So you want to visit Leavenworth WA during the summer

If my black clothing can’t keep me out of the sun, then nothing is stopping you either.

This week I went to Leavenworth Washington, a Bavarian Alps inspired village in the Cascade Mountains. Where all the businesses are on theme, the pretzels and beer are abundant and you truly feel lost in the well maintained brand this town has shown great care for. Although the town is notorious for their Christmas celebrations, we have other things on our itinerary.

I only made one car stop in the parking lot for this photo to occur, I swear.

a warm welcome

Where I stayed, and why I chose to stay there,

Hotels in town range drastically, but The Icicle Village Resort won me over with amenities and location.

• Miniature Golf

• Pet Friendly

• Hot tubs and Pools

• the Spa * by appointment

• Sports court for basketball, pickleball, volleyball, etc.

• Rental bikes - requires a reservation for two hours

• Breakfast and an Attached restaurant “JJ Hills Fresh Grill”

The Grill itself has great history behind the name, according to their website:

“JJ Hills Fresh Grill Restaurant is named for James Jerome Hill, the “Empire Builder” who first brought the railroad through Leavenworth.
Arguably the most colorful of all transcontinental railroads was the Great Northern. Even today, more than 30 years after the merger with the Burlington Northern, the “Big G” is still a favorite of railroad fans the world over.
Many towns and cities owe their very existence to James J. Hill’s driving ambition to forge through the Cascade Mountains in order to complete his dream of a northern transcontinental railroad.”

And honestly, all of that is already a lot to do on top of exploring the entire town. The hotel is about a half of a mile from all the main dining areas and away from the busy season chaos yet still in view of the new roller coaster being built onto the mountain.

The new Adventure park is coming and placed right next to the Icicle Village, had I been looking for a family friendly stay I still would check in here.

Downtown Bavaria

the mini golf’s tiny house replicas of downtown

the fireplace suite and my luggage

I won the game by the way, not that anybody asked.

Places I ate. Or at least had to sample during my two day stay.

München Haus, Leavenworth Sausage Garten, Gustav’s, Tumwater Bakery, Baren Haus, Coffee & Biscuits and Rhein Haus.

The amount of dips that are bottled up and ready to sample at most breweries and sausage gardens is outstanding. I’m a dips girlie so for me this was heaven.

Admittedly, the breakfast we had at the Icicle Village was incredible. French toast, Sausages, breakfast empanadas, eggs and all the good stuff. It was really hard to go on a food tour after and make it out alive. Thankfully I live to tell the tale today.

The München Haus pretzel with none other than Beecher’s beer cheese.

my hand is uh, really big?

Ah, how have i not bragged about the kraut selections yet.

Plenty of photo ops throughout town, this however.. is my bodyguard.

I am absolutely looking forward to going back during Oktoberfest and seeing the trees change colors. You can read more about the towns history by clicking here.

You can also check out The Icicle Village and make a reservation by clicking this link.

If you decide to visit Leavenworth I want to hear about it! Thanks for reading and stay up to date with my out of the ordinary getaway series by following me on Tiktok and Instagram.