Leavenworth began as a 19th century lumber town. When the logging business was depleted and the railroad was rerouted from town, area leaders gathered with a plan. In the 1960’s the town was completely renovated to resemble a Bavarian village of the Black Forest. A series of festivals were created to further draw visitors to town, including the Autumn Leaf Festival, Maifest and the Christmas Lighting Festival. Now a top tourist destination, millions walk the streets each year enjoying the local food and beer, wine tasting, spas, and outdoor recreation in an area that closely resembles the Bavarian Alps.

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