Leavenworth
About 2 hr 15 min by car from Seattle
A Bavarian-style village in the Cascades, with Oktoberfest and a famous Christmas lighting.
Why locals go
Snow in winter, river floats in summer.
Visiting Seattle?
At 2 hr 15 min by car, it's easy to add a night or two here and still be back in Seattle for your flight home.
What to book
- Float the Wenatchee River (summer)
- Sleigh ride (winter)
- Wine tasting
Where to stay
One or two nights is enough for most people. Compare places to stay:
See hotels in LeavenworthDate ideas
For two
- Christmas Lighting weekends
- Riverside inn stay
With friends
- Oktoberfest weekend (October)
- Tube the Wenatchee River (summer)
When to go
Year-round, Oktoberfest and Christmas lights.