Standing Bear River Haus Guidebook

Michelle
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.
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Leavenworth Reindeer Farm
10395 Chumstick Hwy
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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.
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Icicle Gorge Trailhead
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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.
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The Enchantments
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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.
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Snow Lakes Trailhead
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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.
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Leavenworth Golf Club
9101 Icicle Rd
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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.
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Leavenworth Winter Sports Area
10701 Ski Hill Drive
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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.
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Stuart And Colchuck Lake Trailheads
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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.
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Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery
12790 Fish Hatchery Rd
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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.
7503 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.
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Lake Wenatchee State Park
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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.
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Iphakamiso Park
300 Enchantment Park Way
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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.
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Apple Annie's Antique Gallery
100 Apple Annie Ave
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A nice antique mall in Cashmere. You could spend hours at this place.
See where the candy is made. Located in Cashmere.
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Aplets & Cotlets Candy Kitchen & Country Store
117 Mission Ave
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See where the candy is made. Located in Cashmere.
A beautiful park in Sunnyslope just west of Wenatchee.
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Ohme Gardens
3327 Ohme Rd
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A beautiful park in Sunnyslope just west of Wenatchee.
Easy hiking. Wild flowers in late Spring.
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Peshastin Pinnacles State Park
7201 N Dryden Rd
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Easy hiking. Wild flowers in late Spring.

shopping

Rentals of ski equipment, mountain bikes, waxing services. Located in a small house behind the McDonalds.
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Arlberg Sports Haus
1207 Front St
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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.
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The Cheesemongers Shop
819 Front St
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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.
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Kris Kringl
907 Front St
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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.
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Der Sportsmann
837 Front St
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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 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.
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Visconti's Italian Restaurant
636 Front St
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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.
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Cured By Visconti
636 Front St
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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.
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SOUTH--Leavenworth
913 Front St
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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.
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Louie's Cafe
820 Commercial St
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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.
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Blewett Brewing Company
911 Commercial St
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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.
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Larch Handcrafted Pasta & cocktails
214 8th Street
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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.
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Pika Provisions
217 9th St
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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.
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München Haus
709 Front St
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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.
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Leavenworth Cider House
939 Front St
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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.
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Sulla Vita
931 Front St
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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. $$$.
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Watershed Cafe
221 8th St
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Opens at 5pm. Dinner only. Reservations required. Farm to table upscale cuisine. Ever changing menu. Gluten free options. Excellent food. $$$.
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.
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Yodelin broth company and beer garden
633 Front St
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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. $$$.
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Mozart's Steakhouse
829 Front St
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Upscale menu featuring steaks and German cuisine. Excellent food. $$$.
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.
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Heidleburger Drive In
12708 US-2
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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.
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Los Camperos
200 8th St
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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.
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O'Grady's Pantry at Sleeping Lady
7375 Icicle Rd
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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.
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Wok About Mongolian Grill
920 Front St
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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.
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Rhein Haus Leavenworth
707 US-2
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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.
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Plain Cellars Leavenworth Tasting Room
703 US-2
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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.
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Smallwood's Harvest
10461 Stemm Rd
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Produce grocery. Petting zoo on site. 4.4 miles from town on Hwy 2 east.
Local grocery market in town. Good selection.
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Dan's Food Market
1329 US-2
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Local grocery market in town. Good selection.
Located on Hwy 2, east end of town. Also a large gas station.
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Safeway
116 River Bend Dr
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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.
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Sage Mountain Natural Foods
11685 US-2
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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.