Cancel

Open app

Search

Leavenworth

3.7 (170 reviews)

Leavenworth Photos

Recommended Reviews - Leavenworth

Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
Yelp app icon
Browse more easily on the app
Review Feed Illustration

Reviews With Photos

Cynthia V.

Super cute town that transports you out of the US and into a quaint German getaway! Stunning views all around as you explore the touristy shops - lots of chances for shopping and enjoying some bites or drinks on the plethora of restaurants and shops. Don't know that you need all that much time here; perhaps an afternoon as a stop on a road trip is most appropriate. If you stay for a day or more, be sure to check out the beautiful scenery and nature outside of town to soak it all in.

Kat J.

It's definitely a cute little town and the shops were adorable. But, the town as a whole is not very wheelchair accessible. There are many stores and restaurants you can't access in a wheelchair and the roads and sidewalks are full of large cracks and ledges. We had to do a lot of wheelies. I'm sure most people wouldn't even notice and it may even add to the charm in some ways. But for a mom with teen in a wheelchair, she felt excluded and like there were things she couldn't do. We went the day after Thanksgiving and it was VERY busy. There were lines to get in almost every store and restaurant. We may go back, but for a 4 hour drive, I would try to go on a slower day next time and research the more accessible places.

germanic building
Zoe H.

a cute little germanic town, where christmas is year round. they have plenty of things to do, see, & experience: especially during the christmas time ! christmas time they have the tree lighting in main downtown, along with having christmas lights up until february. the snow & germanic look adds to the appeal, & as well makes you feel like your submerged into a whole new place. for food, they're quiet known for germanic foods such as various brautwaursts & pretzels. they also have an amazing selection of coffee, bakeries filled with fresh baked treats, fresh chocolate & fudge, & fresh made taffy. stalls will change & sell hot chocolate, roasted chestnuts, & as well they do have modern stores dress germanically such safeway & starbucks. other experiences they have are their world famous kris kringl where it's just an explosion of christmas, adventure park where it's a roller coaster slightly through the mountains, a reindeer farm to feed & let reindeer up close, the gingerbread factory that sells expensive & durable gingerbread as well as baked treats, & the nutcracker museum that carries & sells imported nutcrackers from various years & from germany. there's so much more to find & explore: the town seems small but there's plenty of gems ! hence, why people tend to stay in the many inns & stay for a few days to fully indulge & explore this area - including the time of Oktoberfest, which they're as well really well known for good alcohols such as beer - hoping to attend this year to see the liveliness ! careful going around christmas time & other events because the streets will be packed with bustling people - like pike place market. but, overall, this is a cute little place if you're looking for an adventure, a get away, to enjoy a little cold & snow, & just feel like your in a christmas germanic town :)

Leavenworth,Washington
Susan W.

This was a trip that we started planning last January. First we booked an ABNB in Plain, WA-which is just up the road and through Stephen'sPass which has incredibly good skiing and snowboarding!!!! . The entire area is absolutely stunning, especially with the 16 inches of snow that we got the first two days we were here. One of the primary reasons that I wanted to come was to have a white Christmas and we got that in spades. Just looking outside at the snow fallen covering the huge trees that look like they may be 100 years old & they're so tall and reach way up into the sky. Leavenworth itself is fairly small. It's modeled in more or less a traditional village square with shops, one upon the other everything from a bakery to clothing to leather to gingerbread cookies and that's just a handful of options!!! The center of the square has beautifully decorated evergreens perfectly shaped huge live Christmas trees. We also went to the Nutcracker Museum . You do have to pay for a ticket to get in, but it's really incredible to inspect 2 complete floors of nutcrackers --most of them hundreds of years old some of them newer . Many of them are not able to be photographed...... to think that all these were hand carved is just mind-boggling. There were a couple of things that were disappointing to me. First of all there was barely any handicap parking, which I guess it is what it is. Secondly, I was warned that it was going to be very, very crowded during this time of year -because of course everyone wants to be here ...... it was indeed jampacked with people. Lines to get a bratwurst at a stand was an hour plus wait. It was hard to move around in the stores because everything was so crowded. For some reason , I get anxious when I'm in that type of situation nowadays. some people's behavior was not the best, we experienced one mother pushing her son from behind to try to get ahead of us, even though there was snow and ice under foot and he did end up falling, luckily I didn't -but anyway it's absolutely beautiful scenery. I think the best part is the mountains and the skiing, snowboarding, ice-skating, snowmobiling, and every other sport you can imagine along with all the natural beauty that is the Cascade Mountains definitely a once in a lifetime must visit.!!!!

Hospital view.
Mel C.

I had been wanting to visit Leavenworth, WA, since my daughter moved to WA. So we finally decided to come here, in the summer (not fall or holiday season). We found parking right away and found a table for 5 in a restaurant immediately. The stores were not crowded at all, and it was fun to have drinks in a tavern where we were virtually the only bigger party in there. For those who don't like crowds or long waits, or get anxiety around a lot of people, the off-season is a great time to visit. As expected, food, drink and store souvenirs are overpriced, but I think I was hoping to see more local artisan items featured rather than cheap, overpriced items imported here (like $16 for a hand sewn, felt ornament or $60 for a Harry Potter like goblet). I get it though, they probably make a lot more on these items during the holidays. Krampus Kave was a unique store to visit, and we really enjoyed the Bushel & Bee Tavern and their unique flavors of cider or Mead. Make time for a walk around the river, but make sure you have good shoes for it as part of the paths were rocky or steep.

Welcome sign
Jade G.

If you've ever wondered what it's like to accidentally teleport to Bavaria while cruising through the Cascades, welcome to Leavenworth, where lederhosen are encouraged, beer flows like the Wenatchee River, and every building looks like it moonlights as a gingerbread house. We didn't come prepared with the right clothes for us or our dog but were able to find all the stores to get us snow ready!

Dianna M.

Adorable Germanish village. Every store and restaurant that we visited, featured very friendly employees. It's wonderful to come here in the fall to see the beautiful changing scenery. We were here last year the Christmas lights were up and that was lovely as well. Come to Leavenworth and be charmed.

Souvenirs ! @ Leavenworth.
Sparkle H.

Great Experience in the Bavarian inspired village of Leavenworth, WA. !! We arrived in Leavenworth the day before Thanksgiving and were pleasantly surprised that it was even more enhanced in the evening with its Holiday Lights on full display, as it wasn't officially scheduled to be until Thanksgiving Day. (Holiday Lights: traditionally start Thanksgiving Day through the end of February) We were also Thankful that a parking spot opened up as soon as we pulled into the pay lot ($4.50/hr or $40/day) and there was minimal foot traffic throughout our time here. All of the shops were open for business and we had a good time strolling into them. Everyone we encountered was friendly and courteous. (Besides The Danish Bakery) I made sure to make a reservation for our dinner @ Visconti's, which turned out to be fantastic! I also figured that since this is a tourist destination, souvenirs would be expensive, so I made sure to really like what I was purchasing and when I decided to wait on a particular item, a better deal luckily came up at a different shop! Many places had deals: Out West Trading had a 20% off everything sale, the Corner Store had 2 hoodies for $50, and The Bag Shop had all kinds of cute German magnets under $10. We mostly just loved walking around, admiring the architecture, and taking a short carriage ride down the main drive with Teresa at the reigns and Belle leading the way! The whole town was beautiful and we were delighted to hear the sounds of German music playing in the park. The highlight of our night was when three fine gentlemen performed the Alphorn wearing traditional Lederhosen. We look forward to visiting again in the future, probably during the Spring or Summer, trying a better soft pretzel! and going to the Reindeer Farm!!

Stephen W.

We took a day trip from Seattle to Leavenworth and really enjoyed it. I did not even know that this cute little city existed until I saw it on Food Network--one of Guy F's road trips with family. I knew that we were coming to the Seattle area the next year so I put it on our "to do" list, and that was a good decision. It's a little over 2 hour drive from Seattle but the scenery is beautiful so it goes fast. Once there, you can find cheap public parking and then you walk. There are tons of little shops, lots of restaurants, beer pubs, and sausage houses in line with the Bavarian theme. Most but not all of the main strip is a pedestrian area so you can stroll and shop with no stress. There are also shops and restaurants off the main strip that you drive to as you leave town (taking the mountain route back to Seattle). The architecture is 19th century German, at least on the outside. We ate, drank, and did a lot of window shopping. We ended up spending about 4 hours here but it could have been much longer. I would recommend getting a hotel in town so you don't have to drive back the same day as we did. Overall, this is a great escape for a day. I am glad that we made the trip.

Wenatchee River in Leavenworth
Mary V.

A cute little town that reminds me very much of towns in the Swiss Alps. Drove in from Seattle, enjoying the beautiful sights along the way. Leavenworth was our destination, and I thought it was just a village with a bunch of shops and restaurants. There is so much more. First, get here early. Parking can be a real challenge - and there is a time limit, so you'll need to keep track of exactly when you park so you can feed the meter when your time is up. Great little shops and restaurants, but you need to walk along the walking trail to fully take in the natural beauty of this area. There's a trail that takes you along the banks of the Wenatchee River that is absolutely beautiful. Slip off your shoes and take a walk amongst the rocks and the cold river water - you'll love it! Keep in mind, too, that the elevation here affects the temperature. When we left Seattle, it was just under 70 degrees - jeans weather - but by the time we made it to Leavenworth, a pair of shorts would have been a much better choice, for it was much warmer (closer to 80). I did see lots of little inns and hotels here, so it is possible to stay in this town. A good place to come for a day trip, for you'll be busy walking, shopping, eating and drinking all day long.

Phil Y.

My wife and daughter enjoyed Leavenworth way more than I did. It was my daughter's room mate that first told us about Leavenworth when she heard that we might visit Seattle. She told us it was a Bavarian (German) town and that we should visit to see the lights. The only Leavenworth I heard of previously was a prison in Kansas. We had no plans on visiting this part of Washington. I'm kind of glad we listened to the room mate. It was kind of like Solvang, except that everything here was Bavarian instead of Dutch. I didn't see any windmills. Parking was worse than a shopping mall on Black Friday. I circled the town a couple of times with my wife and daughter. It was then I decided to drop them off so that they could see the sights and shop for souvenirs. I couldn't even find a spot in the $20 lot. Over an hour later I finally found a spot on the other side of town. We were able to eat lunch after I parked. Since they had already scoped out the souvenir shops, they just needed me to approve with my credit card. As I walked through the town, it felt like I was transported to Germany with the European designed buildings and the mountains in the background. Everything was covered in snow the day that we visited. As we passed Front Street Park, we saw children sledding. The trees were all lit up even in the daytime. My wife and daughter liked Leavenworth. They had fun while I was looking for parking. It looked kind of neat to me while sitting in my car looking for parking.

Brian F.

Since moving to Washington I've visited Leavenworth almost every year and it's always a good time. It's a Bavarian-themed town inspired by Solvang, California where two Seattle businessmen used it as an idea to revitalize the town that had been struggling. Today, it's a tourist destination that is busy all year round. I've only ever visited in October, occasionally for the very popular Oktoberfest but also because of the beautiful tree colors and surrounding views during the fall season. The weather is perfect and Christmas lights start to come up around that time in preparation for the holidays. There are plenty of accommodations and a decent amount of restaurants and bars to keep people busy. There are wineries, shops that sell trinkets and souvenirs, and hiking trails along the river. However there is still a McDonald's, Safeway, and a Starbucks if you want those city staples. Leavenworth is only two hours away from Seattle and makes for a fun weekend visit.

Bavarian hamlet
Bobbie R.

A charming Bavarian theme community surrounded by forests. I made a point of stopping here while driving up north last August. Would love to visit in the winter for all the holiday festivities.

Cutest cattle dog ever

See all

9 months ago

Helpful 7
Thanks 1
Love this 4
Oh no 0
Photo of Pam D.
76
253
1380

2 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 2
Oh no 0
Photo of Kat J.
82
50
31

6 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Mo Y.
3084
852
1117

11 months ago

Helpful 5
Thanks 2
Love this 3
Oh no 2

1 year ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 2
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Jade G.
132
93
404

1 year ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

3 years ago

Helpful 13
Thanks 1
Love this 7
Oh no 0

5 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

3 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 1
Love this 3
Oh no 0

3 years ago

Helpful 2
Thanks 1
Love this 2
Oh no 0

3 years ago

Helpful 9
Thanks 1
Love this 8
Oh no 0

3 years ago

Helpful 6
Thanks 1
Love this 5
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Helpful 10
Thanks 1
Love this 6
Oh no 0

4 years ago

Helpful 10
Thanks 1
Love this 13
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Helpful 2
Thanks 0
Love this 2
Oh no 0
Photo of Elisa G.
3498
3340
15218

3 years ago

Helpful 9
Thanks 1
Love this 8
Oh no 0

4 years ago

Helpful 2
Thanks 1
Love this 2
Oh no 0

4 years ago

Helpful 10
Thanks 1
Love this 10
Oh no 0
Photo of Kim R.
180
1112
3122

4 years ago

Helpful 3
Thanks 1
Love this 1
Oh no 0

5 years ago

Helpful 8
Thanks 1
Love this 8
Oh no 0

3 years ago

Helpful 10
Thanks 1
Love this 8
Oh no 0
Photo of De A.
1040
1196
10098

2 years ago

Helpful 10
Thanks 0
Love this 4
Oh no 0

11 months ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 1
Love this 0
Oh no 0

4 years ago

Helpful 2
Thanks 1
Love this 2
Oh no 0

4 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of JC R.
81
758
3824

5 years ago

Helpful 3
Thanks 1
Love this 2
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

3 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

3 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

4 years ago

Helpful 4
Thanks 1
Love this 3
Oh no 0

3 years ago

Beautiful village a few hours out of Seattle. Family-friendly and beautiful views. There are a lot of places to park and shops to enter.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 1
Love this 0
Oh no 2
Photo of Jason V.
239
1462
25730

6 years ago

Helpful 4
Thanks 1
Love this 2
Oh no 0

5 years ago

Helpful 4
Thanks 1
Love this 2
Oh no 0

Page 1 of 5

Leavenworth Reviews in Other Languages

Ask the Community - Leavenworth

Is there ever an issue with snow on the drive during early feb? I have no idea what to expect...…

We were there the first weekend of December and the lights were on Thursday and Friday night. As far as the drive and road you can call the city if Leavenworth at https://leavenworth.org/business/city-of-leavenworth/

View All 2 Questions

Review Highlights - Leavenworth

Afterward, make your way to Enchantment Park for a scenic walk along the beautiful banks of the Wenatchee River.

Mentioned in 7 reviews

Read more highlights

Verify this business for free

Get access to customer & competitor insights.

Verify this business

Visconti's Italian Restaurant - Kids fettuccine

Visconti's Italian Restaurant

3.8(779 reviews)
0.2 mi
$$$

Everything was so amazing, each dish made all of us even the kids do a happy dance. To start the…read moreambiance is beautiful, looking over the town from the second floor we had a seat at the windows (lucky us). We were here on an off season time so I would highly recommend reservations. The menu is small which I love because I don't have to many items competing with each other to order. I decided to order a board as an appetizer with 2 meats, 2 cheeses, and a side. Huge happy dance with this one, the honey ricotta was amazing, deviled eggs huge smiles, burrata was perfect, salami and prosciutto beautiful. On this day they had two specials butternut squash ravioli and a sea bass. We chose the ravioli with added chicken, it had a good taste however did not compete with the other dishes (still did a happy dance with each bite). There is a kids menu, we had the fettuccine with chicken, good side for kids. They also have shrimp or just cheese fettuccine, pizza, and lasagna. Our main courses we had the eggplant parm, perfectly cooked with a side caprese salad. Mushroom and chicken fettuccine amazing flavors and a good portion. For desert we had the apple bread pudding, to die for, a cookie pie and chocolate mouse type dessert (I forgot their names), all very good. Highly recommend this place and as a family was listed #1 out of 5 places eaten here in Leavenworth.

We came here the day before Valentines Day and were shocked when we were able to get in within 10…read moreminutes without a reservation. We got seated at a table near the window, so we were able to get a good view of the lights outside. Our waitress was very nice and gave us the run down on the specials. We wish the bread and olive oil was complementary, but thats okay. We got a ceaser salad to share and then my husband got the rabbit ragu and I got the Bolognese con tagliatelle because I was sharing it with my daughter. Our waitress asked if we wanted pepper on our salad and we said yes, but she never came with it. We did get it on our pasta though! My dish was good, but wished I would have gotten my original dish I wanted, however waitress said it might have been too spicy for my kid. One funny thing that happened was another waiter accidentally brought another tables food to our table. He put a spaghetti in front of my daughter and when we said it was the wrong table, our daughter was so mad. To make up for it, the waiter had sent over some gelato for her! I thought that was a sweet gesture. Great italian food and lots of good drink options. We would definitely eat here again.

Photos
Visconti's Italian Restaurant - Wine selection.

Wine selection.

Visconti's Italian Restaurant
Visconti's Italian Restaurant - Our big group enjoying downtown

See all

Our big group enjoying downtown

Icicle Ridge Winery Uptown

Icicle Ridge Winery Uptown

3.8(36 reviews)
0.1 mi
$$

Cute hidden gem for a break from the cold and wine! Located on the main street of Leavenworth…read moredowntown you take a stairs case down to this shop. Feels like your walking into your friends basement with a inviting homey feel. They offer wine by the glass, bottle, and tastings of your choice for $20! They also served warm white and red wine specialty drinks! Ambience is very cozy and cabin vibe! Staff is very nice and knowledgeable of their wine selection.

This is literally the best seat in Leavenworth. It's first come first serve on the patio, but be…read morehungry for a fireside seat - just stand there and wait for one to open up and you won't regret it. It is so comfortable even in the freezing cold, with their big giant fireplace to keep you warm and snuggly. Their wine selection is absolutely wonderful... And the service is fantastic. This family seems to own this town, and they are so nice, kind and lovely people. This is a must visit spot for anybody who loves delicious wines and wants to relax while drinking in the magical atmosphere. Horse drawn carriages slowly stroll by, while we watched visitors in awe, looking at all of the beautiful Bavarian buildings. It was fun people watching, relaxing, and sinking into great conversation together. This place is so beautiful inside, and I would say it is extremely romantic. There isn't "official food" but you can get a charcuterie board that you put together with cheese, salami, and crackers. Enjoy enjoy!

Photos
Icicle Ridge Winery Uptown
Icicle Ridge Winery Uptown - Seating

Seating

Icicle Ridge Winery Uptown

See all

Leavenworth - localflavor - Updated May 2026

Loading...
Loading...
Loading...