Where to Spend Christmas Near Seattle
I was asked recently what one would do if one happened to be near the Seattle area on or around Christmas. I can say, without a doubt, if you haven't then you need to experience Christmas in Leavenworth. Specifically you should make sure you get to witness the tree lighting ceremony. Fan's of the movie Groundhog Day will get an extra kick out of these festivities. Here are a few of the things you'll get to see and do there.
Scenic trails. Make sure to visit Blackbird Island.
A village filled with lights.
Sledding. Just be sure to buy a sled in advance. For some reason they are hard to come by in town.
A giant knight… covered in snow.
The mountains and, of course, mountain dogs. If you are lucky you'll get to meet Oliver and Duncan who will be making their yearly appearance around town this Christmas.
I haven't even mentioned the wine tasting, nearby skiing, or good German food.
Of course downtown Seattle with pike place and maybe the pacific place shopping areas are also fun if you are into that kind of thing. 
Enjoy!
We've never done it since we have the dogs, but you can also take the "snow train" up to Leavenworth for the lighting ceremonies: http://www.alkitours.us/
Oh and the food, the food. I just wish they had Bauer schnitzel. Try the liebe kuchen. Yaegermeister anyone?
Sehr gut! Ja, ja.
so your suggestion for a great Christmas in Seattle is to leave Seattle? :)
If you want a white Christmas… yes.
Just posting this link here about holiday restaurant hours so we remember to look at it again before we go:
http://www.leavenworth.org/template–holiday%20restaurant%20hrs.html
Ooh, and check this out. We'd have to make reservations in advance:
http://www.cafemozartrestaurant.com/christmasmenu2007.html
They only way to celebrate Christmas is an old fashion New England Christmas. Snow on the ground, cold in the air….hot cider, and the chance to watch the new england patriots go undefeated.
Well just my two cents.
I think I could have all that out west. Except that I bet I have more snow on the ground than you do.
yeah? but mine is bigger than yours…..or something. I am reaching here. But why not come back here for the holidays and see what is like…in case you forget.