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For those who want to ski or snowboard but couldn't afford heading to Stevens Pass, the hill offers moderately long tracks for the experienced and special trails for beginners. Tubing is done at the Leavenworth Golf Club, while skiing is offered at the Ski Hill and Icicle River trails at Cyo Road south of downtown (across O'Grady's Pantry).
The Leavenworth Ski Hill is a small ski area and an historic district located at the end of Ski Hill Drive in Leavenworth, Washington, United States. The facility is located inside the Wenatchee National Forest. Operated by Leavenworth Winter Sports Club, the facility includes two small downhill ski hills, 26 km of cross-country ski trails, a ski jump, and a tubing hill.
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Get to know the animals that pull Santa's sleigh. The experience includes presentation about the animals with seasonal refreshments on the side, followed by a hands-on tour at the stable. One also gets to see the typical farm animals and feed them. Reservation required by booking on their website.
Similar to the German culture it adopted, it is the largest festival in the area, with residents and tourists alike celebrating by drinking pints of beer, savor the German delights, and celebrate Bavarian culture.
The park at the center of Leavenworth is usually the gathering place for everyone in between their shopping spree. Live music is performed on weekends and kids would roll down the green lawn in summer or sled down in the winter, or just watch the world go by at the Front Street tourist corridor.
A rather small museum, but is loaded with over 5000 models of nutcrackers, from simple prehistoric ones to modern movie character variations.
Float on the pristine Wenatchee using a tube, paddleboard, or kayak. Lessons provided.
This is where you can unwind in nature without going too far from town. Walk the trails, go people-watching as you dip your feet in the Wenatchee River, be on the lookout for eagles and ospreys. For an even quieter setting, cross over the bridge to Blackbird Island.