
Johnny Creek (lower campground) $16 + $10 per additional vehicle
Ida Creek 2500' 10 30 ft $14 + $9 per additional vehicle WW, VT,G
Chatter Creek (closed)*** 2800' 12 22 ft Closed*** WW, VT,G
Rock Island (closed)*** 2900' 22 22 ft Closed*** WW, VT,G
Blackpine Creek Horse Camp (closed)*** 3000' 10 Max 60 ft Closed*** WW, VT,
*Additional fees may apply for extra vehicles or large groups. **Operated by Washington State Parks and Recreation, call (509) 763-3101 for information.
***Closed due to road closure.
W = Tested drinking water, R = Running water, WW = Well water, RR = Restroom, FT =Flush toilets, VT = Vault toilets, G = Garbage service

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Area wine industry is booming

Twelve years ago who could imagine that Washington would become the next breathtaking wine-touring region to
rival Napa Valley? With serene vineyards stretching over rolling hills similar to a Bavarian Alps backdrop, it’s no
wonder the area is one of the fastest-growing wine regions in the world.
The wine industry in the entire state is
roaring. Six years ago, the state had about
125 wineries. Today that number now
surpasses 500 with half a billion dollars
in sales.
In Chelan County and the Upper Valley,
the growth as been proportionally identical.
From the handful of wineries 10 years ago,
now more than 40 wineries, tasting rooms
and vineyards dot the county’s landscape.
Most wineries are located in loose
clusters in Leavenworth, Lake Chelan and
Wenatchee, in a region famous for four
beautiful seasons of recreation, from skiing
in winter to hiking in fall to kayaking in the
warmer months.
Leavenworth alone houses 12 wine tast-
ing rooms.
What makes Chelan County wines unique
when compared to French, Chilean, Cali-
fornia and wines from Walla Walla is the Local wineries provide a marvelous place to sample some of the truly delightful wines being
industry’s newness when compared to its produced in the Leavenworth area. Wine tours are also a popular attraction.
competitors.
Valley winemakers experiment with both wine competitions all over the world. wineries are open seven days a week. The
white varieties and red varieties with equal Historically, this region has always grown most popular times to tour the vineyards
curiosity and passion. It’s still too early to grapes. Don’t miss the wine stomping dur- are in early summer when the buds begin to
say which kinds of wines will establish a ing the summer crush period or the wine- break and in late summer when the grapes
reputation in our region. Each variety con- and-chocolate winter tastings. Wine tast- are at their fullest.
tinues to garner awards and high marks at ings are scheduled year-round and many You don’t have to leave the kids at home

Sample the fruits of our labor

The area between Leavenworth and Peshastin
along Hwy. 2 is known as one of the best pear
growing regions in the world. Make sure to
sample some of our delicious fruit.
Before there was a Bavarian Village. Before line. You might even get fourth generation
there was summer theater, river rafting and orchardist Floyd Stutzman to demonstrate
Oktoberfest. Farmers were turning the Up- his pumpkin cannon.
per Wenatchee River Valley into the Apple So, if the kids ever asked you where an egg
capital of the world. comes from, or you would like to taste a truly
With irrigation those innovative farm- fresh pear, you might want to stop by one of
ers turned a once arid land into one of the the local fruit stands or check the schedule
premier fruit growing areas in the country. of events with the Cascade Foothills Farm-
As a result of their hard work and dedica- land Association at visitwashingtonfarms.
tion each spring the hills are filled with com or call them at 509-433-1054.
the sweet aroma of fruit blossoms, and
today the Upper Wenatchee Valley not only
grows apples, but a variety of fruit includ-
ing pears, peaches, apricots, nectarines
and cherries.
Like the farmers before them they are
finding innovative ways to make the land
productive and to maximize the financial
return from their efforts. Farmers have be-
gun to reach out to tourists and visitors by
setting up roadside fruit stands, or offering
tours of their orchards and farms.
But agri-tourism is more than just fruit
stands and orchard tours. It includes wine
tasting festivals, car shows, hay rides, pet-
ting zoos, and tours of an old fruit packing

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Wineries & Tasting Rooms
Washington has become the next breathtaking wine-touring country to rival Napa Valley. With serene vineyards
stretching over rolling hills similar to a Bavarian Alps backdrop, it’s no wonder the area is one of the fastest
growing wine regions in the world.
1 d’Vinery, Eagle Creek Winery
Tasting Room
617-4A Front Street, Leavenworth, WA 98826
509-548-7059
www.dvinery.com • info@dvinery.com
Mon. through Fri., Noon to 7 p.m., Sat. Noon to
8 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
2 Ryan Patrick
636 Front St., Leavenworth, WA 98826
(below Visconti’s Restaurant)
509-888-2236
www.RyanPatrickVineyards.com
Open Daily
3 Cheesemonger’s Shop
819 Front St., Leavenworth, WA 98826
(basement level)
509-548-9011, 877-888-7389
cheesemongersshop.com
Open Daily
4 Bella Terrazza Vineyards
837 Front St., Ste. A
Leavenworth, WA 98826
509-662-9141
www.bellaterrazzavineyards.com
Open daily, noon to 5 p.m.,
May through October
Call or check Web site for winter hours
5 Kestrel Vintners
843 B Front Street, Leavenworth, WA 98826
509-548-7348
leavenworth@kestrelwines.com
www.kestrelwines.com
Open daily
6 Leavenworth Tasting Room
Pasek Cellars and Willow Crest
939 Front Street, #B, Leavenworth, WA 98826
509-548-5166
www.willowcrestwinery.com
www.pasekcellars.com
Opens daily at 10:30 a.m.
leavenworthtastingroom@verizon.net
7 ’37 Cellars Winery
Come taste our view!
8210 Dempsey Road, Leavenworth, WA 98826
509-548-8663 • www.37cellars.com
Tastings by appointment only
From Hwy. 2, go south on East Leavenworth
Road 2 miles, turn left on Dempsey Road, climb
the hill 1.2 miles to 8210
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8 Silvara Vineyards
77 Stage Road, Peshastin, WA 98847
2.1 miles east of Leavenworth, off Hwy. 2
509-548-1000
www.silvarawine.com
info@silvarawine.com
11 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Call for extended summer
hours
9 Icicle Ridge Winery
8977 North Road
Peshastin, WA 98847
509-548-7019
www.icicleridgewinery.com
Open Daily, Noon to 5 p.m
10 Cascadia Winery
Tasting Room & Gift Shop
10090 Main Street, Peshastin, WA 98847
509-548-7900 • www.cascadiawinery.com
Thursday through Monday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
or special arrangement
11 Wedge Mountain Winery
9534 Saunders Road, Peshastin, WA 98847
509-548-7068
www.wedgemountainwinery.com
Thurs., Fri., Sat., Sun., Mon., 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Winter Hours, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
DO NOT cross the bridge into Peshastin. Go to
Milepost 105 on Hwy. 2 and follow signs
12 La Toscana Winery &
Guestrooms
9020 Foster Rd., Cashmere, WA 98815
509-548-5448
wmoyles@nwi.net
www.latoscanawinery.com
Wine tasting by appointment
13 Chateau Faire Le Pont Winery
One Vineyard Way, Wenatchee, WA 98801
509-667-9463, 888-874-9463
www.fairelepont.com
Open 7 days a week; Sun. through Tues. 11 a.m.
to 6 p.m., Weds. through Sat. 11 a.m. to 9 p.m
Cascade Foothills Farmland
Association
Contact for FREE Driving Map
509-433-1054
www.visitwashingtonfarms.com
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to enjoy area wineries. Orchards and farms
are always nearby, offering hayrides, petting
zoos and tours of an old fruit packing line.
Of course, wineries aren’t the only at-
traction. This area offers plenty of variety
when it comes to agricultural tourism, from
almost 50 miles of road polka-dotted by fruit
stands all along Highway 2 from Monitor to
Lake Wenatchee, and more down Highway
97 from Wenatchee on north. Anything
from pears, nectarines, peaches, apricots,
grapes, cherries and homemade crafts to
carry them in are available in these pictur-
esque stands, often tended to by their own-
ers from early in the morning until dusk.
Of course, when it comes to fruit, the
most important ones continues to be pears

Wines produced in the Leavenworth area have been gaining recognition far and wide. The
growing local industry features a wide variety of wines for every taste.

and apples. The Wenatchee valley in the
state of Washington is still a major player
in these exports, competing with places
like New Zealand and Chile for an ever-
expanding market now reaching places like
the People’s Republic of China and Japan,
where, for example, our Red Delicious is
considered a delicacy.
One of the most popular fruit products
in the state is made right here in the valley:
Aplets and Cotlets, fruit candy in a broad
variety of styles and flavors.
Finally, you don’t even need to open
your wallet to enjoy the benefits of the
valley’s many orchards. This area is rich
in stunning views of its plantations, from
the canyons surrounding Cashmere to
the heights of Palisades State Park. From
there, you can stand in awe of the vistas
of acres and acres of trees, loaded with
delicious fruits.
A complete list of wineries and tasting
rooms in Chelan, Douglas and Grant Coun-
ties can be found at visitwashingtonwiner-
ies.com or visitwashingtonfarms.com.

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Harvest Schedule
Apples August-November

Apricots July-August
Asparagus April-June
Cantaloupe July-September
Cherries Late June-August
Corn, Indian, September
Corn, Sweet, July-September
Melons July-September
Nectarines Mid-August-
September
Onions Mid-July on
Peaches July-September
Pears August-December
Plums August-September
Potatoes July-November
Prunes August-September
Pumpkins September-October
Squash July-Frost
Strawberries June-July
Tomatoes July-September
Watermelon July 15-September
Tips for taking home your loot
If you’re planning to buy in quantity,
bring containers or boxes with plenty of
packing material so that delicate cargo
will make it home safely.
Burlap bags sprayed with water are
great for transporting corn. This keeps
the sugars in corn from turning to starch.
If you have a cooler, bring it! Keeping
produce cool keeps it fresh.
If fresh produce is what you’re after,
shop for it last. You may also want to
inquire about shipping. Some local
growers will ship their produce year
‘round.

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Leavenworth offers a variety of truly unique shops, delicatessens and bakeries. You can find some of the best
German sausage, fine cheeses, quality local wines and fresh baked breads for a truly memorable picnic in one
of local parks or for a mountain hike. You can shop for beautiful art work in one of our many galleries, gorgeous
clocks, European nutcrackers or Russian nesting dolls in one of our old world gift shops. Of course, there are a
number of shops that specialize in traditional German items, cuckoo clocks, beer steins and Hummels. There are
also shops that specialize in gifts from around the world as well as traditional American made items. So shop till
you drop or just browse between the beer gardens and wine tasting shops that keep our visitors coming back year
after year! Check our Web site, www.leavenworthecho.com.
An Australian Store, Agape skin boots, stuffed animals, signs, merino with services we have to offer. From hair
wool bedsocks. Body cooling neckwraps, design to a relaxing facial or spa. Begin to
Outback “Cobber” and Neck Buddy. Great selection transform your day! See ad Page 35.
929 Front Street of knives and swords, including Lord of
(509) 548-3088 the Rings. Great family suite upstairs. See Cascadia Winery
Awesome Australian hats, dusters, sheep- ad Page 31. 10090 Main St. Peshastin
(509) 548-7900
Blossoms Salon and Spa Our tasting room offers unique and practi-
10171 Chumstick Hwy. cal items, including Rothschild Farm food
(509) 679-8062 line, eco-friendly candles, wineracks, bottle
Discover the difference with our expertise. openers, stoppers, wine journals, books,
Whether on a gray misty day or a bright cards, art and more. See ad Pages 26 and
sunny day, relax, regenerate and rejuvenate 28.

GiftS & CAndy

55 flavors of taffy
Homemade fudge
Specialty foods
Aplets & Cotlets

dragons - fairies
dolphins - Cowboys
Crystals - Knives Our old world charm makes just strolling along Leavenworth’s picturesque streets a popular
pastime for many visitors.
Souvenirs

Hello dolly!
doll Store

Alpenhof Mall-217-9th St.

509-548-2039
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’37 cellars
8210 Dempsey Rd. (off E. Leavenworth
Rd.)
(509) 548-8663
A small winery located on a spectacular
mountainside. We specialize in big red
wines, but also have nice whites. We are
less than four miles from the Village center,
tastings by appointment. Come taste a view!
See ad Pages 26 and 29.
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The Enchanted Alpaca Fashion For Twelve
725 Front St. 905 Commercial Street
(509) 548-0723 (Alpen and Markt Strasse)
Brings you the finest natural fibered cloth- (509) 548-6175
ing in timeless pieces that are regal, sassy Shop for casual clothing in junior and miss-
and classic, yet vibrate with a strong sense es sizes. Souvenir T-shirts and sweatshirts
of adventure. Alpaca, bamboo, pima, and for men, women and children. Nothing in
silk in unique designer lines--Touch Every- the shop is priced over $12.99. All new
thing and fall in Love! See ad Page 33. merchandise. Credit cards accepted. See
ad Page 31.

Das Oak Haus Rustic Living

904 Front Street-downstairs
Motteler Village Shops
(509) 548-4141
Specializing in master-crafted rustic and
lodge furniture. Lamps, home decor, grand-
father clocks, area rugs and other marvel-
ous home accessories. Our showroom is a
fun place to browse! See ad Page 54.

Das Rad Haus (The Bike

House)
1207 Front Street
(509) 548-5615
Our bicycle specialty shop, providing rent-
als, repairs, sales and local advice about
trails. Maps and local information dis-
pensed with passionate enthusiasm. Stop
by or check us out our Web site dasradhaus.
com. See ad Page 21

Die Musik Box

933 Front St.
(800) 288-5883, (509) 548-6152
We invite you to our wonderful world of
music boxes! Ballerinas pirouette inside
beautiful gold carillons, carousel horses
prance in lighted carousels, the world’s larg-
est disc player will amaze and delight your
senses. Come, see and hear music boxes to
satisfy the novice to the most discriminat-
ing collector! See ad Page 31.

Musical Clocks
Over 4000

LEAVENWORTH Commercial St. (Markt Strasse) Entrance on 9th St.

Haus Lichtenstein
905 Commercial St.
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(Alpen
9th St.

(Markt Strasse) Front St. (Park Strasse)

(509) 548-6175

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Gifts from Russia
900 Front Street, Suite F
Motteler Village Shops
(509) 548-2388
The largest importers of traditional Rus-
sian arts and crafts in the Northwest. You
will find some of the finest Russian cultural
and traditional gifts such as Matrioshka,
or nesting dolls in many sizes and styles.
Birch Bark items, Icons, Baltic amber, Por-
celain, and lacquer boxes. Our selections
are from world renown Russian factories.
See ad Page 54.
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The Candle Connection
933 Front Street- Suite C
(509) 548-5768
We feature Yankee Root and Tyler scented
candles, Wood Wick, Catskill Mountain Oil
Lamps. Also a large selection of quality
dripless tapers, pillar and Birthday name
candles, soy candles, potpourri oils, burn-
ers and accessories. See ad Page 31.
The Hat Shop-Wood Shop
721 Front Street
(509) 548-4442
We specialize in men’s and women’s hats
and costume novelty hats from around
the world. The Wood Shop features hand-
made wooden toys and puzzles made in
Leavenworth, along with toys and Christ-
mas ornaments from around the world. See
ad Page 32.
The Haus of Angels, Etc.
906-G Front Street-Motteler Village
Shops
(509) 548-5484
and 217-9th - Alpenhof Mall
(509) 548-0989 (866) 548-5484
We feature angels of every kind! Willow
Tree, Angels Among Us, Jim Shore, jewelry,
books, banners and plaques. Fiber optics,
and year round Christmas items including
nativities. We have some handcrafted items
made exclusively for our shop. In two loca-
tions to serve you. See ad Page 54.
Icicle River Clothing
Company
827 Front Street, downstairs
(509) 548-8090
Welcome to a celebration of life here in the
Great Northwest. We feature contempo-
rary clothing and accessories for men and
women, highlighting Pendleton sportswear.
Also an eclectic mix of hand selected books,
gifts and decorations that you just won’t
find anywhere else. See ad Page 32.
Junkyard Gypsy’s
217B Mission Ave. Cashmere
(509) 669-2368
“Nothing New”. Quality recycled 2nd hand
furniture and household goods at  2nd
hand  prices.  A boutique of consignment
clothing for the Ladies only, and  locally
made recycled art. See ad Page 34.
Leavenworth Tattoo &
Piercing Haus
222-EIGHT ST.
(509) 548-INKU (4658)
Leavenworth Tattoo & Piercing Haus offers
the largest art selection and most relaxing
atmosphere in North Central Washington.
State of the art sterilization and attention
to detail insures our clients will receive the
finest tattoo! See ad Page 35.
Liberty Orchards Co., Inc.,
Aplets & Cotlets
117 Mission Avenue, Cashmere
(509) 782-4088
Just a few miles east of Leavenworth it
is worth the stop to the sweetest spot in
Cashmere. Stop by the Aplets and Cotlets
Country Store for free tours and samples
of their famous Liberty Orchards candies.
Sugar free, plus other gourmet treats, Wash-
ington state specialties, Apple Kitchen gifts
and more! See ad Inside Back Page.
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Motteler Village Shops
On the corner of Ninth and Front Streets
(509) 548-4141
A collection of Leavenworth’s finest shops
under one roof. Find the perfect angel gifts
at the Haus of Angels. Unique treasures of
beautiful glass, porcelain, icons, jewelry at
Gifts From Russia. Decorate your home with
fine lodge furniture and many accessories
from Das Oak Haus, Order custom designed
pearl jewelry at the Pearl Haus. Lots of can-
dy and treats at the Taffy Shop. Chocolates,
coffee and food at The Chocolate Cup. Ice
cream treats, food and music downstairs.
Pet items of all kinds at A Paw Above. Cards,
stationery, and mailing services all in one
location. See our ads Page 54.

Nussknacker Haus
From nutcrackers to Russian nesting dolls, gift shops in Leavenworth include unique items 735 Front Street
imported from all around the world making your shopping experience truly unique. (800) 892-3989, (509) 548-4708
A visit to Leavenworth just isn’t complete
The Little Shop (A Kitchen Mainz Haus of Rock, Etc. until you’ve seen one of the largest selec-
tions of nutcrackers and smokers in the
Store) 220 Ninth Street
world. The Nussknacker Haus has some-
219 Eighth Street (509) 548-1078
thing for everyone. For information visit our
(509) 548-5014 Washington’s finest rock shop offers col- Web site at www.nussknackerhaus.com for
A Leavenworth tradition for over 30 years. lectible rocks including fossils and petrified monthly news. See ad on Back Page.
The Little (Kitchen) Shop has the newest wood, bookends, stone lamps, hand blown
as well as time tested gadgets, linens and glass, Black Hills gold and jewelry made by The Obertal Mall
bakeware including German, and Scandina- local artists, books and supplies on rocks. Commercial and 9th Streets.
vian cookware. Spe.cial orders and shipping See ad Page 30.
A unique collection of shops in the Fable
available. See ad Page 32.

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Mall on 9th St. (the Pink Bldg.) stop in for a
bite to eat at the Chinese restaurant. Watch
the fun while they make fudge. Rock col-
lectors’ shop here. Coffee to go. Scented
candles, clothing items, man things, local
photography and art. Something for every-
one, including Bling! See ad Page 30.

Pearl Haus
900 Front St. Suite D
Motteler Village Shops
(509) 888-2785
Unique treasures for men, women and
children: watches, lapis globes, fossils, art,
jewelry and accessories. One-of-a-kind salt
and fresh-water pearl jewelry creations.
Large selection of colors and types of pearls
including traditional round, biwa, star, and
coins pearls. See ad Page 54.

Rocky Mountain Chocolate

Factory
636 Front Street in the Visconti’s
Building
(509) 548-6525
Indulge yourself! Fresh selection of caramel
apples, fine assorted chocolates, home-
made fudge in up to twenty flavors and
other delicious treats. Look for Truffles the
bear in front of the store and come in for
free “SAMPLES” See ad Page 32.

Candles are but one of the many interesting items you will find at the annual
Christkindlmarkt. The event concludes with the annual lantern parade through town.

Ryan Patrick Vineyards Solstice Spa & Suites

636 Front Street, below Visconti’s
Restaurant
(509) 888-2236
Come taste our award winning Washington
wines! Tasting room is open daily from 12:30
to 5:30. See ad Pages 26 and 28.
925 Commercial Street
(888) 548-4SPA (509) 548-7515
Solstice honors the healing properties of
nature with an extensive menu of outdoor
inspired wellness therapies, three luxurious
suites and boutique shopping; each provid-
ing an unparalleled experience without
requiring technical gear! See ad Page 35.

Tannenbaum Shoppe
735 Front Street
(877) 548-7014, (509) 548-7014
A showcase of Leavenworth’s fine collect-
ibles including Harmony Kingdom, Precious
Moments, Dept. 56 Villages and Hummels
and many more. For information visit our
Web site, www.tannenbaumshoppe.com.
See ad on Back Page.

Nothing New! Village Alps/Hello Dolly!

Fun Goods for the Home & Garden
& Wardrobe
217-B Mission Ave., Cashmere, WA
Junkyardgypsys@verizon.net
509-782-9000
217-9th St. Alpenhof Mall
(509) 548-2039
Diets Not Allowed! Hundreds of candies
and specialty foods, most made locally. 55
flavors of taffy, homemade fudge, Aplets

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For the latest
local news and advertising
see the NCW Media
Web sites...
leavenworthecho.com
cashmerevalleyrecord.com
qcherald.com
gazette-tribune.com
lakechelanmirror.com
Best Spa Retreat ‘09-Northwest Escapes
Leavenworth’s ultimate spa
experience for individuals,
couples, friends
& groups.
www.solsticespa.net • 509-548-7515
in the heart of downtown at 925 Commercial St
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and Cotlets, Try our samples ! Dolls at low, Wenatchee Valley Mall
low prices. Gifts that are sure to please
511 Valley Mall Parkway, East
and prices that you will appreciate. See ad
Wenatchee
Page 30.
(509) 884-6645
Village Pharmacy www.WenatcheeValleyMall.com
815 Front Street We offer uncompromising style and selec-
(509) 548-7622 tion with over 40 stores and four leading
department stores: Sears, Bed Bath and
At Leavenworth Village Pharmacy you’ll
Beyond, Macy’s and Ross. Now open rue21
find everything you need from greeting
and Olive Garden. Just a 30-minute scenic
cards, gifts, balloon bouquets, toys, health-
drive from Leavenworth. See ad Page 34.
care items, and more. Our full-service phar-
macy is staffed with friendly folks ready to
give you the best in customer service. See
ad Page 32.
Wooly Bully Yarns
905 Commercial Street #1
Wedge Mountain Winery (866) 44WOOLY, (509) 548-0895
Milepost 105 on Hwy 2, 5 mi east of Discover fine yarns to delight your senses,
Leavenworth
(509) 548-7068
along with patterns and books from today’s
most creative designers. Featured yarns
from Manos del Urrguay, Noro, Great Ad-
Enjoy a great selection of excellent wines
crafted by winemaker Charlie (treat your- irondacks, Cascade, Trendsetter, Crystal
self or give as a gift!)...picnic on the lawn Palace, and others. Classes, supplies, gifts
or under the pergola...delight in fresh fruit
from our orchard in the fall. See ad Pages
too. See ad Page 30.
26 and 28.
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Whether you have a craving for a bratwurst at a sidewalk cafe or an elegant
fireside feast, every dining experience can be found in the Leavenworth area.
Food choices range from standard American fare, including hamburgers,
pizza, steak, seafood and home-style cooking to Italian, Mexican and, of
course, German. The dining is casual, but the food and service are often
world class. So take your time, enjoy one of our local wines, some robust
German ale or your favorite cup of gourmet coffee while you savor some of
the finest food in the Pacific Northwest. And as they say in Bavaria, Guten
appetit!

What is not to love about the food in Leavenworth? There is a pleasant variety of dining
options in the Bavarian Village to suit nearly every taste. Guten appetite.

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Andreas Keller Restaurant
829 Front Street, Downstairs
(509) 548-6000
Celebrating 21 years of excellence in the
Bavarian tradition. Considered one of the
most authentic Bavarian restaurants in
town. Our Old World gast-haus with wooden
barrel booths, hand painted murals and
more live music than any place in town
and room for dancing. Our famous roasted
scheweinshax’n, rotisserie-chicken, huge
pretzels, fresh homemade soups, Bavarian
beer and wine. Banquet and party arrange-
ments by reservation. See ad Page 38.
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and desserts. Children’s menu and banquet The Cheesemonger’s Shop
facilities are available. See ad Page 40.
819 Front Street, basement level
(509) 548-9011, (877) 888-7389
Cafe Mozart Leavenworth’s No. 1 gourmet shop has
829 Front St. , Upper level
(509) 548-0600
Voted # 1! Downtown city park views, out-
side balcony, cozy, and romantic European
dining. Live piano music. Unbelievable
lunches, dinners, and desserts to top off
your dinner. Choose from a large selection
of beer, wine or cocktails. Reservations
preferred. See ad Page 38.

The Bären Haus

208 Ninth Street
(509) 548-4535
The finest family dining experience in
Leavenworth since 1981. Enjoy our famous
reubens made with fresh homemade bread.
Authentic German dishes or hand tossed
pizzas. Complement your generously por-
tioned meal with a local or German beer or
fine wine. Are you comfortable and relaxed
in your hotel? We have an outstanding To
Go Menu available! See ad Page 40.

Bavarian Bakery
1330 Highway 2
(509) 548-2244
Authentic German Laugpenpretzels, Danish,
cakes, rye breads and Broetchen. Made daily
from scratch! Guten appetit! Closed Tues-
days and Wednesdays. See ad Page 36.

Café Christa
801 Front Street, Upstairs
Corner of 8th and Front Sts.
(509) 548-5074
The soul of central Europe in the heart of
Leavenworth. Experience authentic cen-
tral European cuisine complemented by
Northwest specialties, while enjoying our
village view and outstanding service. We
serve your favorite German beers, wines

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expanded! Located in the heart of town,
across from the Gazebo. We offer an even
bigger selection of imported and artisan
cheeses and speciality meats. Whether you
want to stock your condo, pack a picnic or
create the perfect hotel room snack. Euro-
pean foods, imported chocolates as well as
memorable local wines and Leavenworth’s
largest selection of German beers, Belgian
and English ales. See ad Page 26 and 37.
Cured
636 Front Street
(509) 888-0424
Leavenworth’s only producer of authentic
38 Sonnenschein auf Leavenworth • 2010
Bavarian and Italian fresh and cured meats
and artisan cheeses. See ad Page 36.
The Gingerbread Factory
828 Commercial Street
(509) 548-6592, (800)-296-7079
Celebrating over 20 years of gingerbread
goodness! Serving lattes, fresh soups, sal-
ads and legendary desserts. Enjoy grilled
panini sandwiches, home-style quiche
and baked goods including German apple
strudel, cookies, and of course, ginger-
bread. Family atmosphere with indoor and
outdoor seating. Check the Web at www.
gingerbreadfactory.com. See ad Page 40.
J.J. Hills Restaurant and
Wine Bar
505 Highway 2, inside Icicle Inn
(800) 558-2438, (509) 548-8000
Our restaurant captures Leavenworth’s
beginnings as a railroad town, complete
with a running model train! Dine in a re-
laxed atmosphere and select from BBQ
ribs, steaks, German favorites, cocktail
service and children’s menu. Inquire about
our special occasion BBQ garden, indoor
ballroom and catering for up to 200 people.
See ad Page 45.
Kahler Glen Restaurant &
Lounge
20700 Clubhouse Drive
(509) 763-8004
We are located on the beautiful Kahler
Glen Golf Course. Providing fine dining and
spirits and featuring certified black Angus
beef. Enjoy a challenging game of golf and
the breathtaking views from every seat in
our restaurant. Located just 18 miles up
the Tumwater Canyon at beautiful Lake
Wenatchee. See ad Page 47.
King Ludwig’s Restaurant
921 Front Street
(509) 548-6625
Located on the east end of Front Street,
our restaurant is famous for its pork hocks
and Bavarian specialties prepared by our
international kitchen staff. Enjoy music
and dancing at Leavenworth’s favorite fun
spot. Named Leavenworth’s Restaurant of
the Year. See ad Page 38.

Los Camperos
200 Eighth Street, upstairs in the alley
(509) 548-3314
We serve Mexican food at its best! Our great
atmosphere, super service and incredible
margaritas will keep you coming back for
more. Open daily for lunch and dinner. En-
joy outdoor terrace dining in season. Credit
cards accepted. See ad Page 39
Mountain Springs Lodge
19115 Chiwawa Loop Road
(800) 858-2276 (509) 763-2713
www.mtsprings.com
Follow an exhilarating outdoor experi-
ence with sumptuous Northwest dining at
Mountain Springs Lodge, located on the
1895 Burgess Homestead in Plain Valley, 14
miles northwest of Leavenworth. Combine
fine dining with our horseback riding, sleigh
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rides, or snowmobile tours through miles of
pristine wilderness. Reservations required.
Open year ‘round. See ad Page 46.
München Haus
709 Front Street
(509) 548-1158
Your senses will awaken as you enjoy pre-
mium, mouth-watering sausages cooked on
an open grill. Served with our famous apple
cider kraut and a large selection of specialty
mustards. Enjoy a German beer or glass of
wine in the outdoor courtyard where the
entire family can enjoy the beautiful out-
doors and tap their toes to German music.
It’s a Leavenworth dining experience. See
ad Page 39.
O’Grady’s Pantry and
Mercantile
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7375 Icicle Road
(509) 548-6344, (800) 674-2123
Where the locals eat! Located under the
Sleeping Lady mountain profile, O’Grady’s
serves breakfast, lunch and espresso.
Northwest wines, micro brews and spirits.
Open 7 a.m. daily with extended summer
hours. See ad Page 46.
Sandy’s Waffle and Dinner
Haus
894 Highway 2 in the Clocktower
Building, (509) 548-6779
Breakfast served all day. Homemade soup
and daily specials. Great service and
friendly faces. Open seven days a week from
7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Winter hours 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
See ad Page 36.
Soup Cellar/The Loft
815 Front Street
(Below Village Pharmacy)
(509) 548-6300
We have a rustic, cozy and comfortable
atmosphere. Enjoy burgers, brats and
brews, 5 soups daily, 2 chilis, salad bar,
deli sandwiches and a kids’ menu. Prime
rib dinner Fridays and Saturdays. A large
selection of European draft, bottled beer,
wine bar and more. Watch for the opening of
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“The Loft”, located next to The Soup Cellar.
See ad Page 37.
The Tumwater Inn
219 Ninth Street
(509) 548-4232
Leavenworth’s oldest operating restaurant
and lounge. Serving authentic Bavarian,
steaks, prime rib and seafood. Our dining
room is cozy and has antique and European
decor. Full service lounge with spirits, beers
and wines. Open year ‘round for breakfast,
lunch or dinner. Friendly service and great
food! Credit cards accepted.
See ad Page 39.
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Viadolce! 1999. Evening reservations recommended.
See ad Page 36.
636 Front Street
509-548-6712
Italian gelato and sorbetto made fresh daily.
Understand why it is Europe’s favorite pas-
time. We serve Caffe Vita coffee, a Fair Trade
roaster. Open daily 6 a.m. See ad Page 36.
Visconti’s of Leavenworth
636 Front Street
509-548-1213
Featuring applewood-fired ovens, rotisserie,
and broiler. Always prepared in the Italian
tradition, USDA prime grade steaks, fresh
seafood, Wine Spectator award winner since
If our wide variety of quality restaurants doesn’t satisfy your hunger, there is always a
variety of street vendors and service organizations serving up bratwurst and other tasty
treats.
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Lodging Association Member

Complimentary Breakfast
Bed and

Internet Access/Wi-Fi
Spa/Hot Tub/Jaccuzi

Wheelchair Access
Breakfasts,

Number of Rooms

Activity Packages
Number of Suites

Meeting Rooms
Exercise Room

Pets Welcome
Outdoor Pool
Refrigerators
Credit Cards

Kitchenettes
Pensions

Indoor Pool

Adults Only
Microwave
Price
ABENDBLUME PENSION (800) 669-7634 V,
12570 Ranger Road, Leavenworth (509) 548-4059 Y 7 4 145+ MC, • • • • • • • • •
www.abendblume.com D

ALL SEASONS RIVER INN (800) 254-0555

8751 Icicle Road, Leavenworth
www.allseasonsriverinn.com
165-
(509) 548-1425 Y 6
220
V, MC • • • • • •

AUTUMN POND BED & BREAKFAST (800) 222-9661 V,

119-
10388 Titus Road, Leavenworth (509) 548-4482 Y 5
169
MC, • • • • •
www.autumnpond.com AE

BEECHER HILL HOUSE (509) 548-0559

150-
9991 Beecher Road, Peshastin Y 4 2
200
V, MC • • • • • •
www.beecherhill.com

INN VIENNA WOODS (509) 548-7843 V,

120-
12842 Prowell Road, Leavenworth N 5 3
175
MC, • • • • • • • • • •
www.innviennawoods.com D

Sky Meadows Bed & Breakfast (509) 782-5610

4757 Sky Meadows Road, Cashmere 125-
www.skymeadowsbedandbreakfast.com
2
145
V, MC • • • • • •
www.skymeadowsretreat.com
= Please call for more information

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Lodging Association Member

Hotels, Motels

Internet Access/Wi-Fi
Spa/jacuzzi/Hot Tubs

Wheelchair Access
Number of Rooms

Activity Packages
Number of Suites

Comp. Breakfast

Meeting Rooms
and Suites

Exercise Room

Pets Welcome
Outdoor Pool
Refrigerators
Credit Cards

Kitchenettes

AAA / AARP
Indoor Pool

Adults Only
Microwave
Price
ALPEN ROSE INN (800) 582-2474
110-
500 Alpine Place, Leavenworth (509) 548-3000 Y 15 2
240
ALL • • • • • • • •
www.alpenroseinn.com

ALPINE RIVERS INN (800) 873-3960

1505 Alpensee Strasse, 89-
Leavenworth
Y 27 0
149
ALL • • • • • •
www.alpineriversinn.com

ALPS ROMANCE SUITES (877) 548-3335

125-
225 Prospect Street, Leavenworth (509) 679-1904 N 2 2
245
V, MC • • • • •
www.alpsromance.com

Australian Suite (509) 548-3088

929 Front Street, Leavenworth N 1 125 V, MC • • • •
www.outbackunltd.com

BAVARIAN LODGE (888) 717-7878

109-
810 Highway 2, Leavenworth (509) 548-7878 Y 54 4
370
ALL • • • • • • • • • •
www.bavarianlodge.com

THE BAVARIAN RITZ HOTEL (800) 854-6365 V,

89-
633 Front Street, Leavenworth (509) 548-5455 Y 9 7
269
MC, • • • • • • • •
www.bavarianritz.com AE

BINDLESTIFF’S RIVERSIDE (509) 548-1685

CABINS 89-
1600 Highway 2, Leavenworth
N 8
119
V, MC • •
www.bindlestiffcabins.com

CASCADE VALLEY INN (509) 782-0240

56 Mountainside Drive, Cashmere 165-
info@cascadevalleyinn.com
N 4
195
All • • • • • • •
www.cascadevalleyinn.com

ENZIAN INN (800) 223-8511

115-
590 Highway 2, Leavenworth (509) 548-5269 Y 105 8
235
ALL • • • • • • • •
www.enzianinn.com

THE EVERGREEN INN (800) 327-7212

79-
1117 Front Street, Leavenworth (509) 548-5515 Y 30 10
139
ALL • • • • • • • • • •
www.evergreeninn.com

FAIRBRIDGE INN (800) 693-1225

69-
185 Highway 2, Leavenworth (509) 548-7992 Y 78 12
295
ALL • • • • • • • • • •
(877) 424-6423

Gasthaus Wunderbar Suites (509) 548-0745

940 Highway 2, Ste. D, Office (800) 845-8638 155-
617 Front St., Leavenworth
N 9 9
395
ALL • • • • •
www.gasthauswunderbar.com

HOWARD JOHNSON (800) 423-9380

70-
405 W Highway 2, Leavenworth (509) 548-4326 Y 40 1
270
ALL • • • • • • • •
www.leavenworthhojo.com

ICICLE Village INN Resort (800) 558-2438

99-
505 Highway 2, Leavenworth (509) 548-7000 Y 93 6
229
ALL • • • • • • • • • • • •
www.icicleinn.com

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Lodging Association Member

Hotels, Motels

Internet Access/Wi-Fi
Spa/jacuzzi/Hot Tubs

Wheelchair Access
Number of Rooms

Activity Packages
Number of Suites

Comp. Breakfast

Meeting Rooms
and Suites

Exercise Room

Pets Welcome
Outdoor Pool
Refrigerators
Credit Cards

Kitchenettes

AAA / AARP
Indoor Pool

Adults Only
Microwave
Price
Innsbrucker Inn (509) 548-5401
703 Highway 2, Leavenworth (866) 227-8747 99-
info@innsbruckerinn.com
Y 6 3
140
V, MC • • • • •
www.innsbruckerinn.com

LEAVENWORTH VILLAGE INN (800) 343-8198

1016 Commercial Street, (509) 548-6620 89-
Leavenworth
Y 19 8
299
ALL • • • • • •
www.leavenworthvillageinn.com

LINDERHOF INN (800) 828-5680

86-
690 Highway 2, Leavenworth (509) 548-5283 Y 35
269
ALL • • • • • • • • •
www.linderhof.com

PENSION ANNA (800) 509-2662

926 Commercial Street,
Leavenworth
www.pensionanna.com
(509) 548-6273 145-
Y 17
310
ALL • • • • • •

SOLSTICE SPA AND SUITES (888) 548-

925 Commercial Street, 4SPA (4772) 200- V,MC,
Leavenworth (509) 548-7515
Y 3
270 AE • • • • • •
www.solsticespa.net
= Please call for more information

Spa & Fireplace Rooms

Continental Breakfast

Seasonal Pool

Hot Tub
Overlooking
the Village Center
Half Block To
Turret Suites • Full Breakfast Downtown
Meeting Rooms • Wireless Internet
Two Hot Tubs • Heated Swimming Pool
800-828-5680
888-717-7878 • 509-548-7878 509-548-5680
bavarianlodge.com • info@bavarianlodge.com linderhof.com • info@linderhof.com
810 Highway 2 • Leavenworth, WA 690 Highway 2 • Leavenworth, WA

Sonnenschein auf Leavenworth • 2010 43

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Number of Rooms/Suites

Internet Access/Wi-Fi
Cabins, Lodges

Lodging Association

Spa/Hot Tub/Jaccuzi

Wheelchair Access
Number of Rentals

Activity Packages
Comp. Breakfast

Meeting Rooms
and Rentals

Exercise Room

Pets Welcome
Outdoor Pool
Refrigerators
Credit Cards

Kitchenettes

AAA / AARP
Indoor Pool

Adults Only
Microwave
Price
A CHALET AT THE RIVER (866) 731-8418
11679 Riverbend Road, V,
N 3 245+ • • • • • •
Leavenworth MC
www.achaletattheriver.com

Beaver Valley Lodging (800) 763-5215

85- V,
In Plain, Washington N 25 4
490 MC • • • • • • • • •
beavervalleylodge.com

DESTINATION LEAVENWORTH (866) 904-7368

940 Highway 2, Suite D (Office) (509) 548-4230 40 140-
N ALL • • • •
Leavenworth + 995
www.destinationleavenworth.com

KAHLER GLEN GOLF AND SKI (800) 440-2994

RESORT (509) 763-2121
140-
20890 Kahler Drive, Lake Y 29 ALL • • • • • • •
395
Wenatchee
www.kahlerglen.com

MOUNTAIN SPRINGS LODGE (800) 858-2276

V,
19115 Chiwawa Loop Road, Plain (509) 763-2713 Y 68 12 varies • • • • • • •
MC
www.mtsprings.com

NATAPOC LODGING (888) 628-2862 V,

12348 Bretz Road, Leavenworth (509) 763-3313 Y 5 varies MC, • • • • • • • •
www.natapoc.com AE

River’S Edge Lodge (800) 451-5285

69-
8401 Highway 2, Leavenworth (509-548-7612 N 24
195
ALL • • • • • • • • • •
www.riversedgelodge.net

SLEEPING LADY MTN. Resort (800) 574-2123

109-
7375 Icicle Road, Leavenworth (509) 548-6344 Y 58 ALL • • • • • • • • •
288
www.sleepinglady.com

SNOWGRASS LODGE (509) 548-9290

940 Highway 2, Suite D (Office) (877) 548-9290 295-
N ALL • • •
Leavenworth 995
www.snowgrasslodge.com

= Please call for more information

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Stay Inspired By Nature

Relax
www.sleepinglady.com
800.574.2123
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B usinesses
& S ervices
Apparel
An Australian Store/
Agape Outback
(509) 548-3088
See ad Page 31
Enchanted Alpaca
(509) 548-0723
See ad Page 33
Fashion for Twelve
(509) 548-6175
See ad Page 31
Icicle River Clothing Company
(509) 548-8090
See ad Page 32
Wenatchee Valley Mall
(509) 884-6645
See ad Page 34

Antiques
Apple Annie Antique Mall
(866) 504-8460
(509) 782-1519
Off Hwy. 2 in Cashmere
Antique Mall of Cashmere &
R eal E state Wenatchee
Eva’s Antique Mall
126 Cottage Ave.
Downtown Cashmere
(509) 470-7551
Junkyard Gypsies
(509)782-9000
See ad Page 34

Assisted Living
Mountain Meadows Assisted
Living
(509) 548-4076
See ad Page 54

Attractions
Icicle Creek Music Center
(509) 548--6347, (877) 265-6026
See ad Page 15
Icicle Junction Activities Center
(509) 548-2400
See ad Page 45
Leavenworth Summer Theater
(509) 548-2000
leavenworthsummertheater.org
See ad Page 16
Liberty Orchards, Aplets and
Cotlets
www.libertyorchards.com
(509) 782-4088
See ad Inside Back Page
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 B usinesses & S ervices
Attractions Cabins, Lodges, Resorts, Foods and Specialities
Nutcracker Museum Vacation Rentals The Chocolate Cup
A non-profit entity Natapoc Lodging (509) 888-4664
(509) 548-4573 (888) NATAPOC (628-2762) Liberty Orchards, Aplets and
See ad on Back Page (509) 763-3313 Cotlets
Ohme Gardens See ad Page 45 (509) 782-4088
(509) 662-5785 Red Tail Canyon See ad Inside Back Page
See ad Page 18 (509) 548-4512 München Haus
Your Family Name (800) 678-4512 (509) 548-1158
(509) 548-0942 Rivendell Place See ad Page 39
See ad Page 19 (509)548-4230 Rocky Mountain Chocolate
(866)904-7368 Factory
Bakeries Sleeping Lady Mountain Resort (509) 548-6525
Bavarian Bakery (800) 574-2123 See ad Page 32
(509) 548-6344 Taffy Shop
(509) 548-2244
See ad Page 46 (509) 548-4857
See ad Page 36
Snowgrass Lodge Viadolce
the Gingerbread factory (509) 548-9290
(800) 296-7079 (509) 548-6712
(877) 548-9290
(509) 548-6592 See ad Page 36
See ad Page 45
See ad Page 40 Village Alps & Hello Dolly!
Campgrounds (509) 548-2039
Bed, Breakfasts, Pensions and RV Parks
See ad Page 30
All Seasons River Inn Gifts Collectibles
Alpine View RV Park and and
(800) 254-0555
Campground Das Oak Haus Gift & Gallerie
(509) 548-1425
Open year ‘round (509) 548-4141
See ad Page 46
(509) 548-8439 See ad Page 54
Autumn Pond Bed and Breakfast (888) 548-8439
(800) 222-9661 Die Musik Box
Blu-Shastin RV Park
(509) 548-4482 (800) 288-5883
(888) 548-4184
See ad Page 47 (509) 548-6152
(509) 548-4184
Beecher Hill House See ad Page 31
See ad Page 23
(866) 414-0559 Icicle River RV Resort Gifts from Russia
(509) 548-0559 (509) 548-2388
(509) 548-5420
See ad Page 45 See ad Page 23 See ad Page 54
Inn Vienna Woods Pine Village KOA Resort/ Inside and Out
(509) 548-7843 (509) 548-5719
Campground
Sky Meadows Bed & Breakfast (800) 562-5709 The Candle Connection
(509)782-5610 (509) 548-7709 (509) 548-5768
See ad Page 23 See ad Page 31
Cabins, Lodges, Resorts, The Hat Shop, Wood Shop
Vacation Rentals Churches (509) 548-4442
Check the church section in The See ad Page 32
A Chalet at the River Leavenworth Echo weekly newspaper, The Haus of Angels, Etc.
(866) 731-8418 215 14th St. (509) 548-5484
See ad Page 48 (509) 548-5286, weekdays 8:30 a.m.- (509) 548-0989
Beaver Valley Lodging 5:30 p.m. or contact the Chamber of See ad Page 54
(509) 670-4023, (800) 763-5215 Commerce on Hwy. 2, (509) 548-5807 Liberty Orchards, Aplets and
See ad Page 47 Cotlets
Destination Leavenworth Conference Centers and
(509) 782-4088
(866) 904-7368 Retreats See ad Inside Back Page
(509) 548-4230 Mountain Springs Lodge The Little Shop
See ad Page 45 www.mtsprings.com (509) 548-5014
Kahler Glen Golf and Ski Resort See ad Page 46 See ad Page 32
(800) 440-2994 Mainz Haus of Rock, Etc.
(509) 763-2121 Foods and Specialities (509) 548-1078
See ad Page 47 The Cheesemonger’s Shop See ad Page 30
Mountain Springs Lodge (877) 888-7389 Motteler Village Shops
www.mtsprings.com (509) 548-9011 (509) 548-4141
See ad Page 46 See ad Pages 26 and 37 See ad Page 54
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B usinesses & S ervices
Gifts and Collectibles Hotels, Motels, Suites Jewelry
Nussknacker Haus Australian Outback Suite Pearl Haus
(800) 892-3989 (509) 548-3088 (509) 888-2785
(509) 548-4708 See ad Page 31 See ad Page 54
See ad Back Page Bavarian Lodge
The Obertal Mall (888) 717-7878 Massage
Commercial & 9th Sts. (509) 548-7878
See ad Page 30 See ad Page 43 Attune Massage & Bodywork
Tannenbaum Shoppe Bavarian Ritz Hotel www.attunemassage.net
(877) 548-7014 (800) 854-6365 Jennifer Gillespie L.M.P.
(509) 548-7014 (509) 548-5455 (509) 548-0784
See ad Back Page See ad Page 44 Solstice Spa and Suites
Victorian Simplicity Bindlestiff’s Riverside Cabins (888) 548-4SPA(4772),
(509) 548-4840 (509) 548-1685 (509) 548-7515
See ad Page 46 See ad Page 35
Golf and Putting Courses Cascade Valley Inn
Enzian Falls Putting Course (509) 782-0240 Movie Theater
(509) 548-5269 Enzian Inn
(800) 223-8511 Junction Cinema at Icicle
(800) 223-8511
See ad Page 19 (509) 548-5269
Junction
Icicle Junction Miniature Golf See ad Page 41 Activity Center (509) 548-2400
Course See ad Page 45
Innsbrucker Inn
(509) 548-2400 (509) 548-5401
See ad Page 45 (866)227-8747
Museums
Kahler Glen Golf and Ski Resort The Evergreen Inn Leavenworth Nutcracker Museum
(866) 872-5089 (800) 327-7212 www.nutcrackermuseum.com
(509) 763-4025 (509) 548-5515 (509) 548-4573
See ad Page 47 See ad Page 48 (509) 548-4708
Leavenworth Golf Course FairBridge Inn See ad Back Page
(509) 548-7267 (800) 693-1225 Rocky Reach Dam Visitor Center
(509) 548-7992 (509) 663-7522
Health Services Gasthaus Wunderbar Suites See ad Page 18
Snow Creek Whole Health & (800) 845-8638 Upper Valley Museum at
Yoga  See ad Page 47 Leavenworth
(509) 548-0784 Howard Johnson (509) 548-0728
www.snowcreek.info (800) 423-9380 See ad Page 17
Village Pharmacy (509) 548-4326
(509) 548-7622 See ad Page 45 Outdoor Recreation
See ad Page 32 Icicle Village Inn Resort
(800) 961-0162 Das Rad Haus (The Bike House)
Home Furnishing and (509) 548-7000 (509) 548-5615
Accessories See ad Page 45 See ad Page 21
Das Oak Haus Rustic Living Leavenworth Village Inn Eagle Creek Ranch
Lodge and Rustic Furniture Luxury Suites & Deluxe Guestrooms (800) 221-7433, (509) 548-7798
Showroom (800) 343-8198, (509) 548-6620
Leavenworth Outfitters
(509) 548-4141 www.leavenworthvillageinn.com
(509) 548-0368
See ad Page 54 Linderhof Inn See ad Page 20
(800) 828-5680
Hotels, Motels, Suites (509) 548-5283 Mountain Springs Lodge
See ad Page 43 www.mtsprings.com
Alpen Rose Inn Snowmobile,Sleigh rides &
(800) 582-2474 Solstice Spa and Suites
(888) 548-4SPA (4772) horseback rides
(509) 548-3000 See ad Page 46
See ad Page 46 (509) 548-7515
Alpine Rivers Inn See ad Pages 35 Osprey Rafting Co.
(800) 873-3960 (800) 743-6269
See ad Page 41
Information (509) 548-6800
Leavenworth Chamber of See ad Page 20
Alps Romance Suites
(509) 679-1904 Commerce Red Tail Canyon
(877) 548-3335 (509) 548-5807 (509) 548-4512
See ad Page 46 See ad Page 2 (800) 678-4512
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 B usinesses & S ervices
Outdoor Recreation Restaurants Weddings
RiverRider.com and Catering Icicle Ridge Winery
(800) 448-RAFT (7238) Cafe Mozart (509) 548-7019
See ad Page 21 (509) 548-0600 See ad Pages 26 and 29
See ad Page 38 Mountain Springs Lodge
Pets Cafe Verona and Bakery www.mtsprings.com
A Paw Above (509) 548-1677 See ad Page 46
(509) 548-3647 Cured Red Tail Canyon
(509) 888-0424 (509) 548-4512
Photography See ad Page 36 (800) 678-4512
Icicle Valley Photography J.J. Hills Restaurant
Reed Carlson, (509) 548-0606 (509) 548-8000 Wineries, Cellars &
Studio 1890 Old Time Photos See ad Page 45 Tasting Rooms
(509) 548-3035 Kahler Glen Restaurant ’37 Cellars
See ad Page 17 (509) 763-8004 (509) 548-8663
Step Back In Tyme Photo Parlor See ad Page 47 See ad Pages 26 and 29
(509) 548-4249 King Ludwig’s Restaurant Cascadia Winery
See ad Page 18 (509) 548-6625 (509)548-7900
See ad Page 38 See ad Pages 26 and 28
Publishing Los Camperos Cascade Foothills Farmland
NCW Media, Inc. / The (509) 548-3314 Association
Leavenworth Echo See ad Page 39 (509) 433-1054
Bringing the community to your O’Grady’s Pantry and Mercantile See ad Pages 25 and 26
door. (800) 574-2125 Chateau Faire Le Pont Winery
(509) 548-5286 (509) 548-4789 fax See ad Page 46 (509) 667-9463
Visit us on the web at Sandy’s Waffle and Dinner Haus See ad Page 26
www.leavenworthecho.com
Email us at
(509) 548-6779 Cheesemonger’s Shop
See ad Page 36 (509) 548-9011
echo@leavenworthecho.com
See our ads on Pages 7, 12 and 35 Soup Cellar/The Loft See ad Pages 26 and 37
(509) 548-6300 Icicle Ridge Winery
Real Estate See ad Page 37 (509) 548-7019
The Tumwater Inn See ad Pages 26 and 29
Lake Wenatchee Properties, Inc.
(509) 763-3578 (509) 548-4232 Leavenworth Tasting Room
See ad Page 48 See ad Page 39 Pasek Cellars & Willow Crest
Premier One/ Mae Hamilton Visconti’s (509) 548-5166
(509) 548-1213 See ad Page 26
(509) 888-3950
See ad Page 36 Ryan Patrick Vineyards
Windermere Real Estate/NCW
(509) 888-2236
(509) 548-4663 Spa and Beauty Care See ad Pages 26 and 28
(866) 548-7364
See ad Page 48 Blossoms Salon and Spa Silvara Vineyards
(509) 679-8062 (509) 548-1000
Restaurants See ad Page 35 See ad Page 26
and Catering Eden Salon and Day Spa Stemilt Creek Winery
(509) 548-EDEN (3336) (509) 665-3485
Alley Café and Catering Co. www.stemiltcreekwinery.com
Solstice Spa and Suites
Intimate Italian cuisine New Tasting Room in The Obertal
(888) 548-4SPA (4772),
(509) 548-6109 Mall, 220 9th St., Leavenworth
(509) 548-7515
Andreas Keller Restaurant See ad Pages 35 Wedge Mountain Winery
(509) 548-6000 (509) 548-7068
See ad Page 38 Tattoo and Piercing See ad Pages 26 and 28
Bären Haus Leavenworth Tattoo & Piercing
(509) 548-4535 Haus
Yarn Shop
See ad Page 40 Wooly Bully Yarns
222-8th St.
Café Christa (509) 548-4658 (509) 548-0895
(509) 548-5074 See ad Page 35 (866) 44WOOLY
See ad Page 40 See ad Page 30
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Local agency Leavenworth Driving Distances

contact numbers at a glance Location Miles
Bellingham 162
Cascade Medical (509) 548-5815 Elevation 1,180 • Population 2,179
Center (Hospital) Cashmere 12
Chamber of Commerce (509) 548-5807 Founded 1892, incorporated 1906 Ellensburg 59
Named after land developer
Chelan County Sheriff (509) 667-6851 Everett 101
Captain Charles F. Leavenworth
City Hall (509) 548-5275 Olympia 232
Fire Department (509) 548-7711 Climate (Fahrenheit)
Min. Max. Med. Pangborn Airport
U.S. Forest Service (509) 548-6977 (East Wenatchee) 30
January 17.9 33.6 25.8
Library (509) 548-7923 March 27.4 52.5 40
Portland 311
Lake Wenatchee State (509) 763-3101 May 40.5 72.5 56.6
Park July 50.8 87.6 69.2 Port Angeles 257
September 42.5 78.6 60.5
Municipal Pool (509) 548-4142 Richland 143
November 27.6 43.8 35.7
Upper Valley Museum (509) 548-0728 Year 34.4 61.4 48 Seattle 153
Washington State (509) 663-9721 Average days with temperature SeaTac Int'l Airport 138
Patrol Below 32 degrees - 24 days
Spokane 192
WSDOT (509) 667-2815 Above 90 degrees - 33 days
Tacoma 186
Average days with precipitation
Local Churches Snowfall (1" or more) - 31 days Vancouver, B.C. 276
See Church Directory in The Leavenworth Rain (.01" or more) - 19 days Wenatchee 21
Echo newspaper or call the Leavenworth
Chamber of Commerce, (509) 548-5807. Growing season - 140 days Yakima 86

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the best of our abilities. Gray Leaf Graphics
and NCW Media, Inc. are not liable for
consequenses of any errors or omiissions

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9th Street
Motteler
Village Village
Shops

Shops 9th & Front Street•(509) 548-4141

Front Street

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