Make Your Plans for Christmas Lighting in Leavenworth Now!!
Here are the dates:
December 1 and 2
December 8 and 9
December 15 and 16
Leavenworth is known country wide as a great place to come to participate in Christmas festivities. Please refer to more details at the Leavenworth Chamber Site: www.leavenworth.org .
If you plan to stay the night in the area and you are driving you need to book your lodging early like six months ago (smile) but there are a few spots available now. Check www.natapoc.com and the other listings in the chamber directory for other lodging areas.
Best thing to do is take a tour bus. They come from all over so look into your local tour companies. A big treat is to take the Christmas Lighting Train from Seattle. It is a full day...meals on train are provided along with entertainment. Book this through Alki Tours at: http://www.alkitours.us/ .
When you come be prepared:
Bring warm clothing-scarves, hats, etc. and appropriate footwear. Most of the time it is cold and icy so choose wisely what you use. It can be uncomfortable if you are not prepared. Dress in layers because going in and out of stores and restaurants varies in temperature.
When you are in Leavenworth you will feel right at home dressing yourself up with Christmas decorations--Reindeer antlers, flashing lights, etc.
Make sure you bring your camera for photos with father Christmas, Scrooge, the nutcracker, and other various characters running about. Remember to bring extra camera batteries because normally there are not many available in town. You will take alot of pictures so be thinking ahead.
Bring extra change for some roasted chestnuts and hot chocolate.
When you need a rest, the First Baptist Church across the hightway from the park is open to warm your tummy with soup, coffee, and tea at no charge.
Warm up on your Christmas Carol singing voices. It is great fun to sing with so many people.
Last of all bring your heart. Let us warm it up with a wonderful Merry Christmas.
