Leavenworth, Washington
Leavenworth transforms into a winter wonderland during the holidays! Every winter, this charming Bavarian-style city becomes the “Village of Lights” and features over 500,000 lights in a magical display.
No wonder it’s one of the best family-friendly white Christmas destinations in the US! Take a stroll down the adorable streets of downtown Leavenworth with its classic German timber accents, old-world charm, and festive lights and decorations.
Children will feel like they’ve just stepped into a storybook at places like Kris Kringle, which is a year-round Christmas store. You can also enjoy snowshoeing and horse-drawn carriage or sleigh rides.
You can also bundle up and go snow tubing, dog sledding, or snowmen building with your little ones in Front Street Park! Then, stop in the Nutcracker Museum.
It’s another “must-see” place where kids can marvel at hundreds of nutcrackers on display, each revealing its own story.
But to truly embrace the spirit of the holidays, go to one of this family-friendly white Christmas destination’s live performances by local choirs and musicians dressed in traditional German garb.
Then, enjoy a mug of hot chocolate with some gingerbread cookies to keep warm!
