Leavenworth is a picturesque Bavarian-style village located in central Washington State within the stunning Cascade Mountain range, known for its unique German heritage and culture. The delightful Leavenworth Nutcracker Museum is our favorite. The town was known as a center of logging at its founding in the 19th century, but following the departure of railroads from the area, it reinvented itself due to its setting mimicking that of beautiful Bavarian German towns. Today, it has fully embraced its German style, home to a plethora of lovely Alpine-style buildings.

Visitors can enjoy German beer and food options along Front Street or view the exhibits of the delightful Leavenworth Nutcracker Museum, which displays thousands of historic nutcrackers made throughout Europe and the United States. Each year, the city hosts a famed Oktoberfest celebration, Christkindlmarkt, and Christmas Lighting Ceremony. Outdoor recreational opportunities abound at nearby Waterfront Park and Stevens Pass Mountain Resort, including amazing white water rafting experiences on the Wenatchee River.

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