I got this postcard from Dick, in August 2006. He describes the town as a fun place to visit, but it is a tourist trap. The blurb on the card reads ... Leavenworth, Washington, is located at the base of the beautiful Cascade Mountains on Highway 2, just 118 miles east of Seattle. Leavenworth's many festivals and special events throughout the year include Ice Fest, Maifest, Bird Fest, Wine Festival, Sausage Fest, Salmon Festival, Autumn Leaf Festival, Oktoberfest, Christmas Lighing, and many more. Goodness, it sounds like it's a festival all year around, in Leavenworth !! Thanks for the card, Dick.