Sightseeing Travel Article...
Fall adventures await you in beautiful Leavenworth Washington
Guests enjoy a happy-hour beverage on the scenic deck at the
Icicle Inn’s J J Hills Fresh Grill overlooking the mountains
around Tumwater Canyon.
Come shop for crisp apples, pears and more fresh fruit at the
fruit stands and farms. Also come enjoy the several wineries in
the area such as
Icicle Ridge, Los
Toscana, Eagle
Creek and many more find out more at this site
www.visitwashingtonwinereis.com. We even have even distilled
spirits tasting! Or maybe you came for the German BEER!
Plenty of that around in Leavenworth start with
Gustav's, then
mosey on over to
Duck N' Drakes
after that the P.O. Tavern just a short couple block down the
road. So come enjoy Fall in Leavenworth with all the
pretty Autumn colors, wonderful food, great beer and wine, and
good people!
Fall Adventures in Leavenworth
Fall is the perfect time to visit Leavenworth, the
quaint Bavarian town nestled among the mountains of Washington’s
Cascade Range. The weather is mild and the summer crowds
have dissipated, yet there is still so much to do. For
instance:
Hiking: The Icicle Ridge Trail is a nice hike that
begins a mile up Icicle Road. The switchback trail up the
ridge offers great views of the valley below. When you reach the
top you can see down the other side into Tumwater Canyon.
For the truly adventurous, this is only the beginning as the
trail continues for approximately 27 miles along Icicle Ridge to
the south. It requires a Northwest Forest Pass, available at the
Leavenworth Ranger Station.
Water Adventures: River rafting takes many forms in
Leavenworth. In the fall you can experience a milder form of
rafting with scenic floats where you may see wildlife. Later in
September you may even see salmon swimming upriver (www.ospreyrafting.com).
On warmer days you might choose to float the river in your own
tubes or use a local tubing company (www.letsgotubing.com).
Festivals: Fall brings the parties! The
Washington State Autumn Leaf Festival (www.autumnleaffestival.com)
begins Friday, Sept. 23, 2011. The Salmon Festival is Oct. 1 and
2, 2011. Oktoberfest draws in the crowds the first three
weekends of October.
Golfing: Exploring different courses is part of the
fun of golfing, and the Leavenworth area offers a number of
scenic courses.
Closest to town, the Leavenworth Golf Club is a semi-private
facility a mile west on Icicle Road. Most times the course is
open to public play. Call (509) 548-7267
Kahler Glen Golf Course is adjacent to the beautiful Lake
Wenatchee State Park and Recreation Area. Enjoy the beauty and
serenity of a unique mountain golf course. It’s 18 holes, par
70, 6,005 yards. “Leave your driver at home!” Call (800)
440-2994
Mt. Cashmere is a nine-hole course winding through fruit
orchards overlooking enchanting views of the Cascade Mountains.
A driving range and putting green provide everything you need
for a satisfying nine holes. It features 2,485 yards of golf
from the longest tees for a par of 36. Call (509) 782-1207
The Highlander Golf Club is a classic Scottish Highlands golf
course true to the land and heritage of Scottish links style
golf. The club, open to the public, actually sits atop a cliff
edge nearly 900 feet above the Columbia River as it winds its
way through canyons and gorges. Call (509) 884-4653
Three Lakes Golf Club is in Malaga, four miles from
Wenatchee. It overlooks the Columbia River to the east and is
bordered by the Cascade Mountains to the west. While Three Lakes
Golf Club has a large membership, it is always open to the
public. Call (509) 663-5448
Fishing: Fishing is still strong in the fall, with
salmon, steelhead, trout and more. For kids 15 and under there
is a Trout Unlimited fishing pond available. If you are staying
at the Icicle Village Resort, ask at the front desk to borrow
poles and you walk to the pond. in Enchantment Park. The pond is
20 feet deep and it is stocked with trout by Trout Unlimited. (www.icicleinn.com/activities/fishingleavenworth.htm)
Relaxing Spa Treatments: Therapeutic Touch Massage and
Wellness is offering a special overnight package Sept. 6 through
Nov. 23 that includes a luxurious couples’ massage, breakfast
buffet, a bottle of champagne in your room with keepsake
glasses, and dinner for two at J J Hills Fresh Grill Restaurant.
The package starts at $399. Call (800) 961-0162 and ask for the
Romance Stimulus Package at the Icicle Village Resort (www.icicleinn.com/getaways.html).
Icicle Village Resort
505 Highway 2, Leavenworth
800-961-0162
www.iciclevillage.com
Story by Kevin Unruh
