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Sip Trip: Leavenworth. Washington, originally published in Touring & Tasting, spring\/summer 2020.<\/p><\/div>\n

A Slice of Germany in the Pacific Northwest<\/strong><\/p>\n

The charming Bavarian village of Leavenworth (leavenworth.org<\/a>)\u00a0is an exciting hub\u00a0for enjoying culinary experiences, art and adventure. The wine is as\u00a0wow-worthy as the region itself, with more than 25 wineries and\u00a0tasting rooms pouring award-winning wines and ciders. Just two hours\u00a0east of Seattle, Leavenworth is an ideal destination to uncork two days\u00a0full of fun activities.<\/p>\n

DAY 1<\/strong><\/p>\n

9 a.m.<\/strong> Wake up in the beautiful\u00a0Bavarian Lodge, which offers all\u00a0of the amenities of a sumptuous\u00a0city hotel with the character of\u00a0a small country inn. The Turret\u00a0suites have exceptional views of\u00a0the downtown village and mountains.\u00a0bavarianlodge.com<\/a><\/p>\n

10 a.m.<\/strong> After a well-rounded\u00a0breakfast (included at your\u00a0hotel), grab your gear and head\u00a0to the Ski Hill trails, which are\u00a0perfect for biking and hiking.\u00a0Take a deep breath and treat your\u00a0lungs to the wonderfully clean\u00a0fresh mountain air. After a good\u00a0workout, reward yourself with\u00a0a cold beer on the deck of the\u00a0historic Ski Hill Lodge, one of the\u00a0last facilities built by the Civilian\u00a0Conservation Corps (CCC) in\u00a01936. The views and vibe are well\u00a0worth it. skileavenworth.com<\/a><\/p>\n

1 p.m.<\/strong> Grab a bite in town at\u00a0Pavz Cafe Bistro; with their\u00a0handmade crepes (both sweet\u00a0and savory) it is the perfect spot.\u00a0Smile at the colorful alpine style\u00a0buildings while you stroll and\u00a0visit unique shops. The Leavenworth\u00a0Nutcracker Museum is\u00a0worth a stop \u2014 they have the\u00a0largest collection of nutcrackers\u00a0in the U.S. pavzcafebistro.com<\/a> |\u00a0nutcrackermuseum.com<\/a><\/p>\n

3 p.m.<\/strong> There are over two dozen\u00a0tasting rooms in and around\u00a0town, with lots of opportunities\u00a0to try out local favorites, like a\u00a0glass of refreshing White Riesling\u00a0at Icicle Ridge Winery, WooHoo\u00a0Winery tasting room\u2019s Berry\u00a0Sangria, or the Montage Red\u00a0Blend at Eagle Creek Winery\u2019s\u00a0tasting room in town, d\u2019Vinery.\u00a0icicleridgewinery.com<\/a> | woohoowinery.com<\/a> | eaglecreekwinery.com<\/a><\/p>\n

7 p.m.<\/strong> Sit outside at Blewett\u00a0Brewing Company and enjoy one\u00a0of their small-batch craft beers\u00a0on tap and handcrafted artisan\u00a0pizzas like Sister Kathy (with\u00a0braised crimini mushrooms) or\u00a0the zesty barbecued Sweet Daddy.\u00a0blewettbrew.com<\/a><\/p>\n

9 p.m.<\/strong> End a positively great day\u00a0with some live music and dancing\u00a0at Bushel and Bee Taproom,\u00a0featuring a rotating lineup of 12\u00a0ciders and 12 beers on tap, or the\u00a0family-friendly Leavenworth Cider\u00a0House, which, in addition to\u00a0great local and regional ciders, offers\u00a0cidermaker dinners and cider\u00a0education courses. bushelandbee.com<\/a> | leavenworthcider.com<\/a><\/p>\n

DAY 2<\/strong><\/p>\n

9 a.m.<\/strong> Brighten your morning\u00a0with a trip to the Tumwater\u00a0Bakery & Pizza, and fuel up for\u00a0the day with their avocado toast\u00a0on freshly baked artisan bread\u00a0or a variety of their pastries, like\u00a0the jam scones, pumpkin cream\u00a0cheese muffins and almond croissants\u00a0made fresh daily.\u00a0tumwaterbakery.com<\/a><\/p>\n

10 a.m.<\/strong> Time to hit the river.\u00a0The Wenatchee River runs right\u00a0through town and boasts some of\u00a0the best river rafting in the Pacific\u00a0Northwest, so book a trip with a\u00a0local company and get into some\u00a0foam-eating fun!<\/p>\n

6 p.m.<\/strong> You\u2019ll be looking for some\u00a0good food after a day on the\u00a0water, and the folks at Yodelin\u00a0Broth Company have got you\u00a0covered. Their bone broth soups,\u00a0healthy power salads and gourmet\u00a0burgers taste even better on their\u00a0outdoor patio overlooking the\u00a0beautiful Enchantments.\u00a0yodelinrestaurantgroup.com<\/a><\/p>\n

8 p.m.<\/strong> Take in a play at the\u00a0Leavenworth Summer Theater.\u00a0Their signature show, \u201cThe Sound\u00a0of Music,\u201d is outdoors, in the\u00a0mountains and under the stars.\u00a0The hills are truly alive!\u00a0leavenworthsummertheater.org<\/a><\/p>\n

10 p.m.<\/strong> Before you retire for\u00a0the night, stop by the charming\u00a0Pika Provisions cocktail bar for a\u00a0nightcap. pikaprovisions.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Keep an eye on the calendar\u00a0for even more special happenings.\u00a0There\u2019s something to celebrate in\u00a0downtown Leavenworth all year\u00a0long. leavenworth.org\/calendar<\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Originally published in the spring\/summer 2020 issue of Touring & Tasting<\/a>. Click here to read this story and more! TT-SP20.digital<\/a><\/p>\n

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