Located in Central Washington State in the middle of the 2.2 million acre Wenatchee National Forest, the small town of Leavenworth is known to most travelers and locals as a small piece of Bavaria in Northwest America. Because of its position in the Cascade Mountains, a range which divides Washington, Leavenworth celebrates four distinct seasons, but still boasts around 300 days of sunshine each year. The town itself is modeled after any small historical German or Austrian village, and in fact many people from Germany or Austria or nearby European hamlets settle in Leavenworth because of its similarity to their original homelands. Everything in Leavenworth rolls along to a Bavarian theme, from the costumed inhabitants to the celebrations of famous local German events such as Oktoberfest to authentic cuisine and beer to wash down the meals. Outside of Leavenworth there are thousands of miles of mountain peaks, lakes, rivers and forests that welcome any number of outdoor activities such as boating, camping, fishing, hiking, and climbing. Leavenworth is a unique getaway from everyday life, and if travelers want even more peace and solitude, they can simply walk a few minutes outside of town into the woods and live in nature until they find their peace again.
