Leavenworth

A Matter of Taste

Some little souvenirs, a wide variety of spreads, dips, and jams that you can taste with a provided pretzel stick and a piping hot sauce that you can sample at your own risk.

Summer: daily 9AM–9PM; winter: Mon-Fri 11-4PM, Sat-Sun 10-6PM

Andreas Keller

Traditional filling Bavarian fare, commonly known for its pork hock (limited availability), schnitzels, sausages. Sides favorites include (mildly) salty pretzels and red cabbage. Offers large pints of beer to complement your meal. Accompanied by live yodeling and Alpine music at dinnertime. Reserve ahead as place is very packed by 6:30PM.

Daily 11:30AM-9PM·Lunch & sides $10-20, dinner $17-35

Bavarian Bistro & Bar

A restaurant and bar space on the second floor overlooking Front Street, Bavarian Bistro & Bar has a wide variety of primarily German food items, German and local beers, wines, and cocktails. The sausage plates are popular, as is the German meatloaf and anything involving sauerkraut (which is to say, most dishes). Many vegetarian options are available, including a delicious salad with quinoa, a generous appetizer portion of Brussels sprouts, and a savory sweet potato pie main dish. Borrow one of the tabletop games to pass the time while you drink.

Sun-Wed 11AM-10PM, Thu 11AM-11PM, Fri Sat 11AM-midnight·Lunch $9-15, dinner $12-22

Bären Haus

Traditional Bavarian fare with a few 'German' beers to choose from. The large steins are kind of a rip-off, but pitchers are definitely worth the cost.

Sun-Thu 10AM-10PM, Fri Sat 10AM-11PM·Entrees $11-20

Cup & Kettle

Over 140 kinds of tea, from the usual black or green tea to newly invented flavors of the loose leaf mixes. The spicy fresh smell of herbs & salt greets you at the storefront.

Daily 10AM-5PM

Eagle Creek Ranch

Ride on the back of a horse for a guided back country tour in the summer or a sleigh ride in the winter. Prices are quoted per mile and tours take at least 45 minutes. Suitable for riders of all levels, ages 4 and up. Reservation required.

Daily 10AM-5PM·Trail ride from $25 per person, sleigh rides from $20 per person

Enchantment Park

The park features softball, baseball, and soccer fields for those who want to have fun and stay active, even during the winter. It is also connected by bridge to Blackbird Island and Waterfront Park.

Daily 6AM-midnight·Free

Front Street Park

The park at the center of Leavenworth is usually the gathering place for everyone in between their shopping spree. Live music is performed on weekends and kids would roll down the green lawn in summer or sled down in the winter, or just watch the world go by at the Front Street tourist corridor.

Good Mood Food

American pita, pastry, and light meal cafe. One of the most gluten-free and vegetarian friendly establishments in town. Breakfast served until 11.

Daily 7AM-4PM·Coffee $2.50-6, food $5-10

Heidleburger Drive In

Quaint drive-in burger barn with outdoor patio seating. Look for its curly fries or onion rings.

Daily 11AM-9PM·$4-6

Icicle Brewing Company

Small local brew pub with both indoor and outdoor seating. Flights, growlers, and some small plates available. 21+ after 6PM. The Boot Jack IPA is a solid option after a long day of shopping or hiking.

Mon-Thu 2-10PM, Fri-Sun noon-10PM

Icicle Creek Center for the Arts

A local arts center with periodic performances of both local & national artists. Immerse in a classical piece by their youth orchestra while gazing at the mountains from its meadows.

Icicle Gorge

A relatively easy 5-mile hike that takes you along (and crossing) the gushing Icicle Creek. Road turns to gravel (a National Forest road) on the way up.

Idlewild Pizza

Salad with unique base ingredients (like beet and green bean) accompanied with stone-oven fired pizzas and a bottle of fine wine. Make sure to leave room for dessert.

Wed-Mon 5-10PM, Sat noon-10PM·Pizzas $12-16, salads & desserts $4-7, wine from $7

King Ludwig's Restaurant

Large Bavarian-style German restaurant & beer hall known for its live polka music & imported brews.

Sun-Thu 11:30AM - 8:30PM, Fri Sat 11:30AM - 9PM

Kris Kringl

It's Christmas all-year round, where two levels of ornaments you look forward to put on your tree are hung wall-to-wall, peppered with Santa Claus dolls, tranquil mini villages and intricate figurines. Check out its Halloween section and life-size father Christmas on a sleigh.

Daily 10AM-6PM

Leavenworth Golf Club

18-hole golf course close to downtown Leavenworth. Hilly but scenic between the mountains and the Wenatchee River. Watch out for occasional passing wildlife and check out its in-house Wild Huckleberry restaurant.

Course opening hours vary by season from between 7 and 10AM, April to October only·9-holes $25, 18-holes $35; $18 and $25 respectively after 2PM

Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery

See the annual salmon run as the fish runs upstream from the sea for hatching. Then learn its lifespan from being just a little egg to going back here for laying down its legacy. Self-guided tour of the complex available. Complex also includes wildlife trail and pollinator garden.

Mon-Fri 8AM-4PM

Leavenworth Outdoor Center

Float on the pristine Wenatchee using a tube, paddleboard, or kayak. Lessons provided.

Daily 9AM-6PM, April-September only·Tubing from $20, paddleboards & kayak from $40

Leavenworth Reindeer Farm

Get to know the animals that pull Santa's sleigh. The experience includes presentation about the animals with seasonal refreshments on the side, followed by a hands-on tour at the stable. One also gets to see the typical farm animals and feed them. Reservation required by booking on their website.

Weekends 10AM-1PM·November-January $15 (ages 2 and above), $5 (ages 1 and under). Other times $12 (ages 2 and above)

Leavenworth Sausage Garten

Bavarian sausages made by their neighbor "Cured by Visconti" complemented with a selection of beers. Outdoor seating (with shades) and live music. Less crowded than Munchen Haus.

Hot dogs $6, beers $5-17

Leavenworth Ski Hill

For those who want to ski or snowboard but couldn't afford heading to Stevens Pass, the hill offers moderately long tracks for the experienced and special trails for beginners. Tubing is done at the Leavenworth Golf Club, while skiing is offered at the Ski Hill and Icicle River trails at Cyo Road south of downtown (across O'Grady's Pantry).

Nordic trail: day trip $19/adult, afternoon $15/adult, two-day $30/adult. Alpine & Snowboarding: adults $19, youth & seniors $15, families $58. Tubing $20

Leavenworth Summer Theater

Join a magnificent interactive theater performance under the stars. The Sound of Music is their regular and usually sells out (given the fitting scene of the area), along with other rotating shows.

$14-32. Seats must be reserved.

Mozart's

More of a European fare than Bavarian, though they do offer schnitzels & Reuben sandwiches. Their gnocchi and steaks are worth craving for as you treat yourself to bourbon flights.

Mon-Fri 11:30AM-10PM, Sat Sun 11AM-10:30PM·Entrees $20-50

München Haus

Affordable traditional Bavarian food (an extensive menu of delicious sausages in hot dog buns) and craft beers with outdoor seating. All the sauerkraut you can handle from an ample fixings bar that is mostly made up of big squeeze bottles of mustard and more. The menu includes a vegetarian (field roast) sausage option. The outdoor seating includes heating lamps.

Mon-Thu 11AM-8PM, Fri Sun 11AM-9PM, Sat 11AM-10PM·$4-8

Nutcracker Museum

A rather small museum, but is loaded with over 5000 models of nutcrackers, from simple prehistoric ones to modern movie character variations.

1-5PM daily May-Dec, varies on other months·Adults $5, students (ages 6-16) $2, children under 5 free

Oktoberfest

Similar to the German culture it adopted, it is the largest festival in the area, with residents and tourists alike celebrating by drinking pints of beer, savor the German delights, and celebrate Bavarian culture.

Fri 6PM-2AM, Sat noon-2AM on the first three weekends of October

Osprey Rafting

If you are more of an adrenaline junkie, conquer the Classes III and IV rapids of the Wenatchee by a raft boat! Specific package includes BBQ at their Cashmere private landing. The lighter stuff includes tubing (with a family), paddleboard, and kayaking.

Daily 9AM-5PM, April-September only·Rafts from $55

Schocolat

Homemade artisan Belgian truffles and chocolates whose staff is friendly and generous with samples.

Daily 10AM-6PM

South

Latin American (and Mexican) treats, plus self serve salsa bar (bottomless!) and exotic cocktails.

Mon-Thu 11:30AM-9PM, Fri 11:30AM-11PM, Sat 11AM-11PM, Sun 11AM-9PM·Lunch $10-15, Dinner $15-23