Leavenworth Golf Trip Planning Guide
Leavenworth is a walkable Bavarian-themed village tucked in the Cascades with solid golf, excellent beer halls, and outdoor activities everywhere. It's a unique trip setting that feels like a European golf holiday without leaving Washington. The village is compact, group-friendly, and the scenery is unmatched.
Quick Facts
Summer, Fall
PAE (120 min drive)
$35–$130
$400/night
3 of 4
~$340/person
Sample 3-Day Itinerary
Here's a realistic 3-day itinerary for a group golf trip to Leavenworth. Every venue below is real and pulled from our curated database — no filler.
Day 1
Desert Canyon Golf Resort — desert, $75–$130 · 4.5★
Jack Frei design carved into Columbia River basalt cliffs — dramatic desert canyon golf with 800-ft elevation changes
Andreas Keller Restaurant — casual, $$
Underground Bavarian beer hall with bratwurst, schnitzel, and long communal tables — perfect for groups
Icicle Brewing Company — brewpub
Leavenworth's craft brewery with a big taproom, great IPAs, and a patio with mountain views
Day 2
Highlander Golf Course — parkland, $35–$60 · 4.3★
Well-maintained East Wenatchee course with Columbia River views and excellent value
Wenatchee River Rafting — half day, $60–$100/pp
Class II-III rapids through stunning Cascade canyon scenery — excellent for groups
South Restaurant & Bar — upscale, $$$
PNW fine dining with a creative seasonal menu — Leavenworth's best upscale dinner
Andreas Keller — brewpub · Open late
Bavarian beer cellar with boots of beer, accordion music, and a raucous group atmosphere
Day 3
Leavenworth Golf Club — mountain, $40–$70 · 4.2★
Mountain course right in the village with Cascade peaks on every hole — short but scenic
Icicle Creek Hiking — 2-4 hours, $0–$10/pp
Alpine trail system right out of the village with lakes, waterfalls, and wildflower meadows
Munchen Haus — casual, $
Outdoor sausage garden with craft beer and a fire pit — the quintessential Leavenworth lunch
The Loft Bar — cocktail · Open late
Upstairs cocktail bar with a more chill vibe and craft drinks above the village bustle
Course-by-Course Guide
Leavenworth has 4 courses worth playing. 3 are walkable if you want to save on cart fees.
Where to Stay
Leavenworth has 2 group-friendly lodging options in our database, starting at $400/night for the whole house. Several options include hot tubs — a non-negotiable for most groups.
$400–$1600 /night
Icicle Road or Plain — 5-15 minutes from the village in mountain settings
$500–$1800 /night
In or adjacent to the village — walkable to all restaurants and beer halls
Group Dining Guide
5 restaurants vetted for group golf trips. Several can handle large parties without a reservation headache.
Andreas Keller Restaurant
$$Underground Bavarian beer hall with bratwurst, schnitzel, and long communal tables — perfect for groups
South Restaurant & Bar
$$$PNW fine dining with a creative seasonal menu — Leavenworth's best upscale dinner
Munchen Haus
$Outdoor sausage garden with craft beer and a fire pit — the quintessential Leavenworth lunch
Watershed Cafe
$$Pacific NW farm-to-table brunch and lunch with excellent coffee and mountain views
Mozart's Restaurant
$$$Family-run European fine dining for 25+ years serving rib-eye, filet mignon, and New York strip in Bavarian village
Nightlife
3 bars curated for groups. 2 stay open past midnight.
Icicle Brewing Company
Leavenworth's craft brewery with a big taproom, great IPAs, and a patio with mountain views
Andreas Keller
Late nightBavarian beer cellar with boots of beer, accordion music, and a raucous group atmosphere
The Loft Bar
Late nightUpstairs cocktail bar with a more chill vibe and craft drinks above the village bustle
Activities Beyond Golf
6 off-course activities for rest days or afternoons.
Wenatchee River Rafting
Class II-III rapids through stunning Cascade canyon scenery — excellent for groups
Icicle Creek Hiking
Alpine trail system right out of the village with lakes, waterfalls, and wildflower meadows
Leavenworth Wine Walk
Several tasting rooms in the village featuring Washington wines in Bavarian settings
Bavarian Village Brewery Crawl
Icicle Brewing, Doghaus Brewery, and the beer halls — all walkable in the compact village
Lake Wenatchee Kayaking
Pristine alpine lake 20 minutes north with turquoise water and mountain panoramas
Zip Line Adventure
Multiple zip lines through old-growth forest with Cascade Mountain views
Getting There
Fly into Paine Field (Everett) / SEA (Seattle-Tacoma) (PAE) — it's a 120-minute drive to Leavenworth. For groups of 8+, consider booking a shuttle or party bus from the airport (local providers include Cascade Limo and Leavenworth Shuttle). Renting two SUVs usually works for groups of 4-8.