A Taste of Bavaria. With its charming German-styled architecture, authentic schnitzel and the mountains tapping on its shoulder, Leavenworth looks as if it could be in the middle of the Alps. Instead, you’ll find this charming little homage to Bavaria in the majestic Cascade Mountains of Washington, about three hours from Seattle. Bavarian shops line Front Street, selling cuckoo clocks and lederhosen, while only a few miles away the breathtaking Icicle Creek area is filled with trails leading to sheer climbing cliffs and alpine lakes. Spend your days skiing or snowmobiling during the winter, hiking during the summer, or strolling the town’s shop-lined streets