Line 1 · Christmas & holiday
Leavenworth with kids
Cascade Mountains, Washington
A Bavarian village with a Christmas lighting festival, sledding, sleigh rides and snowshoeing in the Cascades.
Lodging fills a year ahead for December weekends. Midweek is easier.
Price it for your family from your ZIP →What it costs
Example for 2 adults and 2 kids, 5 days, including lodging, food and activities. Gas or flights depend on where you live, so price it from your ZIP for the full total.
| Where you stay | Estimated total* |
|---|---|
| Budget (1★) | $2,090 |
| Mid-range (3★) | $2,880 |
| Luxury (5★) | $5,270 |
*Planning estimate from typical recent prices, before travel, with an 8% buffer. Holiday weeks and school breaks cost more.
Best time to go
- JanGood
- FebGood
- MarOff
- AprOff
- MayOff
- JunGood
- JulGood
- AugGood
- SepGood
- OctOff
- NovOff
- DecBest
Top attractions in Cascade Mountains
- Front StreetBavarian village center
- Leavenworth Nutcracker MuseumThousands of nutcrackers
- Waterfront ParkTrails along the Wenatchee River
- Icicle Creek CanyonClimbing and hiking
- Lake Wenatchee State ParkLake and snow trails
- Stevens PassSki area
- Ohme GardensAlpine gardens in Wenatchee
- Leavenworth Reindeer FarmFeed the reindeer
- Peshastin Pinnacles State ParkSandstone spires
- Leavenworth National Fish HatcherySalmon runs
Where to eat in Cascade Mountains
- München Haus$Bratwurst and beer garden
- Andreas Keller$$German
- Visconti's$$Italian
- Gustav's$$Burgers
- Café Mozart$$$Austrian fine dining
- Pavz Café Creperie$$Crêpes
- Blewett Brewing$$Pizza
- Watershed Café$$$Northwest cuisine
Things to do
- Christmas Lighting FestivalDecember weekends
- Sleigh rideRed-Tail Canyon Farm
- Sledding at Leavenworth Ski HillSmall, family-friendly hill
- Snowshoe or cross-country skiGroomed trails
- Tube the Wenatchee RiverSummer
- Hike the Icicle Gorge loopEasy
- OktoberfestOctober
- Alpine coasterLeavenworth Adventure Park
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