Think Transatlantic Group 4

For those of us in Seattle Germany is quite a journey, and due to the sheer expense of getting there many are discouraged at the prospect of flying there to experience German culture first hand.  While the US certainly has influence of German culture in many aspects of our living it is very difficult to feel like you're in Germany at any given place in this country.  In the town of Leavenworth, located in the heart of the Cascade Mountains about 2 hours from Seattle the theme of a Bavarian village attracts visitors from all over the state to get a taste of life in the alps.


In Leavenworth almost all of the architecture fits with the theme of a small Bavarian village, you will find even the McDonalds and Safeway are decorated in such a way!  While there are many themed shops to entertain tourists with money burning in their pockets there are more appropriately German themed activities available for those drawn to the town.  Many restaurants and even a beer garden or two offer dishes and beverages that will make you feel as if though you yourself are in the Alps! There are plenty of outdoor activities in the area such as skiing, hiking and camping for those who love the mountains.  In addition to all of that Leavenworth is a well known venue town for a number of large festivals.


























The festivals in Leavenworth attract thousands of visitors each year and are always spectacles of wonderful decorations, excellent food and even better beer!  One of the biggest events in the town is the Leavenworth Christmas Lighting festival, where an impressive display of lights and other spectacles dazzle visitors and give them the feeling of being in one of the well decorated villages during Weihnachten in Bavaria!  Other festivals include the ever popular Oktoberfest which is perfect for lovers of beer and fun.  A list of festivals in the town can be found in the following link: http://www.leavenworth.org/modules/event/events.php





Steven