Location: Leavenworth
Top Things to do in Leavenworth
What to do and see in Leavenworth, Washington (WA): The Best Nature & Parks
Boasting Tudor revival architecture, a Bavarian Village style shopping area, an annual Bavarian Christmas celebration and one of the largest Oktoberfest celebrations outside of Munich, Leavenworth offers up a little slice of Germany in the center of its spectacular Pacific Northwest landscape. The town boasts many tours, wine tasting rooms and even a museum of nutcrackers from the ancient to the quirky. Nearby Alpine Lakes Wilderness offers adventures in biking, hiking, skiing and more.
Restaurants in Leavenworth
1. Mountain Springs Lodge Sleigh Rides
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 253 reviews
Just like the good old days only better. A two horse sleigh, clean crisp winter air, the crunch of fresh snow, open meadows, snow covered trees, and the babbling waters of Beaver Creek, sleigh bells and the carol of your choice. Enjoy a hot spiced cider by the open fire. End your horse drawn sleigh ride with a sizzling steak dinner at Beaver Creek Lodge in front of the rock fireplace.
Reviewed By britneyives
My husband and I had so much fun on our wagon ride learning about the history of the land from our tour guide. We ended the ride with the best apple cider by a cozy fire. We will definitely be visiting again!
2. Icicle Ridge Trail
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 30 reviews
Reviewed By aradvany - Bellingham, United States
We were there on April 7th we got lucky and had a sunny day. This trail seems to open up early, virtually all the snow had melted. Water was flowing and the view at the top was spectacular. The climb itself is scenic, wide open, lots of switchbacks not a whole lot in the way of forest cover. The view from the top is spectacular. My only gripe would be road noise could not be escaped. I can't imagine how hot this trail must get in the summer.
3. Leavenworth Reindeer Farm
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 403 reviews
Leavenworth Reindeer Farm is a USDA licensed farm located less than 1/2 mile from downtown Leavenworth. We provide farm tours for the whole family by appointment only. Come meet our friendly reindeer, feed them and take photos of a magical experience on the farm.
Reviewed By eshaynes - Portland, United States
Make reservations on their website. We got there about 25 minutes early to check in and there were good photo opportunities. After checking in, you can feed the chickens and turkeys, have a refreshment that is provided (cookies and coca), take pictures in/around the barn. When it is your time to go, everyone meets by the fire pit for a lesson on reindeer. After that, your group goes into the pen area with the reindeer. You are given food and the reindeer come up and eat. After that they help you get a picture with one reindeer. Absolutely fantastic time!
4. Leavenworth Pump Track
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By allisonwQ2505BA - Bothell, United States
What a great addition to Leavenworth! Our family loves it. We visit every time we're in town. Thrilling for all ages.
5. Waterfront Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 561 reviews
This pretty park, full of walking paths and viewing areas, is just a short walk away from downtown Leavenworth.
Reviewed By jcakrj - Spanaway, United States
Nice walk by the river, easy for kids. Has a play ground for younger kids. Nice place to cool down or just get away from crowds. Early mornings are best.
6. Front Street Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 381 reviews
This urban park hosts lots of outdoor activities year round.
Reviewed By jstally - Kennewick, United States
perfect sledding hills for the kids right downtown and in the evenings it’s all lit up with Christmas lights! also the gazebo has heaters in it to warm up when the family gets cold
7. Hidden Lake Trailhead
8. Penstock Trail (Old Pipeline Trail)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 37 reviews
Reviewed By aradvany - Bellingham, United States
The trail starts by crossing the river on the old pipeline bridge. It's April, there's still a goodly amount of water on the bridge so it was a little bit difficult to pass stacked with logs and rocks to walk over. After that it was easy going. It's very level probably once the water dries this is pretty much handicapped accessible. It's a level easy hike out and back. I didn't really see any creepy cave/tunnel. Lots of places to go down by the river. Again as with the icicle trail my gripe is road noise can't get away from it because it parallels the highway which is tracking the river.
9. Plain Valley Nordic Trails
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 14 reviews
10. Icicle Gorge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 230 reviews
Reviewed By TravelBugSagar - Redmond, United States
This was an awesome experience for me, my wife and 2 kids. It has a simple 4 mile trek with breathtaking views of the icicle gorge, with enough places for that perfect photograph. Some of the sights will be one of the best you will ever see, we went into the water and it was so refreshing that we didnt feel tired. My 7 year old did the trek with ease, do not take prams you will repent. Pet friendly trek, I saw several families with their dogs doing the trek. There is an associated view trail which is a moderately difficult trek off of the river trail which has great views too. Make sure you have $5 with you to drop the parking fee for each vehicle you get. The dropbox is at the start of the treck. To reach the trailhead from Leavenworth, take the road next to 76 gas pump, it was well laid out road for the first 12-13 miles and the last 3 miles is a gravel/forest road till the trailhead! The parking has around 30-40 spots in the parking lot.
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