Weekend Trip to Leavenworth
The Charm of Bavaria in the State of Washington
I love to travel and one of my favorite things to do is to take weekend trips exploring my own backyard. Just two hours east of Seattle Washington is the little Bavarian town of Leavenworth. Tucked in the foothills of the Cascade mountains this little village is filled with alpine style buildings, beer gardens, speciality shops and amazing German food! This itinerary will help you make the most of your short trip to Leavenworth.
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Day 1
Arrive in Leavenworth and check into your luxurious room at the Post Hotel. After settling in take a quick five minute walk to Leavenworth Pizza Company for some delicious pizza and get to bed early so you can rest up for your morning hike. -
Day 2
Get an early start to your morning so you can begin your hike to Colchuck lake around sunrise for breath taking views of a pristine alpine lake nestled in the shadows of the towering Cascade mountains. I mean look at that view!
Afterwards head back to Leavenworth and treat yourself to a hard
earned pretzel, beer and bratwurst at Rhein Haus. Finish off your day
with a relaxing massage at Post Hotel’s luxury spa.
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Day 3
Enjoy a nice slow morning and a delicious European style breakfast at your hotel then make your way to Leavenworth Reindeer Farm, a family-run farm that offers hands on educational tours that are fun for all ages. End your day exploring the Bavarian village and be sure to check out the Nutcracker Museum to see one of the largest nutcracker collections in the world and maybe sneak in a wine tasting at one of the many local tasting rooms. -
Day 4
After checking out of your hotel stop by Argonaut biscuits and coffee for an amazing breakfast sandwich and a coffee for the road! If you have time work in a quick hike to Mount McCausland to take in some of the most spectacular fall colors that Washington has to offer.