Leavenworth (Washington) Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Chelan County, Washington, United States
About Leavenworth (Washington)
In 2020, it had about 2,000 permanent residents. At the confluence of the Icicle Creek and Wenatchee River, the meeting point was a settlement for the Native Yakima, Chinook, and Wenatchi tribes where they hunt salmon in the river and game in the mountains, in an area stretching as far west as Lake Wenatchee. The first railroad route was built through Stevens Pass in 1892 and Leavenworth became a hub for the timber industry because of its perfect location, which is right after the steep slopes of the Cascades. The city housed the headquarters of then Great Northern Railway, whose railroad network spans fromSeattle, Washington toSaint Paul, Minnesota. The city was in the decline in the 1920s however, as the main railroad activity shifted to Wenatchee. The city founded its future in 1962 whe
Top Attractions in Leavenworth (Washington)
Explore the best things to see and do in Leavenworth (Washington):
- ★Eagle Creek Ranch
- ★Enchantment Park
- ★Front Street Park
- ★Icicle Creek Center for the Arts
- ★Icicle Gorge
- ★Leavenworth Golf Club
- ★Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery
- ★Leavenworth Outdoor Center
Where to Eat in Leavenworth (Washington)
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Andreas Keller
- 🍴Bären Haus
- 🍴Bavarian Bistro & Bar
- 🍴Good Mood Food
- 🍴Heidleburger Drive In
- 🍴Idlewild Pizza
Where to Stay in Leavenworth (Washington)
- 🏨Bavarian Lodge
- 🏨Bavarian Ritz Hotel
- 🏨Der Ritterhof
- 🏨Enzian Inn
- 🏨Evergreen Inn
- 🏨FairBridge Inn & Suites
Leavenworth (Washington) Travel Guide Sections
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