Leavenworth Day Trip - Winter

Leavenworth Day Trip - Winter

Experience all that Leavenworth has to offer in a full day.
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Start with coffee & pastries for breakfast

Argonaut Coffee & Biscuits
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Grab a coffee (their specialty drinks are fantastic!), and a breakfast burrito or pastry to go. Eat on the patio or sit on a bench in town.
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Spend the morning at Icicle River Trail

A fantastic place to cross country ski or snowshoe. Beautiful mountain views and easy trails for adults and kids of all ages. Rent equipment at local sports shops (listed below). 

Icicle River Trails
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Arlberg Sports Haus
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Rent alpine skis & snowboards, cross country skis and snowshoes
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Eastside Cycleworks
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Rent skis, snowboards, and snowshoes here
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Eat Brats & Pretzel for lunch

München Haus
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This walk-up gets busy at lunch time. Expect a long line. You can take it to go or eat on their back patio. They have lots of types of mustard and toppings to choose from. Best brats in Leavenworth!
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Rhein Haus Leavenworth
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Great indoor/outdoor restaurant overlooking the main village strip. It's fun in the winter to eat outside with the fire. Get a beer, brat and pretzel. So good!
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Go shopping in the village

Mountain Modern Supply Company
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The Cheesemonger's Shop
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sample cheeses and meats. All the fixings for a picnic.
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Nutcracker Museum Store
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Hundreds of nutcrackers in unique styles. Shop around the store or pay to enter the museum.
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Posy Handpicked
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Fun gifts and souvenirs from screen printed cards and handcrafted jewelry to artwork and home goods.
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Schocolat
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Gourmet artisan chocolates, truffles and caramels. Make a great present.
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Walk along the river at the Waterfront Park

Waterfront Park
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There is usually snow here in the winter and it makes for a peaceful loop to walk
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Eat dinner in the village

South Leavenworth
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Located on the main strip, this is a cozy and delicious mexican restaurant that is perfect for a family or a group dinner.
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Watershed Cafe
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upscale and gourmet dishes and a cozy, modern setting
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Enjoy the lights of Leavenworth in the village center to end the night. 

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