Oh, Leavenworth. I was pondering if 4 or 5 stars was what I was going to drop for the town of…read moreLeavenworth. In the end I decided to be generous and give 5 stars. What could deduct at least one star is all of the traffic and congestion in this quaint German styled town. Once you do get your car parked you are in for a really long walk. Not that I personally am against walking per se and I am actually fond of doing this activity daily but those who may have mobility issues it could be a real struggle. It doesn't really matter what time of year you come here as it always seemed extremely congested. But I know to avoid Leavenworth around Christmas time as the level of congestion definitely "levels up" considerably from what I hear. Leavenworth's prime time is Christmas and from the pictures I have seen the town looks beautiful. There is an option to take a train to Leavenworth during this season which sounds like a lot of fun and it would definitely avoid parking problems. Despite throwing in congestion and parking problems at the very start of my review each time we have visited and endured these things the shops, the German style chocolates , the restaurants that serve German Sausages and the breweries have proven to make the hassle worth it. However with that said one kind of has to psych yourself up for a Leavenworth trip and if you are looking for a super chill vibe perhaps exploring towns like Lake Chelan and Wenatchee might be better and they aren't too terribly far away from here. Not only is Leavenworth is heavy in German themes and decor it's also nestled in the mountains which really add to the dramatic effect and you can get the feeling you may be in Europe aside from closer observation that everything is written in American style English.

Came here on a weekend after Christmas weekend is not as fun as I thought. It was raining and it…read morewas too crowded. Not many parking lots around the area and it was all full. I got stuck in traffic vast majority of the time trying to get into town. Drove another 20-25 mins just to find a parking spot on the street blocks away from the park. Once parked, we tried to find a restaurant to eat but all of the places have a waitlist of 3hrs to 6hrs long for a party of two. How ridiculous is this? So we opt on picking up bratwurst and pretzel/cheese dip at a food stall next to the park called Leavenworth Village of Lights. Bratwurst ($14) and pretzel ($10.50). It cost a total of $26.61. The area is pretty and a cute little town but over crowded and no other activities for families. It is no longer than 5 blocks stretch. This is a one and done area to visit but will not be coming back again.

I am particular. I would give the restaurant 5. The prices are reasonable. The service was…read moreexcellent. The rack of lamb was equisite! I would highly recommend! Make reservations or you won't have a good seat. Ask for a window seat upstairs. Absolutely lovely!

Arrived early before our reservation. Went into bar to wait and have a drink. Sil was great. She…read moremade us a fabulous Negroni and G&T. The scampi appetizer was yummy too. When we were seated she was our server too. Again top notch. We had a beet arugula salad to share ( great dressing). Our entrees were rack of lamb and veal chop. Cooked to perfection with a side of pasta pomodora sauce and perfectly cooked carrots. Tiramisu for dessert oh and a great bottle of Chianti too. Such a treat. My only criticism is the music. We thought we were at retirement acres . And we are in our late 70's. Even Tony Bennett is more upbeat than Claire de Lune. Otherwise a perfect night. Thanks

My husband found this place on Google as we were driving through the area and we had no idea what…read moreto expect. As soon as we pulled up I was excited to get out of the car. There was so much to see. We probably spent at least 45 minutes walking around the perimeter with our dog checking out all the details. There was so much interesting art everywhere. This is the long time home of two local artists who started transforming this property in the '70s. They have Incorporated tens of thousands of bottle caps and thousands of bicycle reflectors into the art they have displayed here. I loved the quirky sculptures and tiny details that I kept finding. This place is a total whimsey overload and I am here for it. They also have a guest book that you can sign and leave a message. I honestly got emotional writing in it. There is something really moving about people creating beauty and sharing it with others just for the simple Joy of doing so. So many of the "attractions" we visit come with expensive admission tickets and gift shop waiting lines but places like this are the reason I love to travel and explore. Unexpected places created by people who just want to make the world more interesting. This place is a gift. If you're passing through Ellensburg, this stop is worth your time. Drop a note in their guestbook and thank me later.

A must visit if in Ellensburg -- interesting pieces of art -- my favorite is the bear! Street…read moreparking is plentiful and it's near downtown as well.

On a super busy Saturday when Leavenworth had an event going on I came to sample some wines here…read more You have to go down some steep stairs to get to the tasting room, so don't drink to much or getting out will be difficulet. They have some high tables with stools to sit on. Its a decent sized space but it fills up fast. They only had two people on staff which means there was always a wait. It made it hard for them to spend any time explaining the wines for tasting. A tasting is 20$ and you get to sample 4 wines. My favorites where the white merlot(not actually a white) and the hot mulled wine. The bottles are priced way to high for the average person to buy one.

Head down (yes down) to this gem of a tasting room. The offerings are amazing and all local wines…read more The hostess who recommended many great wines was awesome and helped everyone to get something they liked. She recommended the hot spiced wine and it was perfect for the cold day we were there. It's a very casual place to just relax have a wine tasting and enjoy life.

This is a must stop to stretch your legs and sight-see on your way East on I-90 and not till…read morerecently, I didn't realize that you could stop and hike up to the horses, until a friend mentioned it. So, after all this time I could've stopped here on the way back home?!?!? Ugh....figures! The hike up is fairly short, but the trail is loose and slippery, so be careful going up and down the trail. Also, as mentioned in another review, beware of rattle snakes, as this is their sagebrush home. We didn't see any, but we did see some quick little black lizards scurrying by.

Stop here after years of driving by here and wanting to see it I finally did…read more and it is work stopping and seeing, also the view of the Columbia river and the Bridge you just crossed it on is great from here east to get off the highway here and back on again, only thing that suck is the plaques that were here at one time are gone probably stolen as they were brass, so more than likely were sold as scrap by a tweaker The monument, done by David Govedare, is not too far from the parking area off of the Eastbound lanes of I-90. However, the trail is steep and treacherous. Going up isn't too bad, but sandy soil and loose jagged rocks make the trip back down only for the reasonably surefooted. They are worth viewing even from a distance, because of their lifelike feel, in what was at one time, real wild-horse country.

IMO: Roslyn use to be a great place. Nowadays: its just overpriced food, drinks, trinkets. Serious…read morelack of parking. Massive traffic into and out of Roslyn on the small 2 lane SR903. Noisy construction and hassles caused by construction for new out of character houses. How much longer can Roslyn claim to be a historic town when they are allowing massive growth and planning for even more expansion? A previous review stated: "locals are not pleased about people from out of town" - while I wasn't there personally to witness such, it is possible since some locals want to leave Roslyn alone... and some people from out of town do not. :( Then there are the developers that are building and building and building. Make Roslyn Great Again. People not profits. #leaveroslynalone

What the heck was Lance B. smoking when he wrote his review to the City of Roslyn?!…read more Piece of advice: SLOW DOWN! 53 in a 50? Outrageous! Who goes that fast?! Do us a favor, go buy your Northern Exposure DVD and stop endangering our small town lives with high speed antics.

This is an awesome railroad that you pass by when going over Stevens pass. There is also a good,…read morecleaner than usual rest stop along the way. Although you may not see it, the railroad is there!

Index, Washington is one of those hidden treasures of a town. The town itself is a mix of old…read moredepressed homes and new over priced builds, with very little commerce to speak of. Regardless, this is one of my favorite places on earth. The town sits right on the banks of the river at the base of the sheer face of Mt. Index. It is breathtaking. If I had the money, I would buy this town, buy everyone out and live there for the rest of my days. To me, it is incredible. I thought of buying and reviving the old Bush House. I think it was on the block for the low, low price of 700K. Unfortunately, it would take more than that to get the place in safe enough condition to open for business. There use to be a superb restaurant in the old place. Index is still unspoiled for the most part.