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Leavenworth Newsroom & Media Page| Month | Min | Max | Rain | Snow |
| January | 10 | 44 | 1.56 | 13.57 |
| February | 7 | 53 | 1.47 | 15.50 |
| March | 16 | 69 | 2.14 | 33.75 |
| April | 25 | 82 | .49 | |
| May | 24 | 97 | .76 | |
| June | 37 | 92 | 1.19 | |
| July | 50 | 100 | 0 | |
| August | 46 | 102 | .60 | |
| September | 35 | 94 | .25 | |
| October | 26 | 85 | 2.47 | |
| November | 17 | 62 | 6.29 | |
| December | 15 | 44 | 6.06 |
The current weather in nearby Wenatchee is:
Location and topography: The City of Leavenworth is located in the upper reaches of the Wenatchee River Valley in Chelan County of Washington state. It is 118 miles east of Seattle and 22 miles northwest of Wenatchee on U.S. Highway 2. The terrain within the city is a flat, valley floor. Gentle slopes of 11-25 degrees and steep slopes of 25-45 degrees surround the city. The elevation of Leavenworth is 1,166 feet above sea level, while the nearby mountains rise between 5,000 and 9,000 feet.
How big is Leavenworth and where are the shops?
Leavenworth is very similar to a European Walking Village. The entire length of the town is one mile and the main concentration of shops is centrally located beginning approximately three blocks from the Inn.
The Icicle Inn hotel is a smoke-free building. You will find that the entire Inn is fresh and clean smelling.
The Icicle Inn hotel has four guest rooms set aside that are pet-friendly for dogs under 30 pounds. The rest of the building is pet free for the comfort of our guests that are sensitive to pet allergens. "Service Dogs" are allowed. There is a boarding fee of $25 per pet. Please call the Inn direct at 1-800-558-2438 to make arrangements for a pet-friendly guest room.
Why does Fodor's travel guide rate Leavenworth so high?
To quote Fodor's 2001 article on the "Ten overlooked and underrated winter destinations, from the editors at Fodor's Travel Publications"
"Why? A charming Bavarian-style village, creative restaurants, some of the best outdoor activities in the Northwest
Leavenworth is a favorite weekend getaway for Seattle residents. And it's easy to see why: The village, which has old-world charm and teems with creative restaurants and attractive lodgings, is a hub for some of the Northwest's best skiing, hiking, rock climbing, rafting, canoeing, and snowshoeing."
Is Leavenworth fun for families?
Rated #1 by Family Fun Magazine!
"FamilyFun, the leading family magazine and source on family travel, has named Leavenworth, Washington top tourist town in the Northwest. The Editors of FamilyFun asked 2,500 of their readers to rate the very best places to visit in their regions for the 2001 Family-Friendly Travel Awards. When our northwestern readers are looking for a quick change of scenery, they know exactly what to do. Head for the Alpine town of Leavenworth, where Washington State recedes and travelers find themselves in the heart of ... Bavaria."
Leavenworth, Washington beat out other top picks:
1. Leavenworth, Washington scored
81
2. Jackson Hole, WY scored 79
3. Virginia City, MT scored 78
4. Port Townsend, WA scored 74
Sisters, OR scored 74
5. La Conner, WA scored 70
- Press release from FamilyFun Magazine, published by Disney Publishing Worldwide.
USA Today newspaper has selected Leavenworth as "one of America's best small towns" - Check back for upcoming article links.
Short Trips: Town keeps the season bright, Bavarian style
Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Leavenworth,
Washington's Bavarian Village
Suite101.com, Author: Jerri Brooker
Short
Trips: A Bavarian village for all seasons
Seattle Post-Intelligencer
It's always Christmastime in Leavenworth.
Leavenworth cashes in on Bavaria
Tri-City Herald
This Washington town carries the Bavarian theme to the extreme.
Wenatchee National Forest - Hiking
GORP
With more than 2,500 recreation trails, the Wenatchee is a hiker's paradise.
Ultimate
Holiday Town USA - Arts and Entertainment Network - December 18, 2003.
Congratulations Leavenworth on being number 1!
"About Ultimate Holiday Town USA : Across America, tucked between mega-cities, are
thousands of small towns under 50,000 people. And Christmastime presents the perfect
opportunity for these proud Americans to bust out their holiday decorations, pool their
talent and strut their stuff on a scale that puts any sprawling metropolis to shame.
This two-hour A&E SPECIAL PRESENTATION: ULTIMATE HOLIDAY TOWN USA raises the roof with adrenaline and holiday fun in a cross-country competition for the national title of Ultimate Small Town Christmas. Small towns applied for a chance to create the ultimate small-town Christmas celebration and sent in photos and footage of past holiday decorations that were then judged by a panel of guests. Viewers see snippets of some of the funniest, most creative, most outlandish entries à la American Idol. From these applicants our panel selected the top finalists, who then had two weeks to rally ’round and work on their holiday decorations and displays or experiment with a completely new theme or design."
We track the colorful local participants as they put their heads together, enlist manpower, gather materials and race the clock. The final payoff unfolds as our panel of experts – three witty, sharp-eyed decorators – cast their votes. At the end of the show, we announce the winner." - Arts and Entertainment Network - December 18, 2003.
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USA Today - Friday,
December 19, 2003
Leavenworth, Wash.
"This themed village, an entire town decorated in Bavarian style, lights up for the
whole month. Up to 40,000 visitors arrive each winter to enjoy the festival, which
offers music, dancing, German foods and a lantern parade, and to gawk at the lights on
virtually every exterior surface."
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