AMERICA'S hidden Bavarian Village - Leavenworth, WA

Leavenworth, Washington, is America's Bavarian Village, because they decided to be.
When you go visit, make sure to stop in and see the Reindeer at the Leavenworth Reindeer Farm.
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[@rickhaller3328]

That looks like SOOO much more fun than Leavenworth, KS.

[@craigcampbell1843]

Haha. As someone that has been to both I can honestly say Washington is more fun.

[@valerieaufdenberg724]

Astoria, Oregon Is Where The Movie “The Goonies” Was Filmed.

[@ChennysaFerrynrera]

The morning sky was unpredictable...even the sun didn't know...whether it should shine...or it would hide...some days it was bright...it stood high in the sky...smiling to the earth below...other days...it was not so much...the clouds came in...shielding its sunshine...thunderous laughs...as it spread its tears...but still...when the storm...finally left...the sun remains...shining brighter than ever...how hard it must be...to be that bold...to have that much beauty...💖

[@laurajensen9941]

Christmas time in Leavenworth is magical. Please visit during winter, you will love it.

[@TeecesPiecesAUS]

Loved the reindeer farm! My friends and I actually visited there ourselves a few weeks ago.

[@DownieLive]

😆😂 oh Teece! 😆

[@christinajoshua7361]

I have been there before in February of 2021 and with the snow still around it looked beautiful

[@craigb2615]

Next time you head to Leavenworth, go at Christmas time. They really go all out with the decoration and tree lighting. The next time you get around old highway 30 and the waterfalls, camp at Ainsworth State park, and bring bicycles. You can easily spend an entire day just exploring the trails and waterfalls in that area.

[@wiseguy9202]

My wife and I came here as part of our honeymoon. Fantastic little town in the mountains! Highly suggested if you like German food and beer. Especially during Christmas which reminds me of my hometown in Lake Placid, NY.

[@yvonneqarwine7606]

loved this one. beautiful thanks for sharing

[@roderickrayrutledge2740]

I spent all summer here in 1975 when this tiny town was just recreating itself. My aunt Velma had the "Die Just" art gallery on front street.

[@Canleaf08]

I almost ended up in Leavenworth in 2022... I first heard about that village when I went through Wenatchee, WA but I needed to go north back then, to Winthrop, another styled town, in the style of an old western town. I did not expect Leavenworth like this. My car broke down at the Wenatchee Airport and I asked the car rental agent if not many Germans would be there. And she said: "We will get a lot of Germans here due to Leavenworth..."

[@OllieRamone]

A deer farm? My kids would love it. My oldest really likes deers.

[@deltabravo1257]

I've been through Leavenworth many times and have never checked out the farm. I guess it's because I seem to be passing through on my way to the mountains.

[@DownieLive]

It’s worth making a stop! 😀

[@alaskafan21]

North Pole, Alaska has a Reindeer Academy with 🦌 reindeer 🦌. It is next to the Santa Claus house. Meat stuff and great vid Mike !

[@norenemorrow6362]

Frankenmuth, Michigan is similar- a great place for shopping at Christmas

[@MylesAlfama]

I’ve been their before in the winter and it was very pretty! :)

[@jennipattinson7855]

I live there lol and it is a cool place very chill☺️

[@nellydoesitall4911]

How do u lik it is it diverse

[@BroKeinPlan1034]

I'm from Bavaria lol

[@darolhitman3154]

Ich auch mein Freund 👍

[@darolhitman3154]

Servus oida

[@melaniebaker9798]

Usually when I watch travel Videos the people are more matter of fact. You guys are so fun and funny! Thanks for sharing 🤍

[@rtjguctcdrfjcfgugy4239]

Omg yes i love this area

[@paulacosta7367]

Amazing scenery! I've always wanted to see the northwest as I've lived in Miami Beach for soo long, but now I'm here in the peninsula (Silicon Valley), I definitely need to see this side of the US and Canada. Thanks Mike!

[@ellen0599]

River tubing is good there!!!

[@DownieLive]

Ohhhh, I bet! I’ll want to spend more time there next time. We only had half a day unfortunately.

[@petemichael6883]

Mike, I've enjoyed catching up on some of your videos that were made before I discovered you. This video had some of my favorite places. I've lived in Cincinnati since late '71 but the Pacific Northwest is still my "heart home". I've also enjoyed your recent posts while you remain closer to home. Keep it up as we look forward to being back to"normal".

[@DownieLive]

Wow, thanks!

[@smwca123]

Milwaukee, AKA Beer City, has a large German community. Of course its other claim to fame is being the setting of the 1970s/80s sitcom "Happy Days".

[@EdwardTravels]

Next Christmas you need to go to Leavenworth for the Christmas tree lightening. It’s a pretty fun day trip. Lots of snow and Christmas lights

[@billgoeckel6344]

Hey Mike just starting watching your videos a few days ago and I am hooked. I have never been to Leavenworth but my brother and sister in law have been there and said it is fantastic. Although I have family and friends in Austria and Bavaria and been there many many times, I have to say they did a terrific job trying to make it look authentic . Love your vids. Thanks for the great entertainment. Keep them coming when again possible Cheers

[@DownieLive]

Oh so happy to hear that Bill. Honestly, I thought Leavenworth was very close to the real thing. 👍🏼

[@candacejackson5044]

The falls and the gorge are amazing scenery. Love the PNW. Haven't been to Leavenworth though. There is a town in Georgia, called Helen, that is very similar. I've been there.

[@zacharywiser6777]

im from leavenworth the river has great rafting :)

[@Harleylover14]

Used to go every other Christmas. Great spot.

[@sternadms8738]

my first impression when i was serching on google was this is some alpine village but no its in america i would love and come and see it

[@DownieLive]

Yes! Exactly! Come see it!

[@totogarcia3350]

I have been there and it's a really pretty place especially in the winter when it snows

[@davidlp6510]

Cool video!!

[@mrrazrback2471]

I want to live there when I’m older (21 rn)

[@raysatereskchenko2981]

Beautiful Portland OR

[@ailistorenyoga7312]

So good! Slightly addicted to Downie live 😁

[@DownieLive]

Yes! 🙌🏼 thanks Aili. More videos coming this weekend!

[@valerieaufdenberg724]

You Guys NEED To Come At Christmas Time! There Are Christmas Lights EVERYWHERE! There Is Also Sleding And (I Think) Ise Skating Too!

[@deltabravo1257]

Word to the wise to those planning to visit Leavenworth, DON'T buy fuel at the 76 station at the west end of town. 0:54 - Notice their high prices? I was through Leavenworth several times during July and August of 2019 and saw the same prices, but I opted to fuel up at Safeway on the east side of town, where diesel was about $3.179 per gallon, unlike the $3.999 at the 76. No idea why 76 has such high prices.

[@DownieLive]

Great tip! Thanks!

[@francoluna95]

Lol they have Bavarian gasoline

[@nicolekopera2826]

I'm watching it!

[@DownieLive]

FINALLY! 😆😂

[@cNatTravels]

Someone needs to do a comparison video about all the little Bavarian towns in the US. Because when I saw the title “America’s Bavarian Village” I thought of Frankenmuth, MI.

[@DownieLive]

Huh. I didn’t know about that one

[@carlosbertadillo3374]

You guys passed by the town I live in, Hood River

[@sunglassdubsteps5268]

Remember, this place is only 2 hours drive from Seattle!!!

[@sissyrayself7508]

Been at Multnomah falls over a hundred times.

[@angelag2741]

I like your travels

[@DownieLive]

Thanks Angela! I like your comments!

[@jdhjimbo]

Leavenworth is a nice day trip from Seattle via Hwy 2. There is a great bakery on the 2nd street behind the main drag that has the best oatmeal raisin cookies ever! Some neat B& Bs, and the hiking via the Icicle Creek Trail is awesome. You captured a nice shot of beautiful Mt Hood. The Colu bia Gorge is a real treasure and Scenic Byway 30 is the way to go - not I-84. Portland is a nicextown (at least before Antifa trashed it). I have been to all 50 states and Oregon is my favorite (lived 1 year in Lake Oswego), but the politics in the Portland-Salem-Eugene corridor is pure NUTS! Southern OR - Crater Lake and Ashland, andcthe Rogue River are wonderful. Harry & David Orchards in Bear Creek is a greatvplacexto find outstanding fruit at a great price because it is slightly marred, the Riviera Pears are the best you will ever taste. There is a Shakespeare Featival forc9-10 months, too. The historic little town of Jacksonvil,e, on the Applegate River is super, as is the Music Feztival in Grant's Pass. Much warmer with little rain down south in the state. Btw, that seemed like a much harder rain than usual in the Colunbia Girge. Hope you had a good trip to SF!

[@smwca123]

A bakery that could specialize in brötchen, as what we call dinner rolls are called in Germany. They're crusty, and shed a lot of crumbs when broken.

[@itsxstarz9056]

wow ive never seen downie with short hair it thru me off

[@TheFormalRedTomato]

i went there

[@maximusaugustus6823]

Helen GA is like this

[@DownieLive]

Beauty!

[@omaridrrami6064]

wow❤❤

[@DownieLive]

Thanks Omar!

[@brianfraser2495]

Which Bavarian village came first - Leavenworth, WA or Kimberly, BC.?

[@SumTingWong1482]

Love how you spent 30 seconds covering Leavenworth and the other 7 minutes with reindeer and other horseshit. Good job. Well done.

[@DownieLive]

Duzzit Matter?

[@elcompachino6619]

@@DownieLive you didnt show the town... no one cares about reindeer wtf

[@markaaron9957]

September, knucklehead.

[@smwca123]

The video was filmed in July.

[@clausstimpfig3803]

well thank you Video is hilarious...but it has Nothing to with Bavaria. It is just an Illusion how Bavaria(which is quite a big state) could look like....

[@DownieLive]

Yes, of course. But it’s so interesting to see an entire town in America decide to represent that European region.

[@smwca123]

1. Seems fitting that I should pick Oktoberfest time to watch this video. Maybe you should have worn Birkenstocks, which are German, but not Bavarian. 2. Kitchener, Ontario, used to be called Berlin, from its founding until 1917, when it was renamed because of anti-German hysteria during World War I. 3. IDKWYGNBIKIBTWY.

[@ebolian.8147]

"Leeven worth"

[@alaskafan21]

North Pole, Alaska has a Reindeer Academy with 🦌 reindeer 🦌. It is next to the Santa Claus house. Meat stuff and great vid Mike !