9Leavenworth, Washington

If you’ve ever dreamed of spending Christmas in a Bavarian village, Leavenworth in Washington State is the place for you. Nestled in the Cascade Mountains, this small town transforms into a European-style Christmas wonderland each year. The town’s architecture, already designed to look like a Bavarian village, is decked out with over half a million lights for the Leavenworth Christmas Lighting Festival. 

The holiday season kicks off with a Christkindlmarkt, a traditional German Christmas market where visitors can shop for handmade crafts, sip on warm mulled wine, and enjoy the sounds of carolers. The festival also includes horse-drawn sleigh rides, and for children, visits with Santa and his reindeer. Whether you’re strolling through snow-covered streets or admiring the towering Christmas tree in the town square, Leavenworth offers a storybook holiday setting.

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