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Contents Welcome............................. 4 Leavenworth FAQs............... 5 Next stop, Leavenworth........ 6 The History of Leavenworth.7 The Magic of Leavenworth... 9 Festivals..............................10 Valley Arts..........................15 Family Fun.........................18 Outdoors............................21 Camping............................ 24 Ag Tourism....................... 26 Shopping Guide................ 29 Dining Guide.................... 35 Lodging Guide................... 40 Real Estate......................... 49 Businesses and Services...... 50

2009 Edition Copyright© 2009 NCW Media, Inc. A guide to Washington's Bavarian Village Publishers: Bill and Carol Forhan, Jeff and Audrey Walter Advertising Manager & Sales: Carol Forhan Advertising Sales: Lindsay Timmermans Editor: Ian Dunn Design & Production: Annette Shacklett Writers/Photographers: Sebastian Moraga, Ian Dunn, Chelsea Gorrow, Bill Forhan, Carol Forhan, Diana Martinez, Icicle Valley Photography/Reed Carlson, Terry Loss, Icicle Creek Music Center, Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery and Jacqueline Biedl (U.S. National Forest) NCW Media, Inc./The Leavenworth Echo 215 14th Street • P.O. Box 39 • Leavenworth, WA 98826 (509) 548-5286 • fax: (509) 548-4789 www.leavenworthecho.com [email protected]

Publishers of: The Leavenworth Echo, Cashmere Valley Record, Lake Chelan Mirror, Quad City Herald and Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune Sonnenschein auf Leavenworth is a special publication of NCW Media, Inc. Reproduction of any part of this publication in any form, including, but not limited to all printed and electronic media is expressly prohibited and unlawful without prior written permission of the publisher.

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Cover design by Annette Shacklett with photographs by The Leavenworth Echo staff and advertisers. 4

Herzlich Willkommen Welcome to Leavenworth. We are pleased that you are visiting with us. Our community has embarked on some wonderful and exciting improvements for our residents and visitors, while maintaining the beauty and charm that is Leavenworth. During your visit you will notice ongoing improvements to downtown Leavenworth that include the replacement of our roads, sidewalks, public spaces, street lighting and downtown amenities. This is a truly exciting time for our community, and I invite you to learn more about our project at www.cityofleavenworth.com/ masterplan.htm Leavenworth is a city accustomed to visitors from all over the world. Cradled in the eastern foothills of the Cascade Mountains, Leavenworth’s scenic beauty offers each visitor a truly unique experience. Enjoying all four seasons. There are activities for all throughout the year, including golfing, horseback riding, hayrides, tubing, white water rafting, kayaking, birding, indoor/outdoor theaters, hiking, enjoying the autumn colors of the surrounding mountains and parks, snowshoeing, crosscountry skiing, snowmobiling and downhill skiing. On most days Leavenworth’s world famous Bavarian Village is filled with the sights, sounds and smells of old world Bavaria. Leavenworth has over 100 retail/service businesses, 45 restaurant/food establishments, three banks, and over 45 lodging facilities ranging from RV parks to quaint B&Bs to full service hotels. We will be able to accommodate all your needs during your stay with us. As you tour our village be sure to stroll through Front Street Park, which is a delight year round. During the winter months try our world famous sledding hill, and during the summer enjoy Friday through Sunday Village Art in the Park, where local and regional artists show their work. To change the pace, you may want to take a walk along our many park trails, especially along the river, and make sure you visit the Upper Valley Museum and Barn Beach Reserve. Thank you again for joining us in Leavenworth. As you relax, explore and create memories for you and your family, we hope you enjoy the spectacular scenery and old word hospitality of our village that makes Leavenworth unique. — Mayor Rob Eaton

A Royal Welcome As the 46th Royal Lady of the Autumn Leaves I want to welcome you to the Bavarian Village of Leavenworth. I know you will be thrilled with the wealth of activities we have in store for you. Whether you are looking for a quiet stroll through downtown, shopping and browsing boutiques or your revved for some whitewater rafting, hiking or skiing, there is no end to the possibilities for having a spectacular visit here. Come in the spring when the hillsides and mountains are ablaze with hundreds of thousands of balsamroot flowers. Come back in the summer for a sunny day on the river, and Photo by Terry Loss an evening under the stars watching our Summer Theater’s classic production of The Sound of Music. Play outside, dine outside, the weather is so accommodating, there is sunshine galore. Surely you will want to visit us in the fall, as we host Washington State’s Autumn Leaf Festival in September, followed by three weekends of Oktoberfest. Winter will dazzle you with our snow frosted mountains and town twinkling with millions of lights, making our Christmas Lightings one of the most magical weekends you will experience. From shopping, to theater, from wineries to restaurants, from lodging to music, to the great outdoors of climbing, skiing and rafting ‑ Leavenworth offers all these world class experiences wrapped up in our own Bavarian hospitality. Like Renee Zellweger’s famous line from Jerry McGuire,” You had me at Hello”, we are hoping Leavenworth will have you at Herzlich Wilkomen. — Pat Rutledge

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Leavenworth FAQs Where are the restrooms? You’ll find public restrooms in Front Street Park on the corner of Eighth and Commercial streets, in the Festhalle on Front Street and 10th Streets and in the Obertal Mall on Ninth and Commercial streets. During festival weekends, portable restrooms are visibly placed around town for your convenience.

Where are the cash machines? Three banks on the north side of Highway 2 have cash machines and there is one located on the outside of the Obertal Mall on Ninth Street.

Where is the information center? The Leavenworth Chamber of Commerce is in the Liberty Station Building next to the post office on Highway 2.

Where can we park? Parking in Leavenworth has its good days and its bad days. During the week parking

is usually available downtown along Front Street and Commercial Street. If you’re visiting during one of Leavenworth’s many great festivals or on a weekend, parking close to downtown may be a challenge. If possible, we recommend parking a few blocks away and walking to the village. It’s great exercise and gives you a chance to see some beautiful scenery. Most lots are free or charge only a small daily fee. We advise against parking in private, restricted or reserved lots, however. Those places are visibly marked, so you shouldn’t have any problems avoiding them.

What is there for kids to do? Leavenworth is one giant playground for kids of all ages. The Enzian Falls Putting Course, Icicle Junction Activities Center and the Nutcracker Museum are just a few. For more ideas check out our Family Fun section and have a blast!

Where is a good place to eat? We are asked this question most of all and our response is always the same: What do you like? An authentic Bavarian experience? A great burger? Pizza? Vegetarian? If you’re not sure, just turn to our Dining Guide. Wherever you choose to go, we’re sure you’ll enjoy a great dining experience.

Leavenworth’s Royal Bavarians announce the start of another festival with a blast from their Bavarian Böllers (hand cannons). 5

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Next stop, Leavenworth

Construction of Leavenworth’s new Amtrak station is expected to be completed by the fall of 2009.

The Bavarian Village of Leavenworth takes a step into the past this year with the addition of the Icicle Station train stop. The station draws on Leavenworth’s roots as a one-time train depot in the early part of the last century. Icicle Station is the pet project of Leavenworth Mayor Rob Eaton, who has championed project for the past seven years. Eaton pitched Icicle Station to anyone who would listen, from the courthouse steps in Wenatchee to the halls of Congress in Washington, D.C. His dogged persistence finally bore fruit with local and national pledges. Now, it appears that Icicle Station will become a reality. Key to getting approval for Icicle Station was convincing Amtrak and Burlington Northern Santa Fe to sign off on the deal. From Amtrak, Eaton needed an agreement that the passenger only train would stop in the Leavenworth. From Burlington Northern Santa Fe, permission was needed to use the tracks.

Leavenworth’s original train station as it appeared in the early 1900s. 6

Once that approval was granted, the way was paved for Eaton to begin raising funds for the future Icicle Station. The train stop will be located just outside of town on North Road, where presently the Christmas Lighting trains stop. The Christmas Lighting trains annually bring thousand of visitors from the west side of the state. The train service has proven very popular, as each year the Christmas trains are almost always sold out. The Amtrak train that will stop in Leavenworth runs along the Empire Builder route, which operates daily between Chicago and Seattle. The Empire Builder stops daily in nearby Wenatchee. West side travelers can catch the train at the King Street Station in Seattle. Daily rates are approximately $30 each way, less than a tank of gas in many cases. When the mountain passes are closed in the winter due to inclement weather, the train still provides an excellent way to visit Leavenworth in style. And the route over the mountains on the train provides the most beautiful views of the picturesque Cascade Mountains. Truly, it is a wonder to behold. Eaton feels the Icicle Station will open Leavenworth’s doors even wider, allowing more and more people to enjoy the delights of the Bavarian Village. The Leavenworth mayor thinks the Leavenworth stop will rival even Whitefish, Montana, on the Empire Builder route. Construction on Icicle Station is slated to begin this spring, with an official grand opening this fall. Regular Amtrak train service should begin sometime after that. The longtime fundraising effort to build the Icicle Station is commemorated this year with the theme, Next Stop, Leavenworth.

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The history of Leavenworth

The story of Leavenworth’s first 100 years starts and ends with Icicle Ridge and the towering mountain range that shelters the town. The majestic landscape has remained the only constant. Its beauty and abundance drew in eras of eclectic characters who reinvented Leavenworth time and time again. The Early Years, mid-1800s The first people to roam Icicle Valley were the P’squosa, or the Wenatchi, as the settlers called them. They survived by fishing, hunting, picking berries, digging camas roots and other native plants. The salmon runs brought thousands of American Indians from all around the inland Northwest to harvest these great fish all along the Wenatchee River and Icicle River. The gatherings lasted weeks and included ritual dancing, trade, stories and contests. Mining brought an influx of people to the area after gold was discovered in the Blewett in 1860. Of the hundreds of mines “The Hummingbird” continued production until 1975. The mining camps housed miners of all nationalities including Irish, Scandinavian, Chinese, German and English. Those in the camps depended on a small settlement in the valley, present-day Leavenworth, for shipping, supplies and liquor. The settlement was named Icicle, from the American Indian word “nasikelt” or “narrow-bottom canyon.”

Railroad, lumber boom, 1890-1920s The first route across Stevens Pass was built by The Great Northern Railway Company (GNRC) in 1892. The townsite was across the river from Icicle and was named Leavenworth the same year rail construction began. Captain Charles Leavenworth, president of the Okanogan Investment Company, purchased the land in present-day downtown and laid streets parallel to the new tracks. The railroad was completed in the dead of winter 1893. It was the valley’s first connection to the west coast and everything east. Leavenworth became railroad central. Seven sets of tracks were laid downtown where Highway 2 is now. GNRC also built a roundhouse for turning engines where the present-day Enzian Inn is located. The riverfront at the present-day Enchantment Park was the staging point for the area’s second biggest industry, timber.

Early proposals to make it easier for travelers to cross the formidable Cascades included a 28-mile-long tunnel underneath the mountains to the West side.

LaFayette and Chauncery Lamb, brothers from Iowa, arrived in 1903 to build the state’s second largest sawmill. The Lamb-Davis Lumber Company brought in a $2 million fortune after two years of business. At one point the company employed over 1,000 men. Leavenworth’s streets were abuzz with saloons, brothels, a general store, a school and an opera house. The town was lawless until 1906 when an official city government and sheriff’s office were established. The area’s population exploded to eight times its original number, from 300 in 1900 to 2500 in 1915, which is approximately the population in Leavenworth today. Between 1910 and 1920, the first hospital, library, cemetery, orchard, modern water system and irrigation district were created.

Industry leaves, depression sets in 1920s-1960s In 1925 the GNRC announced its plans to relocate its headquarters to Wenatchee and move its tracks away from Tumwater Canyon’s dangerous avalanches through Chumstick Canyon

instead. The pullout was a heavy blow to the town’s economy. The sawmill closed a year later. Most of the river-accessible logs had been harvested and shipping was difficult with the loss of the railroad. The sudden loss of Leavenworth’s two driving industries, in addition to the first and second world wars, caused a mass exodus. Those who were able to find work depended on the U.S. Forest Service, schools, the hospital, small businesses or logging operations. Life remained slow for 30 years. Leavenworth area residents enjoyed lighting the Christmas tree in the City Park and also baseball leagues, town dances and church events. A world-famous ski hill shook up the quiet times. A group of Norwegian settlers built a toboggan run and a ski jump in the late ’20s. Skiing became the new buzz in town, bolstered by the Leavenworth Winter Sports Club established in 1929. Spectators in waves of 10,000 a weekend came to watch the international jumping competition, which several locals won. The events stopped when international ski jumping standards changed in the mid-1970s. 7

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The history of Leavenworth Project LIFE rescues town

By the ’50s it was clear that outdoor recreation was not enough for the town to make a living. Businesses were failing. Leavenworth was dubbed a welfare town and jobs were hard to come by. A group of residents banded together to find a way to end the 30-year depression. They were determined not to let their Leavenworth die with the ages. They looked to the alpine mountain scenery for inspiration. New owners of the Squirrel Tree Restaurant at Coles Corner, introduced the alpine theme in 1960 and constructed their neighboring motel in a Swiss alpine style. Others also began to facilitate the change. Townsfolk began Project LIFE (Leavenworth Improvement for Everyone) dedicated to create a community plan of action. In 1964 the Vesta Junior Women’s Club of Leavenworth won a $10,000 national prize for improvements in Leavenworth. That and the savvy promotions of Leavenworth residents brought new attention and helped sustain the change. It was done without coercion and without government aid.

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On a summer evening in 1965 at the Tumwater Inn, the Project LIFE committees unanimously agreed to “go alpine” and officially commit to a Bavarian theme and by 1968, 14 buildings had been remodeled. Leavenworth will always be a work in progress. Beginning with the

Autumn Leaf Festival in 1964 the town learned to develop new events every year. Leavenworth will host 16 festivals this year, as well as summer theater, art shows and outdoor recreation events that keep visitors coming back year after year.

In the middle of the 1900s Leavenworth was a bustling little town whose economy depended on the railroad and logging.

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The Magic of Leavenworth Making Leavenworth memorable: Cast of thousands Leavenworth’s magic wouldn’t be possible without the hard work and dedication of an incredibly diverse group of people and organizations. In order to make sure that the magic never dies in our Bavarian Village, these people and organizations spend thousands of hours each year to make sure it all comes together. As always, it’s impossible to give all the credit where it’s due, but these select groups are truly the foundation of our village.

Royal Bavarians Our Royal Bavarians are the official hosting group of Leavenworth. The Royal Bavarians are tasked with making sure that visiting groups, performers and keynote guests are given food and lodging while in Leavenworth. Also, the Royal Bavarians escort the Royal Lady and the Autumn Leaf Festival float to festivals throughout the Northwest during the year. The Royal Bavarians are also a member of the Northwest Hosting Association.

Autumn Leaf Festival Association The association is responsible for Leavenworth’s own “Granddaddy of Them All,” the Washington State Autumn Leaf Festival. Held in September the Autumn Leaf Festival is Leavenworth’s longest running festival, still strong after 45 years. The association is responsible for choosing the Royal Lady of the Autumn Leaves every year.

Projekt Bayern If you ever wondered who is behind most of the Bavarian tradition in Leavenworth, look no farther than Projekt Bayern. Formed in 1996 Projekt Bayern is now one of the mainstays of Leavenworth and all the town has to offer. Projekt Bayern’s contributions to the Bavarian Village are many and varied. The group helped form Musikkapelle

Local residents routinely appear in traditional alpine dress to welcome visitors and make them feel like they have truly entered a different world.

Leavenworth—the town band, and also helped costume Edelweiss Tanz Gruppe— the town’s German dance group. They are responsible for erecting the Maibaum (May pole) used in various celebrations throughout the year. They also funded the paintings on the Festhalle and helped build the town bier wagen and the town fountain on Eighth Street. Perhaps the largest contribution Projekt Bayern is responsible for is Oktoberfest, the annual celebration of the harvest and beer. With Projekt Bayern’s help, Oktoberfest has grown from a lightly attended, one-weekend festival to a three-weekend event that attracts thousands. Projekt Bayern is also behind another of Leavenworth’s festivals, Christkindlmarkt (Christmas market), which is held Thanksgiving weekend. The group always welcomes new members and new ideas to keep the Bavarian theme strong. Those interested in helping may contact President Larry Meyer at larrymeyer1@

msn.com or visit the Web site at www. projektbayern.com.

Bavarian Design Review Board Ever wonder how Leavenworth maintains its Bavarian character in its buildings and signs? Leavenworth’s Design Review Board assists designers, builders and businesses in order to promote Leavenworth’s Old World Bavarian theme through the review of new building plans, substantial remodels and signs in the business district. The board is comprised of five members who are appointed by the City Council and mayor and act as an official advisory board to the city. Members are carefully chosen because of their knowledge of Bavarian architecture and experience. They volunteer their time for the betterment of Leavenworth. For more information about the board members and Leavenworth’s design and sign codes, visit www.cityofleavenworth. com/design. 9

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Festivals

Life in Leavenworth is a festival. In keeping with German tradition, the little Bavarian Village nestled at the foot of the Cascade Mountain Range holds Maifest, Oktoberfest and Christkindlmarkt every year. These events, along with exclusive festivals such as the Spring Bird Fest, Ale Fest, Bavarian Bike and Brews, Kinderfest, the International Accordion Festival, the Washington State Autumn Leaf Festival and Icefest give the Bavarian Village its rich character. The variety of activities and educational experiences at these events make visiting Leavenworth truly unique. There is something to celebrate during every season in Leavenworth, so bring the whole family and let the scenery, parades, music and food lift your spirits, and don’t forget to check our Web site for updates—www.leavenworthecho.com.

Ale Fest April 18 The third annual fund-raising event, from 1 p.m. to 11 p.m., is for the Leavenworth Nutcracker Museum. It is becoming a popular event with locals and tourists, with more than 20 mirco-brews on tap, and delicious food and entertainment by local Northwest bands to enjoy throughout the city. The proceeds from the beer tasting fund-raiser support the nonprofit entity and its educational projects. For information call 548-5807 or visit the Ale Fest or museum web site. www.leavenworthalefest.com. www.nutcrackermuseum.com.

M aifest May 8-10 A wonderful spring tradition, this will be the 39th Maifest in the Bavarian Village of flowers. Enjoy the Old World celebration with great live entertainment, including traditional German dancing, the intricate Maipole dance and a street dance. The Looking Good in Lederhosen contest is open to all. The Grand March and Procession is one of the highlights of the weekend as glossy horses, carts, carriages, Bernese mountain dogs, townspeople in their colorful trachten (traditional Bavarian garb), bands, musicians and the Leavenworth bier wagen parade through town. Stroll through the Bavarian Village of flowers, tapping your toes to oompah music. www.leavenworth.org

Leavenworth Spring Bird Fest May 14-17

The Maipole dance is an annual favorite at Maifest as dancers skillfully twist and then unwind their colored ribbons around the Maipole. 10

Celebrate birdsong and explore the natural world during the seventh annual Leavenworth Spring Bird Fest. The Leavenworth area features spectacular habitats, attracting a wide variety of birds. Festival-goers may spot anything from

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Leavenworth Wine Walk June 6 Enjoy entertainment at the Gazebo all weekend. Take a summer stroll and sample wines from many of the premier Northwest wineries in Leavenworth’s tasting rooms or in special tasting sites scattered around town. www.leavenworth.org, www. visitwashingtonfarms.com

Children of all ages line up to make masks, eat ice cream and have their face painted by local artists during the annual Kinderfest.

the tiniest calliope hummingbirds to the most majestic eagles. While birding is the heart of the weekend, activities also include “edu-tainment” science programs, wildflower walks, conservation displays, and arts events. Professionally guided trips and activities, many of them free, range from leisurely strolls to active hikes. Fun for experienced and novice birders of all ages! www.leavenworthspringbirdfest.com

Bavarian Bike and Brews Festival

Leavenworth International Accordion Celebration June 18-21 Accordions like you’ve never experienced them before! Some of the best players from around the world interpret a wide range of music for this dazzling instrument, including jazz, popular, classical, ethnic and everything in between. Visitors and players can enjoy free daytime jam sessions, watch daily competitions on the main stage, three nights

of concerts, attend workshops and free performances in the Gazebo. Not to be missed is the accordion parade through the village, where accordion musicians of all ages stroll along, filling the summer air with their festive harmonies.

Kinderfest July 4 Face painting, hands-on exhibits, art projects, giant inflatable playgrounds and surprises along with popcorn, snow cones, balloons and beverages are free for all children. This is the fest for young families and children as Front Street Park is transformed into a child’s dreamland for a day.

Leavenworth Wine Tasting Festival August 22 This festival, sponsored by the Cascade Foothills Farmland Association, features wines cultivated by some of the premier Washington state vineyards. Learn about the art of regional winemaking while browsing art booths, listening to great live music and savoring gourmet foods and refreshments. This year’s event is at beautiful Sleeping Lady Mountain Resort at 7375 Icicle Road. www.visitwashingtonfarms.com

June 6 Racing up and down the mountain bike trails in Freund Canyon can be exhausting. Drinking ice cold beer at the finish line and listening to live music is a great way to end the day. Participants in this 12th annual IMBA sanctioned cross-country race can savor the flavors from a number of Washington micro-breweries. The course is a rigorous 8.6 miles with 1,800 feet per lap, four creek crossings and spectacular views along the way. www.dasradhaus.com

Musikkapelle Leavenworth is the official town band. They play traditional German songs for all of Leavenworth’s major festivals including the always popular Chicken Dance! 11

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Children attending Salmonfest dress up in colorful costumes and learn about their environment through science, art and storytelling at the Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery.

Meander Through Quilts in the Village September 9-13 From folk art to fine art, quilting has experienced rejuvenated interest in recent years. From personalized patterns to stylized geometry, the array of designs is remarkable. Visitors to Leavenworth during this 14th Annual Quilt Fest can experience the artistry and dedication to craftsmanship evident in fine quilts with demonstrations and featured artists. More than 40 local shops will have everything from vintage to modern quilts on display. The finale is held in the Festhalle. www.quiltersheaven.com

Edelweiss Tanz Gruppe, Leavenworth’s own dance group, entertains the festival crowd with their flying dance. 12

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Leavenworth Fall Music Festival September 5 Come to the spectacular Ski Hill Amphitheater for an afternoon of fantastic music brought to you by highspirited performing bands. This special fund-raising event, now in its fifth year, benefits the Leavenworth Winter Sports Club. Immerse yourself in the music and atmosphere in this intimate open air facility built in the forest overlooking the valley. The surrounding Cascade Mountains provide a dramatic backdrop to the stage. www.skileavenworth.com

Wenatchee River Salmon Festival September 19-20 Celebrate the annual return of the salmon to the Wenatchee River with numerous hands-on activities, educational exhibits, entertainment, arts and crafts and more. This award-winning environmental education event, celebrating its 19th year, is hosted by the Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery and the Okanogan and Wenatchee National Forest. Highlights of the festival include a 3,200-gallon aquarium and the fish maze

Washington State’s Autumn Leaf Festival Float represents the city at parades throughout the Northwest including appearances in Canada, Portland, Spokane, and Seattle every year.

where visitors can peer into the world of salmon and other native fish.

www.salmonfest.org

Washington State Autumn Leaf Festival September 25-27 As September winds to a close and the leaves on the trees turn to lovely shades

of crimson and gold, Leavenworth celebrates the changing of the seasons. This festival, a popular tradition in the Bavarian Village for the past 45 years, attracts bands, floats and parade participants from around the U.S. Northwest and British Columbia. Concerts, dancing, entertainment for the whole family at the Gazebo and around town, ethnic foods, arts and crafts are just some of the events taking place throughout this busy weekend. Enjoy the Grand Parade at noon on Saturday. www.autumnleaffestival.com

Oktoberfest October 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17 No place in the U.S. is better for celebrating “Oktober” than Leavenworth with plenty of live music including award-winning bands from Germany, fun activities for children, dancing, German food and beer, arts and crafts, a used Bavarian clothing sale and traditional procession through town. Now in its 12th year, Oktoberfest has expanded to three weekends with the Festhalle as the center of activities Come join in the fun and don’t forget to do the chicken dance at least once! The ceremonial tapping of the keg by the Bürgermeister (mayor), opens the Oktoberfest celebration.

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Christkindlmarkt

Christmas Lighting Festival

November 27-29 Feel the Old World spirit of Christmas as Leavenworth is transformed into a market full of holiday festivities. This Christmas market for the whole family offers continuous entertainment, children’s activities, lantern decorating and writing letters to Santa. This festival is sponsored by Leavenworth’s Projekt Bayern, which helps maintain the village’s authentic Bavarian atmosphere.

www.christkindlmarkt.projektbayern.com

December 4-6, 11-13, 18-20 Visitors flock like falling snowflakes to town every year for this special event. There is no better place for children and adults to discover the Christmas spirit than at Leavenworth’s most popular festival. Fridays the town is in darkness awaiting the Saturday and Sunday lighting festivities. Everyone gathers at the Gazebo to greet Saint Nicholas. On Saturday the aroma of food booths and roasting

Children love winter in Leavenworth where they can try their hand at “curling” with a broom and a Frisbee during Icefest.

chestnuts fills the air; holiday music from the Gazebo encircles the village while youngsters sled in the park, and holiday personalities stroll the streets. At dusk everyone gathers to sing “Silent Night” and witness the lighting of the village when it is transformed into a magical wonderland of lights, twinkling against a backdrop of majestic mountains. The lighting ceremony on Sunday completes the weekend festivities. www.leavenworth.org

Icefest

The Christmas Lighting Festival has become known nationwide after being named the best Holiday Town in America by A&E television. It has also been featured on Good Morning America, the Travel Channel and Home & Garden TV.

January 16-17, 2010 A fantastic snow sculpture competition, smooshing, snowshoe events, dogsledding, weight pulling and more are followed by a spectacular fireworks display. That’s Icefest, an unconventional winter play weekend for all ages. Did we mention smooshing? Find out how much fun it is to watch a team of people trying to slide in unison along the snow-covered street with 2 x 4s strapped to their feet.

Look for your

Guides to Leavenworth Festivals & Special Events in

Available all over town or by subscription. 215 14th Street • P.O. Box 39 • Leavenworth, WA 98826 Phone: (509) 548-5286 • Fax: (509) 548-4789 14

www.leavenworth.org

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Valley Arts

Leavenworth provides entertainment opportunities practically every weekend of the year. Each festival includes its own entertainment schedule, which is often themed to that festival. (See Festivals Section.) In addition to the events covered here, new programs are added on a regular basis. For an up-to-date list of entertainment events call the Leavenworth Chamber of Commerce, (509) 5485807, or check out our Web site at www.leavenworthecho.com Village Art in the Park Fridays through Sundays from May through mid-October artists display their works in Front Street Park. This is the longest running annual outdoor art show in the state that features professional and amateur artists, many of them demonstrating their skills or producing custom-made works. Village Art in the Park, a nonprofit organization, is a unique addition to the Leavenworth experience. Information is available at (509) 5485809 or www.villageartinthepark.org.

Icicle Arts Icicle Arts is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to build a sustainable and vital arts community in the Upper Wenatchee Valley by promoting the arts and insuring that the arts are integrated into the community through education and presentation of public art and events. Icicle Arts envisions a future where the arts can thrive and prosper in the Upper Wenatchee Valley, where the arts will positively impact our local economy, and where joint partnerships and programs

Leavenworth’s own Village Voices bring beautiful harmony to many of the Leavenworth Festivals.

maximize the resources available to North Central Washington arts organizations. Our intent is to help connect artists with residents and visitors who appreciate, value and actively support the arts in the

Upper Wenatchee Valley. For information call (509) 668-4663 or look on the Web at iciclearts.org.

The Village Voices Leavenworth’s community chorus presents an annual Christmas in the Mountains Concert Dec. 4, 5, 10 and 11 with talented guest artists and friends. For more information call 509-548-9233 or visit www.leavenworthvillagevoices.org.

Sonnenspatzen Girls Choir Leavenworth’s own girls choir and folk dance group under the direction of Glenn Holmes participates throughout the year performing in the festivals and parades. The girls sing and folk dance to the music of Bavaria, delighting their audiences with the culture of Bavaria, their youth and enthusiasm. Visit the Web site to learn more at www.sonnenspatzen.org.

Marlin Handbell Ringers Art in the Park provides artists from around the Northwest with an opportunity to sell their work while providing visitors the chance to find just that right piece for their home.

A Leavenworth tradition since 1979, the ringers are one of the most popular groups in town. Eleven members perform with 108 handbells. The bells, weighing 15

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Valley Arts guest artists share the stage with talented resident performers, delighting audiences with their virtuosity. Weekend concert dates, July 17-Aug. 1. For information call 509-548-6347 or 877-265-6026 or visit the Web site at www. icicle.org.

Canyon Wren Concert Series

The award winning internationally diverse Icicle Creek Piano Trio offer many concerts during the spring and summer at Icicle Creek Music center.

as much as 25 pounds with others that can fit in the palm of a hand, provide another musical backdrop for Leavenworth The ringers perform holiday concerts in December and a concert series in the spring. The group is available for special performances and workshops. Visit online at www.marlinhandbells.com or call (509) 548-4319 for information.

Icicle Creek Music Center Icicle Creek Chamber Music Festival Come celebrate the diversity of intimate music of many genres rooted in the classical tradition at the Chapel Theater at Sleeping Lady Mountain Resort, 7375 Icicle Rd. Each summer, international

April 4: Music and Art Performances by Icicle Creek Piano Trio and Marcollvia Duo, award winning viola and violin duo. Location: Canyon Wren Recital Hall, 7:30 p.m. Featured Winery: Martin-Scott May 16: Music and Dance Performers: Icicle Creek Piano Trio featuring guest artists Elisa Barton, violin; Diana Garcia-Snyder, dancer & media artist Location: Canyon Wren Recital Hall, 7:30 p.m. Featured Winery: Cascadia

Edelweiss Tanz Gruppe Leavenworth’s official Volkstanz Gruppe, or people’s dance group, Edelweiss Tanz Gruppe is a familiar fixture at many of Leavenworth’s festivals. The meaning of “dancing as a language” will become clear after you see them perform. For information visit www.edelweisstanzgruppe.org.

Bronn Journey Christmas Concert Renowned harpist Bronn Journey’s holiday concert is a delight for all ages. His wife Katherine adds her exquisite voice to the program for a Christmas concert that will warm your heart. The concerts are held at the Leavenworth Methodist Church. Information: (509) 548-5807.

Musikkapelle Leavenworth The official town band, Musikkapelle Leavenworth, provides the musical backdrop for Leavenworth. You’ll be hard pressed to visit Leavenworth throughout the year without hearing at least a few notes from these talented local musicians. For information visit www.musikkapelleleavenworth.org. 16

The Marlin Handbell Ringers have been offering their unique blend of musical entertainment since 1979 at community events.

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Leavenworth Summer Theater

The Leavenworth Summer Theater increases the sense of fantasy and wonder for visitors and residents. With its flagship show “The Sound of Music” LST attracts top performers from around the Northwest to entertain full-house audiences under the stars or at the Festhalle. This year’s summer lineup includes “Singing in the Rain” and “Pirates of Penzance.” Live, Outdoors and Under the Stars… and Downtown in the Festhalle The 2009 Leavenworth Summer Theater season kicks off July 3 with “The Sound of Music” high above Leavenworth at the spectacular Ski Hill Amphitheater. Join us for the magic that makes the hills come alive. A Bavarian Village classic!

Join us for theater in Leavenworth! An experience worth sharing. www.leavenworthsummertheater.org

Summer Tickets Summer Reserved Seating: $14, $22,

$28. For tickets call (509) 548-2000 beginning June 5. Infants and children under 5 are not admitted.

2009 SUMMER SEASON “The Sound of Music” July 3, 4, 10, 11, 16, 18, 21, 23, 25, 30, August 1, 4, 7, 11, 14, 19, 21, 26, 29, 30, 8:00 p.m. Ski Hill Amphitheater, Wenatchee National Forest.

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July 15, 17, 22, 24, 31, August 6, 8, 12, 15, 18, 22, 27. 8:00 p.m. Hatcher y Park, Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery

July 29, August 5, 13, 20, 25, 28 at 8:00 p.m., August 1, 8, 15, 22 - 2:00 p.m. matinees, Festhalle, downtown Leavenworth.

A holiday Favorite • “A Christmas Carol” “Singin’ in the Rain.” You remember the plot. You love the characters. You know “the song.” It’s no less than the stage adaptation of one of the most celebrated and beloved films of all time at Hatchery Park in the beautiful Icicle Valley. The romantic musical comedy is set in the days of Hollywood’s transformation from the silent era to the advent of the talkies. It’s a singing, dancing spectacular with a hit parade score of Hollywood standards, all topped off with spirited tap dancing and the famous rain scene. Get ready for “Pirates of Penzance.” Laugh along on this rollicking tale of pirates on the high seas and damsels in distress. In spite of being accidentally apprenticed to a pirate king as a child, Frederic has led a very sheltered life. So when he arrives on shore with his boisterous shipmates, there are a few surprises in store for him! Swashbuckling pirates, bumbling bobbies, and a modern major general make for great entertainment in the air-conditioned Festhalle!

The classic Dickens Christmas story returns for an encore performance at our spacious new location at the Leavenworth Festhalle, just 2 blocks from the Christmas lighting ceremony! Watch the lights come on, grab a bite to eat, then stroll down to the Festhalle. It’s the perfect family treat to complete your Leavenworth Christmas holiday. December 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21 at 8:00 p.m A Christmas Carol tickets are $20 and $16, reserved seating. Purchase at the summer box office June 6 through August 31 or by phone order only (no walk up sales) beginning again on Nov. 4.

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Family Fun

No matter what you and your family like, there’s certainly something for everyone to do in Leavenworth and the Upper Valley. From the numerous possibilities for outdoor adventure to the diverse array of shops in Leavenworth, you’ll be hard-pressed not to find something everyone likes. Here’s a guide to some of the more interesting activities available to visitors and residents of Leavenworth. Upper Valley Museum at Leavenworth Managed by the Upper Valley Historical Society, the museum houses displays and offers heritage presentations related to specific topics. Winter hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursday through Sunday; summer hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Located on the Barn Beach Reserve site at 347 Division St., the museum teems with historical lore, much of it published. You can buy a treasure in the gift shop. Call (509) 548-0728 or write to POB 2189, Leavenworth, WA 98826 for information or www.uppervalleymuseum.org.

The Nutcracker Museum One of Leavenworth’s unique treasures is The Leavenworth Nutcracker Museum,

a site on the southwest corner of Front and Eighth streets. Inside the museum you will find over 5,000 nutcrackers, some dating back to the 14th century. The collection includes pieces made of porcelain, silver, bronze, stainless steel, ivory and wood. One old nutcracker even includes a papiermâché face of Napoleon. The museum was started by Arlene and George Wagner in 1995. They have been collecting nutcrackers since the 1960s and are adding new pieces all of the time. The museum is known around the world as one of the finest collections, and artists come regularly to the museum to sign and show some of their latest works. Every member of the family will find something to enjoy at the Nutcracker Museum - traditional toy soldier nutcrack-

Nutcracking shoes made in France are displayed at the Nutcracker Museum.

ers, Santa nutcrackers, Disney character nutcrackers - in all shapes and sizes from the tiniest to some that are 6 feet tall. Take a break and stop in to see the nutcrackers; it’s worth the time.

Icicle Junction Resort Activities Center Opportunities for fun are unlimited at Icicle Junction. When the sun is shining, the miniature golf course is the place to be. If being outdoors isn’t for you, the airconditioned video arcade will keep you pleased for hours. If miniature golf and video games aren’t your thing, then stop in at Icicle Junction Cinema to catch the latest movie. Call 509-548-2400 or visit the Web site at www.iciclejunction.com for information.

The Upper Valley Museum offers visitors a look back at the colorful history of Leavenworth before it was the Bavarian Village.

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Enzian Falls Championship Putting Course Located a short distance from Leaven-

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Family Fun worth’s downtown core, Enzian Falls is a sure-shot destination for those in your family who love the links. Designed for beginners or advanced players, Enzian’s 18-hole, natural bent grass course is sure

Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery With all the concerns these days about climate change and the environment, the Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery provides an excellent opportunity to experience firsthand nature and all it holds. Exhibits include stock pens full of fingerlings, and in the late spring visitors might be lucky enough to witness adult salmon returning to spawn. It’s a great way to learn about the important niche salmon play in our ecosystem and what kind of efforts are needed to make sure they stay around. During the winter months, the hatchery

offers naturalist-guided snowshoe walking tours to demonstrate survival techniques and the local wildlife. Tours are free and open to children over 8, but reservations are required. The hatchery is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. For information call 509-5487641.

Living Nativity One of Leavenworth’s longstanding Christmas traditions, the Living Nativity performances takes place Dec. 21-24 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Nazarene Church at 111 Ski Hill Dr. A Christmas Eve service

Enzian Falls Putting Course.

to please. While on the course, players are treated to amazing views of the surrounding mountains and wilderness, and also the occasional bleat from the course’s resident goats, Snowball, Brigitta and Snowhopper. Call 509-548-5269 for information or www.enzianfalls.com.

13th Annual Lantern Parade Create your own lantern, and then join the procession from the gazebo in Front Street Park to the Festhalle.The parade is part of Christkindlmarkt, a Projekt Bayern event, and gets underway Friday and Saturday, Nov. 27 and 28 at 5:30 p.m. For information call 548-5807, or visit the Web site at www.christkindlmarktleavenworth.com

Oooh! Children learn about life under the rocks at the bottom of the creek during Salmonfest.

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at 9 p.m. will follow the last performance. For more information call 548-5292.

Liberty Orchards

Center at Rocky Reach Dam, which is surrounded by 18 acres of landscaped grounds. Watch a movie in the theater, look a salmon in the eye through the fish viewing windows or see history come alive in the Museum of the Columbia in the dam’s powerhouse. It’s all free! Go at your own pace or ask for a guided tour. Enjoy breakfast, lunch or a snack at Alexandria’s Café. The Visitor Center is open from March 14 to Halloween. Call 509-663-7522 or visit www.chelanpud.org.

Your Family Name Home of the world famous Aplets and Cotlets, Liberty Orchards in Cashmere is just a short drive down U.S. Highway 2 from Leavenworth. Liberty Orchards’ friendly employees will guide you through every step of the process that produces the renowned candy from the hand-sorting of the walnuts to the hand-packed boxes. Of course, samples are provided! Call 509782-4088 for information.

Rocky Reach Hydro Project There’s fun for everyone at the Visitor

Learn the origin of your family name. Our specialists have researched the beginning of over 1 million sir names. Discover if you have a family crest or motto. It only takes a few minutes. It’s fun and best of all, it’s absolutely free. Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Call 509-293-6776.

Studio 1890 Have some fun! Many outfits and sizes to choose. Walk-in 635 Front St. Large groups are encouraged to make an appointment, call 509-548-3035. Photographs developed in seconds with our digital system. Ask

about our daily specials.

Ohme Gardens County Park This nationally acclaimed 9-acre alpine garden was created on a barren hilltop overlooking the Columbia River by the Ohme family 80 years ago. Pronounced as it’s written, (oh-me), the gardens provide a maze of stone paths which lead to fernbordered pools with trickling waterfalls, rustic shelters, secluded hideaways and a wishing well. All these wonders are set with a view of the Columbia River and the valley below. The park is open from April 15 to October 15. Call 509-662-5785 or visit www.ohmegardens.com for information.

Electrifying fun Come once, come again to Rocky Reach Dam Visitor Center

Learn, lunch, run, jump, look a salmon in the eye. Bring the family. Seven miles north of Wenatchee on Highway 97A. Open March 14 to Oct. 31. Free. Call 509.663.7522 or visit www.chelanpud.org for information.

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Outdoors

Visitors and outdoor enthusiasts will be overjoyed by the abundance of outdoor activities and natural beauty the area has to offer. You can go rafting, kayaking, hiking, mountain biking and tubing during the summer, while downhill and cross-country skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing and snowmobiling opportunities abound in winter. Hiking

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Ski Hill Loop The Ski Hill Loop provides great views of the valley on a 2-mile or 5-mile journey. Go west on Hwy. 2 from the Leavenworth Ranger Station. Turn right on Ski Hill Drive (You’ll see a sign with a skier on it)

and proceed about two miles to the top of the hill. Leave your rig in the parking lot and head out into nature.

ful views of the lake and surrounding woods.

Old Pipeline Bed in Tumwater Canyon

Twin Lakes has two legs. The first 3.5-miles of the trail take you to your first lake, and then another 3/4 of a mile takes you to the second. Both lakes are closed to fishing. To find your way to these twin jewels, follow Hwy. 207 north parallel to Lake Wenatchee until it banks left. Take a right on the White River Road. Follow signs for the Napeequa Crossing Campground and immediately after, park on the right hand side.

This trail in Tumwater Canyon offers a 2-mile round trip, views of the Wenatchee River and sandy beaches for tired hikers to rest their feet. From Leavenworth travel 1.7 miles west on Hwy. 2 and turn left at the public fishing/picnicking area. Hike across the bridge there and head upstream.

Blackbird Island Not a national forest trail but an excellent family choice. The Waterfront Park trail meanders along the Wenatchee River. Go west on Hwy. 2 from the Ranger Station, turn left at Ninth Street (intersection with traffic light), turn left at the end of Ninth and drive down the unpaved road to the parking area. Signs are at the trailhead.

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A bit of a steep climb, Icicle Ridge trail offers nice views of the surrounding valleys. An excellent choice for an early season hike, as this trail’s snow cover doesn’t linger. The trailhead is approximately 1.5 miles out Icicle Rd. on the right hand side. The trail proceeds through a burn area. A recreation pass is required.

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The Okanogan and Wenatchee National Forest provides over 2,600 miles of trails for those who like to experience nature at a leisurely pace. Between early spring and late fall, it’s doubtful you can cover all those trails, but you can have fun trying. The Leavenworth Ranger Station (open year ‘round) and Lake Wenatchee Ranger Station (summer only) have trail maps and other information to guide you. It’s always a good idea to check with the ranger stations so you are aware of conditions before heading out on a day trip. A valid recreation pass is required at several trailheads. The Forest Service offers a $30 annual recreation pass, which is good for one year from the month of purchase, or a $5 daily pass. These passes allow the bearer to park at various recreation sites and visitors centers in Oregon and Washington national forests. An interagency annual pass is also available, $80 adults, $10 seniors. The pass provides access to and is honored at sites charging fees for entrance into federal recreation areas. If you’re more adventurous and want to get into some truly pristine wilderness, be sure to check with the ranger station so you know about permits and permission you may be required to have or visit www. fs.fed.us/passespermits.Check with the Leavenworth office for the Alpine Lakes Wilderness permit.

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Outdoors Cashmere Area Devils Gulch Trail

For a great early season trek, hikers can expect 17 miles of cliffs and hillsides, as they head up and over Mission Ridge and wind across Mission Creek three times. Leave Hwy. 2, go over the bridge at Aplets Way in Cashmere and turn right on Pioneer Avenue. After two blocks on Pioneer, turn left on Mission Creek Road and follow it until it becomes a dirt road. When you hit the dirt, travel on for another 2.7 miles to the turnout. The trail will be on your right.

Biking If you prefer to move through the backcountry quicker than your feet allow, you’ll be happy to know Leavenworth and the surrounding area provide excellent opportunities for mountain biking. Consult the

local ranger stations for information on the best mountain biking experiences in the area and pick up one of their brochures on biking trails in the Upper Valley.

Rafting and Kayaking For those who enjoy water sports, a number of outdoor outfitters in the area will help get you gear up for some thrilling, exciting, wet, wild unbelievable fun! The Wenatchee River at the foothills of the towering Cascades reflects all the land around it, extreme and powerful in some areas, smooth and placid in others. Rafting season takes off in April and runs through October. Snowpack runoff ramps up the river’s water volume providing thrilling white water rafting adventures with class IV, III and II rapids April through midJuly. Several outfitters provide their guests with all the necessary gear a 17- to 20-mile, 4- to 5-hour journey requires.

As the sunny, dry temperatures persist throughout the summer, water levels even out and the Wenatchee offers incredible slightly less white-knuckle rides. Mid-July through October many local area outfitters offer class III rafting trips as well as scenic, educational 1- to 3-hour journeys, recommended for children, seniors and anybody looking to enjoy a relaxing day soaking up sun on the river. To check out the plentiful wildlife, fish, birds and majestic countryside while listening to stories and history of the area, bring binoculars. Inflatable kayak outings are also offered mid-July through September. Many outfitters request payment and reservations 30 days in advance in addition to signing a release, as rafting involves an element of inherent risk. For inexperienced rafters, kayakers or those not familiar with the Wenatchee, the use of one of the outfitting companies is highly advised before tackling the river’s various twists and turns. Costs for outings range from $40 to $90 per person. Prices vary depending on which trip you take, the day of the week and the size of your group. Area companies you can contact are RiverRiders.com, Osprey Rafting Co., and Leavenworth Outfitters.

Tubing

Rafting can be exhilarating or peaceful depending on the time of year.

Not much of an adrenaline junkie seeking the white-knuckled thrills of rafting and kayaking? Would you rather spend a summer day floating down the river and towing your favorite dog and cooler along behind you, getting sunburned? Then don’t worry, because there are plenty of tubing opportunities around Leavenworth. Several local rafting companies also offer tubing equipment and guide services, catering to the mellow adventurer in us all. Perfect for kids and families.

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Washington is renowned for its excellent rock climbing options throughout the state. The Leavenworth area is no different, and your best bet to be like Spider Man probably comes at Peshastin Pinnacles State Park, a couple of miles east of Leavenworth on Hwy. 2. Or discover the many rock walls ideal for climbing by traveling up Icicle Canyon. Some climbs have safety systems already in place. For complete information on climbing in the Upper Valley consult the ranger station

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and local outdoor sports outfitters for updated conditions, supplies and local rock climbing guide books.

Golf For the golf lover who visits Leavenworth, there are numerous opportunities to perfect your swing. Regulation golfers can play at the Leavenworth Golf Club or Kahler Glen Golf and Ski Resort near Lake Wenatchee. They offer challenging courses nestled in amazing mountain scenery. Enzian Falls in Leavenworth offers a professional level putting course. This is not a miniature golf course, but rather a highly specialized course to help the golfing enthusiasts with their short game. Real grass, sand and water traps make this a true learning experience for putting. After a few rounds, you’ll feel like you could make a 25-footer on the 17th at Augusta. The Icicle Junction Activity Center in Leavenworth provides excellent miniature golf opportunities for families.

Horseback Riding Leavenworth and the surrounding area provide an ample opportunity to enjoy

time with our equine friends. Two campgrounds to check out while in the area are Blackpine Campground and Chiwawa Horse Camp. Always check with the ranger district before embarking on a trail ride. Call Eagle Creek Ranch for guided trail rides at 1-800-221-7433.

Volkssport The Bavarian Volkssport Association is the Leavenworth branch of an international organization that sponsors walks and events around the world. Fall Walk, Oct. 10-11, begins both days at Osborn Elementary School at 7 a.m. with options to walk in Leavenworth or Peshastin. The Volkssport Assn. will also have a number of other skiing, walking and biking events throughout the year, www.ava.org/clubs/bva/bva.html. For information, contact Pat Russell at 5484084

Cross-country skiing The Leavenworth area is a cross-country skier’s Eden. The Leavenworth Winter Sports Club provides and maintains a number of trails. Stevens Pass also has a Nordic skiing area, as do Lake Wenatchee State Park and Kahler Glen. In fact, Leavenworth’s Torin Koos represented the United States at the 2006 Turin Olympics. For information about the LWSC visit www.skileavenworth.com.

Leavenworth’s ski hill offers downhill and cross-country skiing, ski jumping and even a tubing run.

Snowmobiling If you like to have a little machine power underneath you as you explore the vast winter wonderlands in the area, then you’re in luck. Miles upon miles of trails are open for exploring, from those that a beginner can navigate to those that take an expert touch. For information on snowmobiling opportunities in the area, visit the Leavenworth Ranger Station.

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Peshastin Pinnacles State Park offer climbers an opportunity to practice their skills.

The Leavenworth area is becoming well-known for producing top level winter sports competitors. The Leavenworth Ski Hill. Stevens Pass, and Mission Ridge are all less than 50 miles from Leavenworth. If you have little ones who aren’t coordinated enough to handle skis or a board, then take them to the ski hill for a thrilling day of tubing, which provides fun for all ages. 23

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The Wenatchee River Ranger District maintains approximately 33 camping sites on national forest lands around Leavenworth. Facilities range from rustic to modern including flush toilets. Some sites are paved to accommodate RVs up to 50 feet long. Some of the rustic campgrounds cannot accommodate large trailers or motor homes, so it is always wise to check with the Leavenworth or Lake Wenatchee Ranger Station before you find yourself in a campground with no room to turn around. Fees for campgrounds vary depending on the services available. For more information about campgrounds in the Okanogan and Wenatchee National Forest contact the Leavenworth Ranger Station at (509) 548-2550.

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Ag Tourism

Twelve years ago who could imagine that Washington would become the next breathtaking wine-touring country to rival Napa Valley? With serene vineyards stretching over rolling hills similar to a Bavarian Alps backdrop, it’s no wonder the area is one of the fastest-growing wine regions in the world.

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The wine industry in the entire state is roaring. Six years ago, the state had about 125 of them. Today, Hank Manriquez, executive director for the Cascade Foothills Farmland Association, said that number now surpasses 500, with half a billion dollars in sales In Chelan County and the Upper Valley, the growth as been proportionally identical. From the handful of wineries 10 years ago, now more than 40 wineries, tasting rooms and vineyards dot the county’s landscape. Most wineries are located in loose clusters in Leavenworth, Lake Chelan and Wenatchee, in a region famous for four beautiful seasons of recreation. Leavenworth alone houses 12 wine tasting rooms, Manriquez said. “They’re the people who really bring the people into the area,” he added. “As far as the economy and the selling of the wine, they do more than all the rest put together.”

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Ice wine is made by leaving the grapes on the vine until after the first freeze. This raises the sugar content and makes a very sweet flavored dessert wine.

Our wine region specializes in handmade boutique wines. Most wineries are family operations, making 500 to 800 cases a year. The largest wineries make nearly 5,000 cases a year, including Lake Chelan Winery and St. Laurent in Wenatchee. The county turns out nearly 60,000 cases a year altogether, Manriquez said. The area shares the same latitude as premier wine regions such as northern France. The grapes thrive here under the 17 hours of sun per day, two more hours than California’s prime growing region. Washington state is the second largest wine producer in the nation. The area’s fall freezes allow winemakers to produce a sweet, rich ice wine that few regions can accommodate. What makes Chelan County wines unique when compared to French, Chilean, California wines and wines from Walla Walla is the industry’s newness when compared to its competitors, Manriquez said. “It’s in development stages,” he said. “And people are always looking for something new.” Valley winemakers experiment with both white and red varieties with equal curiosity and passion. It’s too early to 27

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Apples and pears are still the primary fruit grown in the Wenatchee River Valley. Early fall is the best time to get them fresh from the trees.

say which kinds of wines will establish a reputation in our region. Each variety continues to garner awards and high marks at international wine competitions. Historically, this region has always grown grapes. The first recorded winemaker was John Galler, a Dutch trapper. Galler was traveling through the area when he fell in the river and was rescued by a young American Indian woman, whom he later married. He settled and began planting grapes circa 1870. In 1921 the newspaper reported that Galler produced 15 to 20 barrels of wine a year and earned over $2,000 a year in wine sales. Several of the area’s vineyards are converted orchards. Apple and fruit prices drove orchardists to innovate. Louie Wagoner’s neighbors thought he was crazy when he replaced 10 acres of pears with wine grapes. SEVEN years later Wagoner’s Icicle Ridge Winery is thriving and his

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vineyards continue to expand. Grapes need a third of the water of tree fruit and require little, if any, chemical sprays. Don’t miss the wine stomping during the summer crush period or the wineand-chocolate winter tastings. Wine tastings are scheduled year ‘round and many wineries are open seven days a week. The most popular times to tour the vineyards are in early summer when the buds begin to break and in late summer when the grapes are at their fullest. You don’t have to leave the kids at home to enjoy area wineries. Orchards and farms are always nearby, offering hayrides, petting zoos and tours of an old fruit packing line. A complete list of wineries and tasting rooms in Chelan, Douglas and Grant Counties can be found at visitwashingtonwineries.com or visitwashingtonfarms. com.

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Shopping Guide

Leavenworth offers a variety of truly unique local shops and delicatessens. You can find some of the best German sausage, fine cheese, quality local wines and fresh baked breads for a truly memorable picnic in Riverfront Park or for a mountain hike. You can shop for beautiful art work in one of our many galleries, gorgeous clocks, European nutcrackers or Russian nesting dolls in one of our old world gift shops. Of course there are a number of shops that specialize in traditional German items, cuckoo clocks, beer steins and Hummels, but there are also shops that specialize in gifts from around the world as well as traditional American made items. So shop till you drop or just browse between the beer gardens and wine tasting shops that keep our visitors coming back year after year! Check our Web site, www.leavenworthecho.com, for exciting shopping opportunities.

An Australian Store Agape Outback LLC 929 Front Street (509) 548-3088 Awesome Australian hats, dusters, food, sheepskin boots, stuffed animals, signs, merino wool bed socks. Body cooling neck wraps, “Cobber” and Neck Buddy. Great selection of knives and swords, including Lord of the Rings. Great Family Suite upstairs. See ad Page 29.

Cascadia Winery 10090 Main St. Peshastin (509) 548-7900 Cascadia Winery’s tasting room offers unique and practical items, including Rothschild Farm food line, eco-friendly candles, wine racks, bottle openers, stoppers, wine journals, books, cards, art and more. See ad Page 28.

Leavenworth’s collection of gift shops provide shoppers an opportunity to find a truly unique gift for friends and family.

Custom Woodwork and Gift Shop 7530 Icicle Road, 2.8 miles (509) 548-4465 If you’re looking for that truly unique gift, take the short drive up Icicle Road, where you will find a traditional German craftsman at work in his shop making wooden tree ornaments, birdhouses, jewelry boxes, kaleidoscopes, walking sticks, bowls, platters, pens, perfume pens,

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oil lights, shelf clocks, vases, trivets, and much more. To see is to believe! See ad Page 33.

Das Oak Haus Rustic Living 904 Front Street-downstairs Motteler Village Shops (509) 548-4141 Specializing in master crafted rustic and lodge furniture. Lamps, home decor, grandfather clocks, area rugs and other mar velous home accessories.  Our showroom is a fun place to browse. See ad Page 54

Das Rad Haus (The Bike House) 1207 Front Street (509) 548-5615 Your bicycle specialty shop, providing rentals, repairs, sales and local advice about trails. Maps and local information dispensed with passionate enthusiasm. Stop by or check us out on the Web at dasradhaus.com. See ad Page 22.

Der Tier Shoppe 933 Front St. (509)548-4305 (800)980-8669 Visit our gallery of fine art by Jeff Tift, and collectibles featuring Anheuser-Busch steins, Glass Baron hand-blown figurines, Polish pottery, decorative tiles, Ross Bendixen metal sculpture, and intricate paintings by talented artists. See ad Page 29.

Die Musik Box 933 Front. St. (800) 288-5883, (509) 548-6152 We invite you to our wonderful world of music boxes! Ballerinas pirouette inside beautiful gold carillons, carousel horses prance in lighted carousels, the world’s largest disc player will amaze and delight your senses. Come, see and hear music boxes to satisfy the novice to the most discriminating collector! See ad Page 29.

Eden Salon and Day Spa 321- 9th Street, Suite 104 (509) 548 3336 (EDEN) Experience head-to-toe renewal in Eden’s calming atmosphere. With naturally based corrective skin care, you will look and feel younger. Enjoy ultimate healing and relaxation for your mind and body with facials, massage, and other spa services. They also have wonderful manicures, pedicures, mineral makeup, salon and wedding services. See ad Page 34.

Fashion For Twelve 905 Commercial Street (509) 548-6175 Shop for casual clothing in junior and

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misses sizes. Souvenir T-shirts and sweatshirts for men, women and children. Nothing in the shop is priced over $12.99. All new merchandise. Credit cards accepted. See ad Page 32.

Fudge Hut and Espresso 933 Front Street, Suite C (866) 204-4438, (509) 548-0466 Fudge, fudge, fudge! 35 flavors including sugar free. Stop in for a sample of our delicious homemade fudge. Try our many flavors of Italian sodas and we serve the best mochas and lattes! See ad Page 29.

Gifts from Russia 900 Front Street, Suite F Motteler Village Shops (509) 548-2388 The largest importers of traditional Russian arts and crafts in the Northwest. You will find some of the finest Russian cultural and traditional gifts such as Matrioshka, or nesting dolls in many sizes and styles. Birch Bark items, Icons, Baltic amber, Porcelain, and lacquer boxes. Our selections are from world renown Russian factories. See ad Page 54.

Icicle Valley Photography-Reed Carlson Iciclevalleyphotography.com (509) 548-0606 Specializes in family portrait and wedding photography, as well as commercial and documentary projects. On location or in studio, we provide the best images for your needs. See ad Page 18.

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Shopping Guide The Candle Connection

Come celebrate our 23rd anniversary. The Pacific Northwest’s source for Christmas collectibles, and holiday home decor. Department 56 Premier Dealer and Washington State’s only Christopher Radko Starlight Store. Fine European ornaments, nativities, nutcrackers, Christmas Krinkles and the latest in Christmas decorating ideas. See ad Page 56.

725 Front Street (509) 548-5768 We feature Yankee Root and Tyler scented candles, Wood Wick, quality dripless tapers, pillar and Birthday name candles. You will find soy candles, potpourri oils, burners and much more. We offer a large selection and variety of candles and accessories. See ad Page 33.

The Hat Shop- Wood Shop 721 Front Street (509) 548-4442 We specialize in men’s and women’s hats and costume novelty hats from around the world. The Wood Shop features handmade wooden toys and puzzles made in Leavenworth, along with toys and Christmas ornaments from around the world. See ad Page 30.

It’s a celebration of life here in the Great Northwest. We feature contemporary clothing and accessories for men and women, including Pendleton sportswear and blankets. Also unusual gifts and distinctive home accents. We’re across from the Gazebo. See ad Page 30.

The Haus of Angels, Etc.

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906-G Front Street-Motteler Village Shops (509) 548-5484 725 Front Street (509) 548-0989 (866) 548-5484 We feature angels of every kind! Willow Tree, Foundations, Angels Among Us, Sarah’s Angels, jewelry, garden angels, tree toppers, fiber optics, and year ‘round Christmas including an assortment of nativities. We have some handcrafted items made exclusively for our shop. In two locations to serve you. See ad Page 54.

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Icicle River Clothing Company 827 Front Street, downstairs (509) 548-8090

Alpenhof Mall-217-9th St. 509-548-2039

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Leavenworth Tattoo & Piercing Haus 210 Division St. (509) 548-INKU (4658) Leavenworth Tattoo & Piercing Haus offers the largest art selection and most relaxing atmosphere in the Wenatchee region. State of the art sterilization and attention to detail insures our clients will receive the finest tattoo! See ad Page 31.

Liberty Orchards Co., Inc. Aplets & Cotlets 117 Mission Avenue, Cashmere, WA. (509) 782-4088 Just a few miles east of Leavenworth it is worth the stop to the sweetest spot in Cashmere. Stop by the Aplets and Cotlets Country Store for free tours and samples of their famous Liberty Orchards candies. Sugar free, plus other gourmet treats, Washington state specialties, Apple Kitchen gifts and more! See ad Page 2.

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Mainz Haus of Rock, Etc. 220 Ninth Street (509) 548-1078 Washington’s finest rock shop offers collectible rocks including fossils and petrified wood, bookends, stone lamps, hand blown glass, Black Hills gold and jewelry made by local artists, books and supplies on rocks. See ad Page 32.

Motteler Village Shops On the corner of Ninth and Front Streets (509) 548-4141 A collection of Leavenworth’s finest shops under one roof. Find the perfect angel for your special angel at the Haus of Angels, Etc. Unique treasures of beautiful glass and porcelain, Icons, jewelry, something for the whole family at Gifts from Russia. Decorate your home with fine lodge furniture and accessories from Das Oak Haus, Order custom designed pearl jewelry at the Pearl Haus, and get your beautifully framed pictures of nature at its best from the New Pelican Photo Gallery. Also

food treats, even for your pets. Cards, stationery, and gift items. You can even mail your items right there at Das Copy Shoppe. See our ads Page 54.

Nussknacker Haus 735 Front Street (800) 892-3989, (509) 548-4708 A visit to Leavenworth just isn’t complete until you’ve seen one of the largest selections of nutcrackers and smokers in the world. The Nussknacker Haus has something for everyone. For information visit our Web site at www.nussknackerhaus. com for monthly news. See ad Page 3

Östling and Brooks, Designer Goldsmiths 905 Commercial Street (509) 548-4456 Designers and makers of fine jewelry. Unique collections of wedding rings, diamond and color gemstone jewelry and pieces with a local theme. Designs by national and international award winner, Margaret Östling. Established 1982. See ad Page 32.

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Shopping Guide Pearl Haus 900 Front St. Suite D Motteler Village Shops (509)-888-2785 Unique treasures for men, women and children: watches, lapis globes, fossils, art, jewelry and accessories. One-of-a-kind salt and fresh-water pearl jewelry creations. Large selection of colors and types of pearls including traditional round, biwa, star, and coins pearls. See ad Page 54.

Pelican Photo Gallery 900 Front St., Suite B Motteler Village Shops (509) 548-2100 We are proud to bring you beautiful images of America’s National Parks and scenic byways. Visit our Web site at www. PelicanPhotoGallery.com. See ad Page 54.

Rayfield Brothers Excavating, Inc. 9810 Big Y Junction Road, Peshastin (509) 548-5135 Complete commercial and residential site development, utilities, septic systems, road building, rock splitting and rock wall construction. Your complete source for gravel supplies and deliveries. See ad Page 28.

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory 636 Front Street in the Visconti’s Building (509) 548-6525 Indulge yourself! Fresh selection of caramel apples, fine assorted chocolates, homemade fudge in up to twenty flavors and other delicious treats. Look for Truffles the bear in front of the store and come in for free “SAMPLES” See ad Page 33.

Ryan Patrick Vineyards 636 Front Street, below Visconti’s Restaurant (509) 888-2236 Come taste our award winning Washington wines! Tasting room is open daily from 12:30 to 5:30. See ad Page 28.

Solstice Spa & Suites 925 Commercial Street (888) 548-4SPA (509) 548-7515 Solstice honors the healing properties of nature with an extensive menu of outdoor inspired wellness therapies, three luxurious suites and boutique shopping; each providing an unparalleled experience without requiring technical gear! See ads Pages 34 and 45.

Step Back In Tyme Photo Parlor 217 Ninth Street, Suite F- Alpenhof Mall (509) 548-4249 Dress up isn’t just for kids anymore!

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Make a memory when you step back in tyme to the Wild West, Bavarian, Pirate or Victorian age. Dogs, babies and large groups are welcome! See our ad Page 31.

Tannenbaum Shoppe 735 Front Street (877) 548-7014, (509) 548-7014 A showcase of Leavenworth’s fine c o l l e c t i b l e s i n c l u d i n g H a r m o ny Kingdom, Precious Moments, Dept. 56 Villages and Hummels and many more. For information visit our Web site, www.tannenbaumshoppe.com. See ad Page 3.

The Obertal Mall Commercial and 9th Sts. A unique collection of shops in the Fable Mall on 9th St. (the Pink Bldg.) stop in for a bite to eat at the Chinese restaurant, or have a decadent Swiss chocolate. Watch the fun while they make popcorn and fudge. You rock at the rock collectors shop. Scented candles, clothing items, man things, local artist pictures. Something

for everyone, including Bling! See ad Page 31.

Village Alps 217-9th St. Alpenhof Mall (509) 548-2039 Diets Not Allowed! Hundreds of candies and specialty foods, most made locally. 55 flavors of taffy, homemade fudge, Aplets and Cotlets, Try our samples ! Dolls at low, low prices. Gifts that are sure to please and prices that you will appreciate. See ad Page 31.

Village Pharmacy 815 Front Street (509) 548-7622 At Leavenworth Village Pharmacy you’ll find everything you need from greeting cards and gifts to party supplies, toys, household items, toiletries and more! The full-service pharmacy is staffed with friendly folks ready to give you the best in customer service. See ad Page 30.

Wenatchee Valley Mall 511 Valley Mall Parkway, East Wenatchee (509) 884-6645 We n a t c h e e Va l l e y M a l l o f f e r s uncompromising style and selection with over 40 stores and four leading department stores: Sears, Bed Bath and Beyond, Macy’s and Ross. New Opening 2009 – rue21.  Just take a quick 30 minute scenic drive from Leavenworth. See ad Page 33.

Wooly Bully Yarns 905 Commercial Street #1 (866) 44WOOLY, (509) 548-0895 Discover fine yarns to delight your senses, along with patterns and books from today’s most creative designers. Featured yarns from Manos del Urrguay, Noro, Great Adirondacks, Cascade, Trendsetter, Crystal Palace, and others. Classes, supplies, gifts too. See ad Page 32.

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(509) 548-1501 1033 Commercial St. www.theweddinghaus.com

DISCOVER A WORLD-CLASS SPA & LODGING EXPERIENCE IN THE HEART OF LEAVENWORTH! Massage · Facials · Body Scrubs & Wraps · Manicure/Pedicure Microdermabrasion · Couple’s Treatments · Foot Therapies Pregnancy & Oncology Treatments · Hydrotherapy Steam & Infrared · Stay & Spa Packages · Gift Certificates

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Dining Guide

Whether you crave bratwurst at a sidewalk cafe or an elegant fireside feast, every dining experience can be found in the Leavenworth area. Food choices range from standard American fare, including hamburgers, pizza, steak, seafood and home-style cooking to Italian, Mexican and, of course, German. The dining is casual, but the food and service are often world class. So take your time, enjoy one of our local wines, some robust German ale or your favorite cup of gourmet coffee while you savor some of the finest food in the Pacific Northwest. And as they say in Bavaria, Guten appetit!

Andreas Keller Restaurant 829 Front Street, Downstairs (509) 548-6000 This year Andreas Keller is celebrating 20 years of excellence in the Bavarian tradition. Considered one of the most authentic Bavarian restaurants in town, our Old World gast-haus features wooden barrel booths, hand painted murals and more live music than any place in town and has plenty of room for dancing. The roasted scheweinshax’n are famous, as well as the rotisserie-chicken, huge pretzels and excellent Bavarian beer and wine. Homemade soups are served daily. Banquet facilities and party arrangements are available by reservation. On Front Street across from the Gazebo. See ad Page 37.

Bratwurst is always a favorite at Leavenworth Festivals. Area restaurants offer Bavarian favorites and a host of delicious fare.

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The Bären Haus 208 Ninth Street (509) 548-4535 “The finest family dining experience in Leavenworth” since 1981. Enjoy our famous reubens made from fresh homemade bread, authentic German dishes or our hand tossed pizzas. You’ll be pleasantly satisfied. Complement your generously portioned meal with a German beer or fine wine. Are you comfortable and relaxed in your hotel? We have an outstanding To Go Menu available! See ad Page 38.

Bavarian Bakery 1330 Highway 2 (509) 548-2244 Authentic German Laupenpretzels, Danish, cakes, rye breads and Broetchen. Made daily from scratch! Guten appetit! Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays. See ad Page 36.

The Big Y Café Junction of Highway 2 and 97 (509) 548-5012 At the Big Y Café you’ll get fantastic homestyle cooking for a great price! Our daily

specials, friendly service, homemade pies and cinnamon rolls will bring you back to The Y, where friends go to meet friends! See ad Page 39.

The Cheesemonger’s Shop 819 Front Street, basement level (509) 548-9011, (877) 888-7389

Café Christa 801 Front Street, Upstairs (509) 548-5074 The soul of central Europe in the heart of Leavenworth located on the corner of Eighth and Front. Experience authentic central European cuisine complemented by Northwest specialties, while enjoying our village view and outstanding service. We serve your favorite German beers, wines and desserts. Children’s menu and banquet facilities are available. See ad Page 35.

Cafe Mozart 829 Front St. , Upper level (509) 548-0600 Voted # 1! Downtown city park views, outside balcony, cozy, and romantic European dining. Live piano and harp music. Unbelievable lunches, dinners, and desserts to top off your dinner. Choose from a large selection of beer, wine or cocktails. Reservations preferred. See ad Page 37.

Cheesemonger’s Shop

Leavenworth’s No. 1 gourmet shop has expanded! Our new location is in the heart of town, across from the Gazebo. We now offer an even bigger selection of imported and artisan cheeses and speciality meats. Whether you want to stock your condo, pack a picnic or create the perfect hotel room snack. European foods, imported chocolates as well as memorable local wines and Leavenworth’s largest selection of German beers, Belgian and English ales. See ad Page 36.

Cured 636 Front Street (509) 888-0424 Leavenworth’s only producer of authentic Bavarian and Italian fresh and cured meats and artisan cheeses. See ad Page 39.

Ducks and Drakes Restaurant and Lounge 633-B Front Street (509) 548-0270 Leavenworth’s premier cocktail bar, with a veranda overlooking the river and mountains. A comfortable and friendly

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Dining Guide atmosphere featuring a variety of German, American, Mexican and ethnic cuisine, micro brews and a full bar with free pool, arcade games and foosball. Families welcome. See ad Page 39.

The Gingerbread Factory 828 Commercial Street (509) 548-6592, (800)-296-7079 Celebrating over 20 years of gingerbread goodness! Serving lattes, fresh soups, salads and legendary desserts to young and old alike. Enjoy grilled panini sandwiches, home-style quiche and baked goods including German apple strudel, cookies, and of course, gingerbread. Family atmosphere with indoor and outdoor seating. On the web at www.

gingerbreadfactory.com. See ad Page 37.

J.J. Hills Restaurant and Wine Bar 505 Highway 2, inside Icicle Inn (800) 558-2438, (509) 548-8000 J.J. Hills restaurant captures Leavenworth’s beginnings as a railroad town, complete with a running model train! Dine in a relaxed atmosphere and select from BBQ ribs, steaks, German favorites, cocktail service and children’s menu. Inquire about our special occasion BBQ garden, indoor ballroom and catering for up to 200 people. See ad Page.41.

our restaurant. Located just 18 miles up the Tumwater Canyon at beautiful Lake Wenatchee. See ad Page 47.

Kahler Glen Restaurant

King Ludwig’s Restaurant

20700 Clubhouse Drive (509) 763-8004 Kahler Glen Restaurant and Lounge is located on the beautiful Kahler Glen Golf Course. Providing fine dining and spirits and featuring certified black Angus beef. Enjoy a challenging game of golf and the breathtaking views from every seat in

Kahler Glen

921 Front Street (509) 548-6625 Located on the east end of Front Street, our restaurant is famous for its pork hocks and Bavarian specialties prepared by our international kitchen staff. Enjoy music and dancing at Leavenworth’s favorite fun spot. Named Leavenworth’s Restaurant of

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the Year. See ad Page 38.

Los Camperos 200 Eighth Street, upstairs in the alley (509) 548-3314 We serve Mexican food at its best! Our great atmosphere, super service and incredible margaritas will keep you coming back for more. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Enjoy outdoor terrace dining in season. Credit cards accepted. See ad Page 35.

Mountain Springs Lodge 19115 Chiwawa Loop Road (800) 858-2276 (509) 763-2713

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Follow an exhilarating outdoor experience with sumptuous Northwest dining at Mountain Springs Lodge, located on the 1895 Burgess Homestead in Plain Valley, 14 miles northwest of Leavenworth. Combine fine dining with our horse drawn wagon, sleigh rides, or snowmobile tours through miles of pristine wilderness. Reservations required. Open year ‘round. See ad Page 48.

O’Grady’s Pantry and Mercantile 7375 Icicle Road (509) 548-6344, (800) 674-2123

München Haus 709 Front Street (509) 548-1158 Your senses will awaken as you enjoy premium, mouth-watering sausages cooked on an open grill. Served with our famous apple cider kraut and numerous specialty mustards. Enjoy a German beer or glass of wine in the outdoor courtyard where the entire family can enjoy the beautiful outdoors and tap their toes to German music. It’s a Leavenworth dining experience. See ad Page 37.

O’Grady’s Pantry

Where the locals eat! Located under the Sleeping Lady mountain profile, O’Grady’s serves breakfast, lunch and espresso. Northwest wines, micro brews and spirits. Open 7 a.m. daily with extended summer hours. See ad Page 45.

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Sandy’s Waffle and Dinner Haus 894 Highway 2 in the Clocktower Building (509) 548-6779 Breakfast served all day. Homemade soup. Daily specials. Great service and friendly faces. Open seven days a week from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Winter hours 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. See ad Page 38.

Soup Cellar 815 Front Street (Below Village Pharmacy) (509) 548-6300 Casual family dining with a friendly atmosphere, and big screen TV. Enjoy five soups daily, two chilis, quality sandwiches, a garden fresh salad bar, German sausages, beer, wine and, of course, our Friday and Saturday night all-you-can-eat prime rib buffet. See ad Page 39.

The Tumwater Inn 219 Ninth Street (509) 548-4232 Leavenworth’s oldest operating restaurant and lounge. Serving authentic Bavarian, steaks, prime rib and seafood. Our dining room is cozy and has antique and European decor. Full service lounge with spirits, beers and wines. Open year ‘round for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Friendly service and great food! Local checks only, Credit cards accepted. See ad Page 35.

Visconti’s

favorite pastime. We serve Caffe Vita coffee, a Fair Trade roaster. Open daily 6 a.m. See ad Page 39.

Visconti’s of Leavenworth 636 Front Street 509-548-1213 Featuring applewood-fired ovens, rotisserie, and broiler. Always prepared in the Italian tradition, USDA prime grade steaks, Fresh seafood, Wine Spectator award winner since 1999. Evening reservations recommended. See ad Page 39.

Viadolce! 636 Front Street 509-548-6712 Italian gelato and sorbetto made fresh daily. Understand why it is Europe’s

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Jerry & Carolyn’s Place 10365 Ski Hill, Leavenworth www.JerryandCarolyns.com

(509) 548-4324 (866) 888-7896

KAHLER GLEN GOLF AND SKI RESORT 20890 Kahler Drive, Lake Wenatchee www.kahlerglen.com

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BEECHER HILL HOUSE 9991 Beecher Road, Peshastin www.beecherhill.com

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INN VIENNA WOODS 12842 Prowell Road, Leavenworth www.innviennawoods.com

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ALL SEASONS RIVER INN 8751 Icicle Road, Leavenworth www.allseasonsriverinn.com

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(800) 669-7634 (509) 548-4059

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ABENDBLUME PENSION 12570 Ranger Road, Leavenworth www.abendblume.com

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ENZIAN INN 590 Highway 2, Leavenworth www.enzianinn.com

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THE EVERGREEN INN 1117 Front Street, Leavenworth www.evergreeninn.com

(800) 327-7212 (509) 548-5515

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HOWARD JOHNSON 405 W Highway 2, Leavenworth www.leavenworthhojo.com

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ICICLE Village INN 505 Highway 2, Leavenworth www.icicleinn.com

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LEAVENWORTH VILLAGE INN 1016 Commercial Street, Leavenworth www.leavenworthvillageinn.com

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ALPINE RIVERS INN 1505 Alpensee Strasse, Leavenworth www.alpineriversinn.com

(800) 873-3960 (509) 548-8888

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ALPEN ROSE INN 500 Alpine Place, Leavenworth www.alpenroseinn.com

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SOLSTICE SPA AND SUITES 925 Commercial Street, Leavenworth www.solsticespa.net

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QUALITY INN AND SUITES 185 Highway 2, Leavenworth www.leavenworthqualityinn.com

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PENSION ANNA 926 Commercial Street, Leavenworth www.pensionanna.com

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(800) 828-5680 (509) 548-5283

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LINDERHOF INN 690 Highway 2, Leavenworth www.linderhof.com

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Built by local craftsmen the Leavenworth Bier Wagon has become a recognized Leavenworth icon.

Father Christmas is one of the many opportunities for a memorable photo.

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Stay Inspired By Nature

Escape The breathtaking beauty

of Washington’s Cascade Mountains, superb cuisine and accommodations in harmony with the outdoors.

www.sleepinglady.com 800.574.2123

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The Suite Life in Washington’s Bavarian Village ©

In town, on the river. A unique boutique lodging experience. 2 bedroom, 2 bath suites, gourmet kitchens, private river view balconies, parking, elevator, shopping out the front, parkland out the back.

http://www.destinationleavenworth.com/destinations/120

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Businesses & Services Apparel

An Australian Store (509) 548-3088 See ad Page 29

Fashion for Twelve (509) 548-6175 See ad Page 32

Icicle River Clothing Company (509) 548-8090 See ad Page 30

Wenatchee Valley Mall (509) 884-6645 See ad Page 33

Antiques Apple Annie Antique Mall (866) 504-8460 Off Hwy. 2 in Cashmere

Antique Mall of Cashmere & Wenatchee (509) 782-1519

Assisted Living Mountain Meadows Assisted Living (509) 548-4076 See ad Page 48

Attractions Icicle Junction Activities Center (509) 548-2400 See ad Page 41

Leavenworth Summer Theater (509) 548-2000 leavenworthsummertheater. org See ad Page 18

Liberty Orchards, Aplets and Cotlets www.libertyorchards.com (509) 782-4088 See ad Page 2

Nutcracker Museum A non-profit entity (509) 548-4573 See ad Page 3

Ohme Gardens (509) 662-5785 See ad Page 18

Your Family Name (509) 548-0942 See ad Page 19 50

Bakeries Bavarian Bakery (509) 548-2244 See ad Page 36

The Gingerbread Factory (800) 296-7079, (509) 548-6592 See ad Page 37

Bed, Breakfasts, Pensions Abendblume Pension (800) 669-7634, (509) 548-4059 See ad Page 45

All Seasons River Inn (800) 254-0555, (509) 548-1425 See ad Page 47

Autumn Pond Bed and Breakfast (800) 222-9661, (509) 548-4482 See ad Page 45

Beecher Hill House (866) 414-0559, (509) 548-0559 See ad Page 46

Inn Vienna Woods (509) 548-7843

Cabins, Lodges, Resorts, Vacation Rentals 1227 House (509) 548-8042, (509) 548-7221 See ad Page 46

A Chalet at the River (866) 731-8418 See ad Page 46

Destination Leavenworth (866) 904-7368, (509) 548-4230 See ad Page 46

Jerry and Carolyn’s Place (509) 548-4324, (866) 888-7896

Kahler Glen Golf and Ski Resort (800) 440-2994, (509) 763-2121 See ad Page 47

Cabins, Lodges, Resorts, Vacation Rentals Mountain Springs Lodge (800) 858-2276, (509) 763-2713 See ad Page 48

NATAPOC Lodging (888) NATAPOC (628-2762) (509) 763-3313 See ad Page 47

Sleeping Lady Mountain Resort (800) 574-2123 (509) 548-6344 See ad Page 45

Snowgrass Lodge (509) 548-9290, (877) 548-9290 See ad Page 46

Campgrounds and RV Parks Alpine View RV Park and Campground Open year ‘round (509) 548-8439, (888) 548-8439

Blu-Shastin RV Park (888) 548-4184, (509) 548-4184 See ad Page 24

Icicle River RV Resort (509) 548-5420 See ad Page 24

Pine Village KOA Resort/ Campground (800) 562-5709 (509) 548-7709 See ad Page 24

Churches Check the church section in The Leavenworth Echo weekly newspaper, 215-14th St. (509) 548-5286, weekdays 8:30a.m.-5:30 p.m. or contact the Chamber of Commerce on Hwy. 2, (509) 548-5807

Conference Centers and Retreats Mountain Springs Lodge (509) 763-2713, (800) 858-2276 See ad Page 48

Contractors, Excavating Rayfield Brothers Excavating, Inc. (509) 548-5135 See ad Page 28

Custom Builders Fred Dowdy Company Inc. Builders 509-548-1079

Foods and Specialities Fudge Hut and Espresso (866) 204-4438, (509) 548-0466 See ad Page 29

Liberty Orchards, Aplets and Cotlets (509) 782-4088 See ad Page 2

Munchen Haus (509) 548-1158 See ad Page 37

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory (509) 548-6525 See ad Page 33

The Cheesemonger’s Shop (877) 888-7389, (509) 548-9011 See ad Page 36

Viadolce (509)548-6712 See ad Page 39

Village Alps (509) 548-2039 See ad Page 31

Gifts and Collectibles Der Tier Shoppe (509) 548-4305, (800) 980-8669 See ad Page 29

Die Musik Box (800) 288-5883, (509) 548-6152 See ad Page 29

Gifts from Russia (509) 548-2388 See ad Page 54

Inside and Out (509) 548-5719

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Businesses & Services Gifts and Collectibles Kris Kringl A Radko Starlight Store Where Christmas is all year long! (888) KKRINGL, (509) 548-6867 See ad Page 56

Liberty Orchards, Aplets and Cotlets (509) 782-4088 See ad Page 2

Mainz Haus of Rock, Etc. (509) 548-1078 See ad Page 32

Motteler Village Shops (509) 548-4141 See ad Page 54

Nussknacker Haus (800) 892-3989, (509) 548-4708 See ad Page 3

Tannenbaum Shoppe (877) 548-7014, (509) 548-7014 See ad Page 3

The Candle Connection (509) 548-4096, (509) 548-5768 See ad Page 33

The Hat Shop, Wood Shop (509) 548-4442 See ad Page 30

The Haus of Angels, Etc. (509) 548-5484, (509) 548-0989 See ad Page 54

The Obertal Mall Commercial & 9th Sts. See ad Page 31

Victorian Simplicity (509) 548-4840

Golf and Putting Courses Enzian Falls Putting Course (509) 548-5269, (800) 223-8511 See ad Page 19

Icicle Junction Miniature Golf Course (509) 548-2400 See ad Page 41

Golf and Putting Courses Kahler Glen Golf and Ski Resort (866) 872-5089, (509) 763-4025 See ad Page 47

Leavenworth Golf Course (509) 548-7267

Health Services Village Pharmacy (509) 548-7622 See ad Page 30

Home Furnishing and Accessories Das Oak Haus Rustic Living Lodge and Rustic Furniture Showroom (509) 548-4141 See ad Page 54

Kris Kringl (888) KKRINGL, (509) 548-6867 See ad Page 56

Hotels, Motels, Suites Alpen Rose Inn (800) 582-2474, (509) 548-3000 See ad Page 46

Alpine Rivers Inn (800) 873-3960 See ad Page 41

Alps Romance Suites (877) 548-3335 See ad Page 46

Australian Outback Suite (509) 548-3088 See ad Page 29

Bavarian Lodge (888) 717-7878, (509) 548-7878 See ad Page 44

Bavarian Ritz Hotel (800) 854-6365, (509) 548-5455 See ad Page 40

Bindlestiff’s Riverside Cabins (509) 548-1685 See ad Page 45

Hotels, Motels, Suites Enzian Falls Hutte (800) 223-8511, (509) 548-5269 See ad Page 43

Enzian Inn (800) 223-8511, (509) 548-5269 See ad Page 43

Gasthaus Wunderbar Suites (800) 845-8638 See ad Page 46

Howard Johnson (800) 423-9380, (509) 548-4326 See ad Page 47

Icicle Village Inn (800) 961-0162, (509) 548-7000 See ad Page 41

Leavenworth Village Inn Luxury Suites And Deluxe Guestrooms (800) 343-8198, (509) 548-6620

Linderhof Inn (800) 828-5680, (509) 548-5283 See ad Page 44

Pension Anna (800) 509-2662, (509) 548-6273

Quality Inn and Suites (800) 693-1225, (509) 548-7992 See ad Page 45

Solstice Spa and Suites (888) 548-4SPA, (509) 548-7515 See ads Pages 34 & 45

The Evergreen Inn (800) 327-7212, (509) 548-5515 See ad Page 45

Valley Cottage Motel (509) 548-5731 See ad Page 47

Information Leavenworth Chamber of Commerce (509) 548-5807 See ad Page 5

Jewelry Östling and Brooks Fine Jewelry (800) 548-1458, (509) 548-4456 See ad Page 32

Pearl Haus (509) 888-2785 See ad Page 54

M assage Alpenglow Massage Therapy (509) 548-0541 15 years experience-65/ hr.

Eden Salon and Day Spa (509) 548-EDEN (3336) See ad Page 34

Solstice Spa and Suites (888) 548-4SPA, (509) 548-7515 See ads Pages 34 & 45

Movie Theater Junction Cinema at Icicle Junction Activity Center (509) 548-2400 See ad Page 41

Museums Leavenworth Nutcracker Museum www.nutcrackermuseum.com (509) 548-4573, (509) 548-4708 See ad Page 3

Rocky Reach Dam Visitors Center (509) 663-7522 See ad Page 20

Upper Valley Museum at Leavenworth (509) 548-0728 See ad Page 18

Outdoor Recreation Das Rad Haus (The Bike House) (509) 548-5615 See ad Page 22

Eagle Creek Ranch (800) 221-7433, (509) 548-7798 51

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Businesses & Services Outdoor Recreation

Leavenworth Outfitters (509) 548-0368 See ad Page 21

Mountain Springs Lodge (509) 763-2713, (800) 858-2276 Snowmobile and Sleigh rides See ad Page 48

Osprey Rafting Co. (800) 743-6269 (509) 548-6800 See ad Page 23

RiverRider.com (800) 448-RAFT (7238) See ad Page 22

Photography Icicle Valley Photography Reed Carlson, (509) 548-0606 Portrait, wedding and commercial imagery www.iciclevalleyphotography. com See ad Page 18

PADH Photography at AngelHair & Heirlooms (509) 548-0882

Pelican Photo Gallery (509) 548-1200 See ad Page 54

Studio 1890 Old Time Photos (509) 548-3035 See ad Page 20

Step Back In Tyme Photo Parlor (509) 548-4249 See ad Page 31

Publishing NCW Media, Inc. / The Leavenworth Echo Bringing the community to your door. (509) 548-5286 (509) 548-4789 fax Visit us on the web at www. leavenworthecho.com Email us at echo@ leavenworthecho.com See our ads on Pages 8, 14 and 47

Real Estate Century 21/The Realty Co.,Team Hess (509) 421-4377 See ad Page 49

Lake Wenatchee Properties, Inc. (509) 763-3578 See ad Page 49

Prudential Mike West Real Estate (800) 962-7359 (509) 548-5802 See ad Page 49

Windermere Real Estate/ NCW (509) 548-4663 (866) 548-7364 See ad Page 49

Los Camperos (509) 548-3314 See ad Page 35

O’Grady’s Pantry and Mercantile (800) 574-2125 See ad Page 45

Sandy’s Waffle and Dinner Haus (509) 548-6779 See ad Page 38

Soup Cellar (509) 548-6300 See ad Page 39

The Big Y Café (509) 548-5012 See ad Page 39

Restaurants and Catering

The Tumwater Inn

Alley Café and Catering Co.

Visconti’s

Intimate Italian cuisine (509) 548-6109

Andreas Keller Restaurant (509) 548-6000 See ad Page 37

Bären Haus (509) 548-4535 See ad Page 38

Café Christa (509) 548-5074 See ad Page 35

Cafe Mozart (509) 548-0600 see ad Page 37

Cafe Verona and Bakery (509) 548-1677

Cured (509) 888-0424 See ad Page 39

Ducks and Drakes (509) 548-0270 See ad Page 39

J.J. Hills Restaurant (509) 548-8000 See ad Page 41

Kahler Glen Restaurant (509) 763-8004 See ad Page 47

King Ludwig’s Restaurant (509) 548-6625 See ad Page 38

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(509) 548-4232 See ad Page 35 (509) 548-1213 See ad Page 39

Spa and Beauty Care Eden Salon and Day Spa (509) 548-EDEN (3336) See ad Page 34

Solstice Spa and Suites (888) 548-4SPA (509) 548-7515 See ads Pages 34 & 45

Tattoo and Piercing Leavenworth Tattoo & Piercing Haus 210 Division St. (509) 548-4658 See ad Page 31

Weddings The Wedding Haus (509) 548-1501 See ad Page 34

Eden Salon and Day Spa (509) 548-EDEN (3336) See ad Page 34

Icicle Ridge Winery (509) 548-7019 See ad Page 27

Wedding Mountain Springs Lodge (509) 763-2713, (800) 858-2276 See ad Page 48

Passages Retreat Center (509) 548-6363

Wineries, Cellars and Tasting Rooms Cascadia Winery (509)548-7900 See ad Page 28

Cascade Foothills Farmland Association (509) 548-6784 See ad Page 27

Icicle Ridge Winery (509) 548-7019 See ad Page 27

Ryan Patrick Vineyards (509) 888-2236 See ad Page 28

Wineries, Cellars & Tasting Rooms (509) 548-6784 See ad Page 26

Woodwork Custom Woodwork and Gift Shop (509) 548-4465 See ad Page 33

Yarn Shop Wooly Bully Yarns (509) 548-0895 (866) 44WOOLY See ad Page 32

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Area Map

Local agency contact numbers Cascade Medical Center (Hospital)

(509) 548-5815

Chamber of Commerce

(509) 548-5807

Chelan County Sheriff

(509) 667-6851

City Hall

(509) 548-5275

Fire Department

(509) 548-7711

U.S. Forest Service

(509) 548-6977

Library

(509) 548-7923

Lake Wenatchee State Park

(509) 763-3101

Municipal Pool

(509) 548-4142

Upper Valley Museum

(509) 548-0728

Washington State Patrol

(509) 663-9721

WSDOT

(509) 667-2815

Local Churches See Church Directory in the Leavenworth Echo newspaper or call the Leavenworth Chamber of Commerce, (509) 548-5807.

Leavenworth at a glance Elevation 1,180 • Population 2,179 Founded 1892, incorporated 1906 Named after land developer Captain Charles F. Leavenworth Climate (Fahrenheit) Min. Max. Med. January 17.9 33.6 25.8 March 27.4 52.5 40 May 40.5 72.5 56.6 July 50.8 87.6 69.2 September 42.5 78.6 60.5 November 27.6 43.8 35.7 Year 34.4 61.4 48

Average days with temperature Below 32 degrees - 24 days Above 90 degrees - 33 days Average days with precipitation Snowfall (1" or more) - 31 days Rain (.01" or more) - 19 days Growing season - 140 days

Driving Distances Location

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Bellingham

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Cashmere

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Ellensburg

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Everett

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Olympia

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Pangborn Airport (East Wenatchee)

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Portland

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Port Angeles

257

Richland

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Seattle

153

SeaTac Int'l Airport

138

Spokane

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Tacoma

186

Vancouver, B.C.

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Wenatchee

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Yakima

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725 FRONT STREET Where we have: Jim Shore Angels, Seraphim Angels, Jewelry, Nativities, Christian Books and Plaques, Manual Weaver Inspirational Banners, all unique to this shop! (509) 548-0989 Toll free (866) 548-5484 54

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