Leavenworth Chamber September 2007 Newsletter 

Leavenworth was featured on The Today Show by travel editor Peter Greenberg as "one of the 8 Great and Unusual Fall Foliage Destinations in the United States". Come enjoy the beauty and partake in our great fall festivals--Autumn Leaf Festival this weekend followed by three weekends of Oktoberfest.

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Leavenworth Chamber Newsletter
Your Bavarian Getaway

September 2007

Autumn Leaf Festival Sept. 28-30
Everyone loves a parade and this is a must see with over 50 entries from all over the northwest being welcomed by the Royal Lady of the Autumn Leaves. Add in entertainment, a street dance, the whole town decorated in fall foliage and pumpkin carving....Learn More

 

October 5-6, 12-13, 19-20

Come celebrate Oktoberfest. We have bands coming direct from Munich to entertain you as well as local bands. Enjoy German beer on tap, warm pretzels and other great entrees. Children will enjoy the Kinderplatz with a climbing wall, bouncy toys and magicians. Read On

Visit the Museum
The home of the Upper Valley Museum in Leavenworth is a former bed & breakfast, the Haus Lorelei, a century old structure. October 28 the museum will be conducting a 6 hour Tour of the Great Northern sites, ending at the town-site of Wellington. This tour brings railroad history to life. See Schedule
 

 

Oktoberfest Marathon
A marathon and half-marathon course runs on a combination of scenic country roads around Leavenworth. The course borders the Wenatchee National Forest and Alpine Lakes Wilderness area. Enjoy a great post race party at Oktoberfest. A portion of the proceeds go to cancer research. To Register
 

Pumpkin Run October 21
The 8th Annual Pumpkin Run continues the tradition of blending friendly competition with casual and family oriented fun. The course for this cross-country run is on the nordic ski trails at the historic Leavenworth Ski Hill. The trails are wide (14') and consist of grass, dirt and gravel. The fall colors should be in full glory to provide that special splash of color to the beauty of Ski Hill. And with Holloween just around the corner, everyone is encouraged to bring out their best and most creative costume for the enjoyment of all!
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Weddings

Leavenworth is one of the Northwest's premier wedding destinations. Our Bavarian village, spectacular scenery, and beautiful weather have long made Leavenworth a favorite for travelers.

Enjoy venues from a cozy fireside wedding in the parlor of a quaint Victorian wedding house, to a romantic setting atop a mountain overlooking our valley for your ceremony. Be sure to consider a horse drawn carriage ride, a luxurious spa, locally made wines and chocolates, and a wonderful selection of cuisine and lodging choices.
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Mountain Biking

Mad River to Mad Lake to Klone Peak up in the Lake Wenatchee/Chiwawa River area is an excellent mid-summer and autumn ride. Superb single-track and a scenic summit combine to make this one of the state's better intermediate, cross-country trails. Get Directions

Featured Hike--Eight Mile Lake
This is a beautiful and popular hike to a lake surrounded by impressive mountains and geological wonders. Everything in that geographical vicinity has the name 8 mile--8 mile buttress, 8 mile creek and 8 mile campground. Directions

 

This is your newsletter. Feel free to write me at any time with your comments and suggestions for future articles.

Sherry Schweizer
Leavenworth Chamber