16Leavenworth, Washington
If you can’t afford to go see the Christmas Markets in Europe, despair not! Travel to the charming Bavarian-themed town of Leavenworth. Although it’s just two hours from Seattle, your drive will take you to a place that seems far from there.
As the December holidays approach, Leavenworth becomes a twinkling scene from a seasonal snow globe. Visit the town’s gazebo and enjoy live music by performers in traditional German clothing as your kids go sledding there. Enjoy the famous Christmas lighting events held there on the weekends.
Want to avoid the crowds? Visit after Christmas, as the businesses there keep the lights lit throughout winter. You can go skiing, snowshoeing and hot-tubbing too.
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