For those who love winter and everything it brings, Washington state’s beautiful Leavenworth is a great place to visit. The entire town is reminiscent of a Bavarian village with restaurants, skiing, sledding, snowboarding, winter festivities, great food, and more just waiting for you. Next time you’re visiting Leavenworth Winter Sports Club, check out the abundance of wonderful apres ski activities to enjoy!
If you’re craving a beer garden after a day on the slopes, this place will certainly quench your thirst and give you a fun time. München Haus is an outdoor courtyard that “loves bringing people together through great craft beer and food experiences.”
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Snowshoeing has become a very popular and fun winter activity, and visitors to Leavenworth will love the Snowshoe Adventure Trail at Icicle River with trails that take you over the river and through the woods, to the wonderful terrain that await!
Fat bikes are designed with extra wide tires so you can navigate on snow, and the Fat Bike Trail at Icicle River is one of the best around. You’ll see gorgeous winter sights of the Cascade Mountains in the distance as you ride around well-marked trails. Who said bikes were only good on dirt?
Kids (and adults) of all ages will enjoy riding downhill on their own sledding tube, and your tubing ticket is good for six runs on the same day. No reservations are necessary, and there’s a lift to take you back to the top.
Stop by the Leavenworth Reindeer Farm for “a warm, personal & unforgettable experience.” The farm offers you a chance to get up close and personal with these beauties! Much like these creatures, you spend your days thriving in these lovely winter conditions. For all the animal lovers out there, a stop at the farm is a MUST.
What else would you expect to find in a bakery called by this name than traditional gingerbread cookies? Winter wouldn’t be the same without this tasty treat, and if you really love all things gingerbread, there are houses and other goodies to enjoy. With a tasteful menu of sweets and savory eats, it’s a great place to gather and share stories of your time on the slopes.
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This is a great place to sit back and relax while enjoying a European atmosphere. You’ll need to refuel after spending the day in the snow and there isn’t a better place in Leavenworth to do it! With a great selection of beer, wine, and house-made cocktails, you can listen to live music on Friday nights while you feast on signature menu items like the eight-ounce bourbon burger, roasted port hocks, Sauerbraten, wild boar, and smoked venison bratwurst.
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With over 7,000 nutcrackers, you’ll have a ball deciding which one is your favorite if you can! Visited each year by people from around the world, self-guided tours occur every day, and there’s even a special scavenger hunt. This is the perfect place to bring the whole family.
This is what Leavenworth is called in the winter months. That’s because the entire village is adorned with over a half-million colored lights from the beginning of December through mid-February. It’s a sight to see, so make sure to walk around after a day filled with carving the mountain. There are holiday festivals to enjoy and live musical concerts throughout the winter season.
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