9 U.S. Destinations That Feel Like Europe

3. Leavenworth, Washington

Leavenworth is a small town in Chelan County, Washington with a population of only 2,263 people, according the 2020 Census. Nestled in the Cascade Mountains, Leavenworth’s main street and town center were modeled after a German Bavarian village. With its alpine-style architecture and annual celebrations such as Oktoberfest, Maifest, and Autumn Leaf Festival, Leavenworth was deliberately designed in the 1960s to resemble southern Germany. The unofficial motto for the town is “Holy Schnitzel!”