3. Leavenworth, Washington
It’s no accident that Leavenworth resembles a Bavarian village. Nestled at the base of the Cascades Mountains, this place was specifically designed to evoke Germany in order to attract tourists in the 1960s. It comes complete with Alpine-style buildings, Bavarian-like food halls (stocked with German beer and brats), and the unusual Nutcracker Museum. It’s also a great place for skiing, snowboarding, and hiking. The best time to visit, of course, is in October so you can join in on the fun of Oktoberfest.
4. New Glarus, Wisconsin
Also known as “Little Switzerland,” is aptly named after the village of New Glarus located in Switzerland. Swiss immigrants founded this place in 1845. It has an authentic Swiss look and offers visitors delicious Swiss chocolate and Swiss cheese and Swiss chocolate in its numerous shops, Swiss bakeries, and restaurants. Other highlights include a great brewery, a Swiss Historical Village and Museum, and a genuine Swiss Bernese mountain chalet called the Chalet of the Golden Fleece Museum.
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