Things To Do
Leavenworth Oktoberfest Markt!
The town will be bustling with Oktoberfest celebrations. We encourage you to find some time during the weekend to enjoy the festivities! Oktoberfest 2021 will be celebrated in the form of a huge street fair with 100 unique local vendors, artists, and crafters. They will have all your favorite Oktoberfest food and the official Oktoberfest souvenirs on hand. Free Admission - No tickets required! Friday 2pm-8pm Saturday 10am-8pm Sunday 10am-4pm
Leavenworth Reindeer Farm
Meet some reindeer! Nestled in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains just 1 mile from the Bavarian Village of Leavenworth is a family-run reindeer farm. They offer hands-on, educational tours in 1/2 hour increments between 10-11AM. Advanced reservations required!
Explore Icicle Creek
Icicle Creek begins high in the Cascade Mountains and connects to the Wenatchee River near Leavenworth. Icicle Creek Road follows a lengthy portion of this waterway from town. And the road is the city's gateway to magic mountain environments. Drive down this 20-mile partially primitive road lined with hiking trails, scenic pullouts, and places to camp. For a quick trip, drive down Icicle Creek Road just outside of town to reach the Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery. Alongside the opportunity to learn about the salmon life cycle, the hatchery provides excellent views on the Icicle Creek Nature Trail. If you decide to extend your stay in Leavenworth, there are many notable hikes including the similarly-named Icicle Creek Trail and Icicle Gorge Trail. The route into The Enchantments is also accessible along Icicle Creek at the Stuart Lake Trailhead. Primitive camping is available, and the U.S. Forest Service also operates designated campgrounds.
Visit Lake Wenatchee
A 20-mile drive from Leavenworth, Lake Wenatchee is one of Washington's best state parks. This 489-acre camping park is near the eastern shoreline of the five-mile-long Lake Wenatchee, on either side of the Wenatchee River. The glimmering water with a mountainous backdrop is the signature and most consistent view of the park. Seven miles of hiking trails tour the scenic environment, as do the guided horseback rides offered by the park. The area is most popular, however, for bringing a picnic and enjoying the sprawling shoreline.
Take Some Spa Time
A spa treatment goes a long way on a Leavenworth vacation. The fresh mountain air somehow adds to the exfoliating effects. And three reputable spas in Leavenworth offer a long list of services. The Alpine Spa at Icicle Village Resort is always a popular choice for guests and stand-alone appointments alike. Treatments like mud wraps, facials, and hot stones occur in a tranquil studio space with abundant natural light. Alpine Spa also specializes in Swedish massage. Near the center of town, the Spa at Posthotel oozes with European elegance. This luxurious hotel and spa offers various comprehensive treatments, some spanning multiple hours of the day. Down Icicle Creek Road, Sleeping Lady Mountain Resort also offers treatments at the in-house Aspen Leaf Day Spa. Unique amenities at this spa include a self-guided art walk, an organic garden, and complimentary tea and chocolate. The spa specializes in jade treatments, including a signature jade body wrap.
Taste some local Vino
There are multiple places to enjoy wine tasting in the up-and-coming Leavenworth Valley Wine Country region. Eagle Creek Winery is one of the most popular, and the oldest in the town of Leavenworth, producing high-quality premium wines from hand-picked grapes grown in its own vineyard. From May to October, visitors can meet with the owner and winemaker, Ed Rutledge for a tour of his personal wine cellar. Afterward, enjoy a local cheese and fruit plate while sipping wine on the patio or in the treehouse that overlooks the vineyards. There’s also a tasting room right in downtown Leavenworth with gorgeous mountain views and hand-carved woodwork created by the winemaker himself. At both the winery and tasting room, you can purchase a bottle or two. But if you don't have a checked bag, you'll need to finish it before flying home!