Standing Bear River Haus Guidebook

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Standing Bear River Haus Guidebook

Activities

Open year round and very popular with families. Education and interaction with the animals. Reservations required. During holiday season, make your reservation at least 1 month ahead of time. See baby reindeers in July.
42 residents recomanen
Granja de Ren Indi de Leavenworth
10395 Chumstick Hwy
42 residents recomanen
Open year round and very popular with families. Education and interaction with the animals. Reservations required. During holiday season, make your reservation at least 1 month ahead of time. See baby reindeers in July.
Beautiful scenery accessed on a very easy beginner trail. The trail is about 5 miles long if you walk the entire loop. Bring your Discover Pass for parking. Best from mid April to early November. Not accessible by car during snow season. This trail is accessible by driving about 10 miles northwest up the Icicle River canyon US Forest Service Road which is a continuation of Icicle Road. All snow must be gone for accessibility.
26 residents recomanen
Icicle Gorge Trailhead
26 residents recomanen
Beautiful scenery accessed on a very easy beginner trail. The trail is about 5 miles long if you walk the entire loop. Bring your Discover Pass for parking. Best from mid April to early November. Not accessible by car during snow season. This trail is accessible by driving about 10 miles northwest up the Icicle River canyon US Forest Service Road which is a continuation of Icicle Road. All snow must be gone for accessibility.
Cross Country groomed ski trails for both skate and traditional skiing. Typical season starts in January. Buy your day pass at the little building. Snowshoe trail is also there. Ski lessons are available on weekends. Access from Cyo Road at the Sleeping Lady Resort entry. Abundant parking.
Icicle River Trail
7505 Cyo Road
Cross Country groomed ski trails for both skate and traditional skiing. Typical season starts in January. Buy your day pass at the little building. Snowshoe trail is also there. Ski lessons are available on weekends. Access from Cyo Road at the Sleeping Lady Resort entry. Abundant parking.
Some of the most beautiful hiking scenery in the US. Most trails are not beginner level. Some require participation in an annual lottery for a permit to hike/camp. Most hiking in the Enchantments require good physical conditioning and confidence with steep terrain, carrying supplies and equipment. No campfires allowed.
6 residents recomanen
The Enchantments
6 residents recomanen
Some of the most beautiful hiking scenery in the US. Most trails are not beginner level. Some require participation in an annual lottery for a permit to hike/camp. Most hiking in the Enchantments require good physical conditioning and confidence with steep terrain, carrying supplies and equipment. No campfires allowed.
A switchback up hill climb from the parking area off of Icicle Road. Not beginner.
7 residents recomanen
Snow Lakes Trailhead
7 residents recomanen
A switchback up hill climb from the parking area off of Icicle Road. Not beginner.
A small course with River views. Open for cross country skiing in Winter and also sledding.
13 residents recomanen
Leavenworth Golf Club
9101 Icicle Rd
13 residents recomanen
A small course with River views. Open for cross country skiing in Winter and also sledding.
Leavenworth Ski Hill. A small ski area located just above town. Good for kids. Also tubing in winter and hiking/mountain biking in Summer. Ski Lodge building serves food and music nights. Ski jumping facility and cross country ski trails.
31 residents recomanen
Leavenworth Winter Sports Area
10701 Ski Hill Drive
31 residents recomanen
Leavenworth Ski Hill. A small ski area located just above town. Good for kids. Also tubing in winter and hiking/mountain biking in Summer. Ski Lodge building serves food and music nights. Ski jumping facility and cross country ski trails.
Hiking trail in the Icicle River canyon. Also a campground location.
Chatter Creek Trailhead
County Highway 76
Hiking trail in the Icicle River canyon. Also a campground location.
A very popular hike. Part of it is very steep. Good physical condition required.
13 residents recomanen
Stuart And Colchuck Lake Trailheads
13 residents recomanen
A very popular hike. Part of it is very steep. Good physical condition required.
Rent them at Cole's Corner location. The machines are on site at Lake Wenatchee groomed trails.
Leavenworth Snowmobile Rentals
15361 US Highway 2
Rent them at Cole's Corner location. The machines are on site at Lake Wenatchee groomed trails.

Sightseeing

Built in 1940 and was the world's largest fish hatchery at the time. There are tanks of fingerlings and fish ladders. The main building is open when staff are available. Freely walk around the grounds and read the signage. There are also trails to walk beyond the hatchery. Spring Chinook return to the hatchery to spawn in June/July.
9 residents recomanen
Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery
12790 Fish Hatchery Rd
9 residents recomanen
Built in 1940 and was the world's largest fish hatchery at the time. There are tanks of fingerlings and fish ladders. The main building is open when staff are available. Freely walk around the grounds and read the signage. There are also trails to walk beyond the hatchery. Spring Chinook return to the hatchery to spawn in June/July.
Icicle Outfitters has the fleet of horse drawn carriages you will see in the town year round, as well as horse drawn sleigh rides offered on their premises near the Leavenworth Fish Hatchery off of Icicle Road during January through March. Make a reservation for the sleigh ride in the Winter months. Horse riding is also offered on the trails.
Icicle Outfitter & Guides, Inc.
7919 E Leavenworth Rd
Icicle Outfitters has the fleet of horse drawn carriages you will see in the town year round, as well as horse drawn sleigh rides offered on their premises near the Leavenworth Fish Hatchery off of Icicle Road during January through March. Make a reservation for the sleigh ride in the Winter months. Horse riding is also offered on the trails.
Beautiful Lake to visit. Park has a restroom building and sandy beach. Paddleboards for rent. Kayaking is popular. Groomed cross country ski and snowshoeing in Winter. Drive west on Hwy 2 to Coles Corner and turn off going north to Lake Wenatchee.
76 residents recomanen
Lake Wenatchee State Park
76 residents recomanen
Beautiful Lake to visit. Park has a restroom building and sandy beach. Paddleboards for rent. Kayaking is popular. Groomed cross country ski and snowshoeing in Winter. Drive west on Hwy 2 to Coles Corner and turn off going north to Lake Wenatchee.
A very nice trail system on the Wenatchee River just below town. There is a dirt parking lot at the far east end of the trail system. Beginner level.
21 residents recomanen
Parc de l'Encant
300 Enchantment Park Way
21 residents recomanen
A very nice trail system on the Wenatchee River just below town. There is a dirt parking lot at the far east end of the trail system. Beginner level.
A nice antique mall in Cashmere. You could spend hours at this place.
19 residents recomanen
Apple Annie's Antique Gallery
100 Apple Annie Ave
19 residents recomanen
A nice antique mall in Cashmere. You could spend hours at this place.
See where the candy is made. Located in Cashmere.
22 residents recomanen
Aplets & Cotlets Candy Kitchen & Country Store
117 Mission Ave
22 residents recomanen
See where the candy is made. Located in Cashmere.
A beautiful park in Sunnyslope just west of Wenatchee.
39 residents recomanen
Ohme Gardens
3327 Ohme Rd
39 residents recomanen
A beautiful park in Sunnyslope just west of Wenatchee.
Easy hiking. Wild flowers in late Spring.
13 residents recomanen
Peshastin Pinnacles State Park
7201 N Dryden Rd
13 residents recomanen
Easy hiking. Wild flowers in late Spring.

shopping

Rentals of ski equipment, mountain bikes, waxing services. Located in a small house behind the McDonalds.
11 residents recomanen
Arlberg Sports Haus
1207 Front St
11 residents recomanen
Rentals of ski equipment, mountain bikes, waxing services. Located in a small house behind the McDonalds.
Sample and buy the cheese, buy special beers, and other gourmet items. Located downstairs in a small space on Front Street in town.
15 residents recomanen
The Cheesemongers Shop
819 Front St
15 residents recomanen
Sample and buy the cheese, buy special beers, and other gourmet items. Located downstairs in a small space on Front Street in town.
It is Christmas year round at Kris Kringl's. A wide selection of ornaments, greenery and tabletop decor. A fun place to see on every trip to Leavenworth. Visit in late October for all new Christmas ornaments.
8 residents recomanen
Kris Kringl
907 Front St
8 residents recomanen
It is Christmas year round at Kris Kringl's. A wide selection of ornaments, greenery and tabletop decor. A fun place to see on every trip to Leavenworth. Visit in late October for all new Christmas ornaments.
Hiking and climbing gear. Trail maps, fishing licenses, Outdoor clothing, gloves, hats, shoes, boots, cross country skis. They answer questions about fishing. A nice shop to visit.
8 residents recomanen
Der Sportsmann
837 Front St
8 residents recomanen
Hiking and climbing gear. Trail maps, fishing licenses, Outdoor clothing, gloves, hats, shoes, boots, cross country skis. They answer questions about fishing. A nice shop to visit.
Fudge and jewelry.
Fudge Hut & Garnishes Boutique
933 Front St
Fudge and jewelry.

Food Scene

A large restaurant on 3 floors. Opens at 3pm. Authentic Italian cuisine made with fresh ingredients. The chopped salad is excellent. Great wine selection. They have gluten free pasta offerings. Highly recommended and consistent quality. Can accommodate large parties for dinner. Reservations recommended.
56 residents recomanen
Visconti's Italian Restaurant
636 Front St
56 residents recomanen
A large restaurant on 3 floors. Opens at 3pm. Authentic Italian cuisine made with fresh ingredients. The chopped salad is excellent. Great wine selection. They have gluten free pasta offerings. Highly recommended and consistent quality. Can accommodate large parties for dinner. Reservations recommended.
An Italian deli with homemade sausages, capacola and salami. Excellent quality of meats and prosciutto. Ask for samples. Located on the first floor of the Viscontis Restaurant building.
8 residents recomanen
Cured By Visconti
636 Front St
8 residents recomanen
An Italian deli with homemade sausages, capacola and salami. Excellent quality of meats and prosciutto. Ask for samples. Located on the first floor of the Viscontis Restaurant building.
A large outdoor enclosed patio Spring through Fall. South has Latin American cuisine, unique cocktails and accepts dogs on their back patio. Highly recommend the Stinger cocktail and steak salad.
70 residents recomanen
SOUTH--Leavenworth
913 Front St
70 residents recomanen
A large outdoor enclosed patio Spring through Fall. South has Latin American cuisine, unique cocktails and accepts dogs on their back patio. Highly recommend the Stinger cocktail and steak salad.
A little, charming sidewalk breakfast place on Commercial Street. Good old fashioned omelettes, sandwiches and other breakfast/lunch fare. Fantastic bloody mary cocktails. Not for large groups. See the horse drawn carriages pass by.
6 residents recomanen
Louie's Cafe
820 Commercial St
6 residents recomanen
A little, charming sidewalk breakfast place on Commercial Street. Good old fashioned omelettes, sandwiches and other breakfast/lunch fare. Fantastic bloody mary cocktails. Not for large groups. See the horse drawn carriages pass by.
Blewett Brewing has the best pizza in town. Sometimes there are ingredient shortages. They also offer a couple green salads. There is no gluten free crust offered. Outdoor cafe seating and indoor as well. Located on Commercial Street.
41 residents recomanen
Blewett Brewing Company
911 Commercial St
41 residents recomanen
Blewett Brewing has the best pizza in town. Sometimes there are ingredient shortages. They also offer a couple green salads. There is no gluten free crust offered. Outdoor cafe seating and indoor as well. Located on Commercial Street.
Larch has a very small but popular dining room. Does not accept large parties. Reservations highly recommended. Gluten free options. A hipster crowd is seen here. Can get quite noisy in the small space. Takeout available if not too busy on the weekends.
19 residents recomanen
Larch Handcrafted Pasta & cocktails
214 8th Street
19 residents recomanen
Larch has a very small but popular dining room. Does not accept large parties. Reservations highly recommended. Gluten free options. A hipster crowd is seen here. Can get quite noisy in the small space. Takeout available if not too busy on the weekends.
Pikka Provisions is the best kept secret speakeasy type bar. Located downstairs in a building, it is hard to find. Run by a team of expert mixologists, their cocktails are extraordinary. Even simple vodka soda w/lime is the best. Try their gin and tonic with fresh juniper berries. Small appetizer plates available. Tuna in a tin and potatoe chips with creme fraiche are good accompaniments.
13 residents recomanen
Pika Provisions
217 9th St
13 residents recomanen
Pikka Provisions is the best kept secret speakeasy type bar. Located downstairs in a building, it is hard to find. Run by a team of expert mixologists, their cocktails are extraordinary. Even simple vodka soda w/lime is the best. Try their gin and tonic with fresh juniper berries. Small appetizer plates available. Tuna in a tin and potatoe chips with creme fraiche are good accompaniments.
Centrally located in town. Outdoor seating in their courtyard style establishment. Many choices of bratwurst with a mustard bar, kraut relish and onions. Good beans and potato salad. A variety of beers and wine. They allow dogs. A fun place.
72 residents recomanen
München Haus
709 Front St
72 residents recomanen
Centrally located in town. Outdoor seating in their courtyard style establishment. Many choices of bratwurst with a mustard bar, kraut relish and onions. Good beans and potato salad. A variety of beers and wine. They allow dogs. A fun place.
A large variety of cider flavors. Enjoy on site or take out a growler. A small menu of Pretzels, Brats, fries. Located at the East end of Front Street.
7 residents recomanen
Leavenworth Cider House
939 Front St
7 residents recomanen
A large variety of cider flavors. Enjoy on site or take out a growler. A small menu of Pretzels, Brats, fries. Located at the East end of Front Street.
Located at the east end of Front Street. Mediterranean cuisine. Order a variety of small plates to share. Outdoor dining. Food is good. Dogs ok on patio.
25 residents recomanen
Sulla Vita
931 Front St
25 residents recomanen
Located at the east end of Front Street. Mediterranean cuisine. Order a variety of small plates to share. Outdoor dining. Food is good. Dogs ok on patio.
Opens at 5pm. Dinner only. Reservations required. Farm to table upscale cuisine. Ever changing menu. Gluten free options. Excellent food. $$$.
50 residents recomanen
Watershed Cafe
221 8th St
50 residents recomanen
Opens at 5pm. Dinner only. Reservations required. Farm to table upscale cuisine. Ever changing menu. Gluten free options. Excellent food. $$$.
A variety of yummy bowl dishes using their home made bone broth. Outdoor seating on a patio with great mountain views. Located at the West end of Front Street downstairs.
44 residents recomanen
Yodelin broth company and beer garden
633 Front St
44 residents recomanen
A variety of yummy bowl dishes using their home made bone broth. Outdoor seating on a patio with great mountain views. Located at the West end of Front Street downstairs.
Upscale menu featuring steaks and German cuisine. Excellent food. $$$.
10 residents recomanen
Mozart's Steakhouse
829 Front St
10 residents recomanen
Upscale menu featuring steaks and German cuisine. Excellent food. $$$.
A drive in located at the west end of town on Hwy 2. Great burger menu and sandwiches. Good fry sauce. Try the spicy chipotle burger.
11 residents recomanen
Heidleburger Drive In
12708 US-2
11 residents recomanen
A drive in located at the west end of town on Hwy 2. Great burger menu and sandwiches. Good fry sauce. Try the spicy chipotle burger.
Good Mexican Food. Great nachos. Located upstairs above Larch.
7 residents recomanen
Los Camperos
200 8th St
7 residents recomanen
Good Mexican Food. Great nachos. Located upstairs above Larch.
Limited Breakfast and lunch menu. Espresso. Food is good, freshly prepared and large portions. Patio seating.
24 residents recomanen
O'Grady's Pantry at Sleeping Lady
7375 Icicle Rd
24 residents recomanen
Limited Breakfast and lunch menu. Espresso. Food is good, freshly prepared and large portions. Patio seating.
Upstairs on the east end of Front Street. Yummy stir fried dishes. Nice outdoor deck. They allow dogs on the deck.
19 residents recomanen
Wok About Mongolian Grill
920 Front St
19 residents recomanen
Upstairs on the east end of Front Street. Yummy stir fried dishes. Nice outdoor deck. They allow dogs on the deck.
Outdoor patio serving bratwurst and pretzels. Beers and live music on weekends.
16 residents recomanen
Rhein Haus Leavenworth
707 US-2
16 residents recomanen
Outdoor patio serving bratwurst and pretzels. Beers and live music on weekends.
Good diner food and breakfast. Great Christmas decorations and mountain views from the bar. Big parking lot behind. On Hwy 2 mid town.
Kristall's Restaurant & Lounge
280 US-2
Good diner food and breakfast. Great Christmas decorations and mountain views from the bar. Big parking lot behind. On Hwy 2 mid town.
Nice tasting room with a few outdoor tables. Wines are good.
8 residents recomanen
Plain Cellars Leavenworth Tasting Room
703 US-2
8 residents recomanen
Nice tasting room with a few outdoor tables. Wines are good.

groceries

Fresh produce and orchard fruits. On Hwy 2 east 4 miles from town.
Prey's Fruit Barn
11007 US-2
Fresh produce and orchard fruits. On Hwy 2 east 4 miles from town.
Produce grocery. Petting zoo on site. 4.4 miles from town on Hwy 2 east.
12 residents recomanen
Smallwood's Harvest
10461 Stemm Rd
12 residents recomanen
Produce grocery. Petting zoo on site. 4.4 miles from town on Hwy 2 east.
Local grocery market in town. Good selection.
46 residents recomanen
Dan's Food Market
1329 US-2
46 residents recomanen
Local grocery market in town. Good selection.
Located on Hwy 2, east end of town. Also a large gas station.
39 residents recomanen
Safeway
116 River Bend Dr
39 residents recomanen
Located on Hwy 2, east end of town. Also a large gas station.
Local Health food store and grocery. Offers some prepared food. Gluten free beer.
17 residents recomanen
Sage Mountain Natural Foods
11685 US-2
17 residents recomanen
Local Health food store and grocery. Offers some prepared food. Gluten free beer.

Services

The closest medical facility. Has emergency room services. Located in town.
Cascade Medical
817 Commercial St
The closest medical facility. Has emergency room services. Located in town.
Hair salon.
Shears
940 US-2
Hair salon.