Leavenworth, WA Hotels, Vacations, Tourism

A few miles south of Chelan, the Cascade Loop turns west along US-2 at Wenatchee , the drab center of Washington's embattled apple industry, suffering from a recent market glut of fruit from Asia. From there, the loop heads for pocket-sized LEAVENWORTH , a Bavarian theme town where even the Safeway and McDonald's are decked out in high gables and half-timbered woodwork. It only takes about an hour to explore the place, but there are plenty of outdoor activities to be had in the spectacular mountain setting – though the hills may look a little charred after the area's recent rash of wildfires. The … more »