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King 5 Evening Magazine
Leavenworth had 7 top picks for Best Northwest Escapes, more than any other town.
Sunset Magazine
“Transformed from hard-luck logging town to ersatz Bavarian village, Washington’s favorite little vacation spot has unparalleled riverfront B&Bs and memorable eateries. Stroll through town, then hit the fruit trail.”
Smarter Travel
“Raise a stein (Prost!) to Munich in the little Bavarian mountain town of Leavenworth.”
Trekaroo
10 Holiday Events You Want to Share With Your Kids
“#1 Leavenworth Bavarian Village
This is pure Christmas Magic, assorted with a close to a million lights. And it is happening the first three week-ends of December… Families will also enjoy sleigh rides, tubing, live performances, a Living Nativity set, enough to fill up your whole week-end with fun and warmth.”
AOL Travel
Oktoberfest in the USA: Ten Best Places to Celebrate in 2010
“You’d be forgiven if you thought you’d stumbled into a German town as you wander the streets of Leavenworth…”
Lonely Planet
Names Leavenworth top great German Town in the US.
“Blink all you want, but you really are still in Washington. Entering Leavenworth feels like some sort of Germanic hallucination — and it kinda is. ”
ABC’s Good Morning America
In 2007, ABC’s Good Morning America visited Leavenworth and did a segment.
King 5 TV
Seattle’s KING 5 TV did some segments recently on Leavenworth for its Northwest Backroads news magazine. Here are links to a couple of interesting ones.
How Leavenworth Got Its Lederhosen
Leavenworth, International Ski Jumping Destination
Freehub Magazine
“Leavenworth doubles as a little known Cascadian Shangri-La for mountain bikers and it serves as the perfect hub for some of Washington’s best trail riding.”
Atlanta Journal
“Squint and you’ll think you’re in Bavaria.”
National Geographic
Best Adventure Towns – “And if you’ve got a bit of Eddie the Eagle in you, the hill offers a ski jump, with coaches on hand to talk you through your first flight.”
AfterLife Films
“But where to shoot for the German scenes? Leavenworth, of course. And not just anywhere.”
OffbeatTravel.com
“Dozens of Washington’s favorite wineries will bring out their best and provide guests with a spellbinding array of varietals and blends.”
GuidebookAmerica.com
“360 days of sunshine, Leavenworth, your Bavarian getaway has the State’s best outdoor playground, small town hospitality, breathtaking views, outdoor theater under the stars… This little town is the gem of Washington State and the complete package for your vacation.”
Travel Savvy News
“Your Bavarian Getaway transforms itself into a virtual snow globe of Christmas Magic…”
Better RVing Magazine
“…the town and its surroundings look as if you lifted it right out of southern Germany and dropped it in central Washington.”
AssociatedContent.com
Leavenworth has the best sleigh rides in Washington State.
Hugging the Coast
Named Leavenworth’s Oktoberfest as #1 in its Top 10 Places to Celebrate Oktoberfest in the US.
Northwest Travel Magazine
“Edible Adventures showcases 10 Northwest culinary tours.”
