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Leavenworth, a quaint Bavarian Village, is nestled in a cozy narrow valley at elevation of 1,100 feet with surrounding wilderness of rugged, majestic mountain ranges reaching 5,000-8,000 feet in the state of Washington. In warm weather, snake-twisting rivers, deep azure lakes, crystal-clear crashing waterfalls, lush green rolling hills dotted with flourishing orchards, alive with buzzing bees seeking sweet nectar, provide the magnificent backdrop for this active community. Houses here display pointed peaks with large wooden over-hanging rooflines on stucco/ timber combination structures. Main Street seems to hug gingerbread-style buildings on one side and a beautiful park abundant with a variety of trees on the other. One finds scalloped trim on the rooflines, intricate folk art cutouts on balconies, exterior wall murals, window boxes and barrels with profusion of flowers everywhere! Strolling main street visitors admire the 96 foot Maibaum, (May Pole) dressed in blue and white stripes (traditional Bavarian colors) with attached placards depicting the town's history. These include: logging, railroading, skiing, mining, dancing, the town band, and church - all denote a role of significance to the community. A plaque at base of Maibaum offers traditional Bavarian blessing: "Maibaum steh auf, zum weissblauen Himmizoag naug, dass in's zu jeglicher Zeit d'Hoamat gedeiht."Translation: "Maypole rise to the blue-white sky, so our homeland may forever prosper."
Continuing along Main Street you'll discovers shops filled with nutcrackers, dolls, beer steins, music boxes, candles, candy, cheese, toys, specialty clothes, gifts, and collectibles to tempt shoppers. You can always find the unusual, exceptionally unique gift for that special person here. Restaurants, cafes and side street "wurst-stands" offer German cuisine from sausage with sauerkraut to finest dessert, fruit-filled pancakes delicately dusted with powered sugar. Delicacies of every gastronomical desire are easily found and enjoyed here. Hungry visitors always discover "Haxen oder Huhn," delicious goulash accompanied by "Spaetzle oder Kartoffeln," at one of a variety of good local restaurants specializing in "Gemuetlichkeit."
If you are lucky you might also spot the local German Bierwagen with its four horse team going through the downtown area. The harness on the bierwagen is all handmade in Sud-Tyrol, the German speaking part of Northern Italy. You might also spot a small 
200 year old German carriage pulled by Haflinger horses going through their paces. The wonderful harness for these horses came from the town of Wallgau in the heart of Bavaria and is handmade. In the summer you can be assured of entertainment in the Gazebo in the heart of the downtown. It may be a German group visiting, or a world class yodeler and a visiting high school band. There's always a surprise for the visitor to Leavenworth.
200 year old German carriage pulled by Haflinger horses going through their paces. The wonderful harness for these horses came from the town of Wallgau in the heart of Bavaria and is handmade. In the summer you can be assured of entertainment in the Gazebo in the heart of the downtown. It may be a German group visiting, or a world class yodeler and a visiting high school band. There's always a surprise for the visitor to Leavenworth.Depending upon season, one discovers skiing, sledding, skating, hiking, rock climbing, camping, fishing, rafting, canoeing, bike riding, horseback riding, bird watching, and enjoying and appreciating nature. There is possibly no greater spectacular burst of autumn color than Tumwater Canyon in fall.
Sound like you are in Germany? This is Leavenworth, The Bavarian Village of Washington! Situated in the heart of the state at the base of the eastern slopes of Cascade Mountain Range, 118 miles east of Seattle, you can easily drive to Leavenworth via Interstate 90 or U.S. Highway 2. Both routes guide you through beautiful terrain and are exceptionally scenic. Mountains and valleys of this area resemble parts of southern Germany so closely you feel immediately transported abroad.
Early settlers were Native American Indians, and later the Gold Rush brought many white settlers. During the 1900's, Leavenworth was a very small town where logging and fishing were primary industries, along with pear, apple and cherry orchards. With Stock Market Crash and Great Depression of 1929-1930's, Leavenworth lost residents and business owners as people moved to larger cities for better jobs and better pay. Through the 1940-1950's, Leavenworth became virtually a "ghost town," with many buildings empty or in sad disrepair.
1960 brought transformation as a dream to change the "face" of the town into a Bavarian Village began. Architects were screened and selected by who could create the look of German buildings. Construction began to change and adapt roof lines with scallops, decorative shutters, and attached window boxes. Artists were hired to paint murals
on exterior walls. What a delightful transformation the town experienced! Businesses began encouraging women employees to wear Dirndls and musicians were sought to play German music. Today we are especially interested in authentic and traditional Bavarian dress.
In 1996, Projekt Bayern was created. This group consists of individuals dedicated to the preservation of the Bavarian Theme. Several goals established include: formation of a town band, (Musikkapelle) holding annual Christkindlmarkt, and seeking a German Sister City in Bavaria. Our beautiful natural setting and Bavarian Village uniqueness have made Leavenworth a major tourist area within the state of Washington, well known throughout the Pacific Northwest and across the border to neighbors in Canada.
Leavenworth celebrates many festivals throughout the year. January brings Icefest plus many Nordic ski events. Springtime blossoms with such festivals as Leavenworth Spring Bird Festival and traditional German Maifest, with Grand Parade, street dancing and great entertainment. As Summer approaches you will find such events as International Accordion Festival, Leavenworth Wine Walk and, just for children, Kinderfest, plus numerous productions by local Summer Theater Group featuring their famous production of “The Sound of Music” performed in an outdoor setting with the Enchantments as its backdrop. As leaves turn, the town celebrates Washington State Autumn Leaf Festival with a huge parade and wonderful entertainment. Oktoberfest follows and by Thanksgiving weekend they offer Christkindlmarkt ,a traditional German outdoor Christmas Market. December brings three special weekends with magic of Christmas Lighting plus many concerts and other holiday events.
In 2003 Leavenworth was named “Ultimate Holiday Town USA” by A&E Television Network. Why not go and see what Leavenworth has to offer…spring, summer, fall and winter.
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