DESCRIPTION

​This tiny town, in the Cascade Mountains, east of Seattle, reinvented itself in the 1960s as a Bavarian-themed village — and became a popular tourist destination. Come for a day and revel in the kitschy, lederhosen-clad fun.

Enjoy a hearty Teutonic meal, like wurst with sauerkraut in one of the beer gardens. Try a beer from one of the three local Brewing Companies.

Throughout the trip, you'll hear about the unique history of Leavenworth and the German/Bavarian culture.

Enjoy the scenic drive through the mountains along emerald creeks and waterfalls.
Watch out for wildlife, deer, bald eagles and even a bear might be seen.

ITINERARY

• Depart from Seattle at 9am.

• Coffee Stop in Elbe (a small town with a big history in trains and timber).

• Drive  along the Nisqually River towards Paradise. Along the way we will make  multiple photo stops and if you wish, we go for short nature walks.

• We  will arrive at the Henry M. Jackson Memorial Visitor Center at about  1pm, where you can explore the alpine meadows, watch for marmots.

• We will leave Paradise at about 2:30 for Reflection Lake, Box Canyon and a stroll through the grove of the patriarchs.

• At about 6pm we will be back in Seattle.