Festive. Jolly. Joy. These words describe Christmas as a whole, and with the holiday rapidly approaching, towns and cities around the country have started decorating. Below is a guide to the top Christmas destinations in the United States.
1) Aspen, Colo- Aspen is a winter town located in Colorado. Surrounded by snow-capped mountains, the town is known as a Christmas wonderland. The town’s streets are always filled with shops decked out for the holidays. Also, during the holiday season, there is the “12 Days of Aspen” event in which people participate in over 50 winter events. The celebration is one of best ways to experience the Christmas holiday in Aspen.
2) Leavenworth, Wash- Leavenworth is a city located in central Washington. Complemented by its Bavarian style, Leavenworth brings in a unique twist to the holiday season. The town transforms into a storybook Christmas destination, giving visitors the feeling they’re in a German village. The town also hosts its annual Christmas Lighting Festival, in which the central square and the surrounding streets are illuminated by over a million Christmas lights. The festival is one of the best ways to see Leavenworth in all its Christmas glory.
3) Woodstock, VT- Woodstock is a small town located in Vermont. The town is used as a setting for multiple Christmas-themed postcards as it is home to quaint villages illuminated by holiday lights. Woodstock is also described as a “picturesque winter setting” due to its snowy slopes- perfect for multiple winter sports. The town also hosts its annual “Wassail Weekend,” in which people celebrate New England art, culture, and history. One of the main highlights of the event is the Wassail Parade, featuring a marching band to reflect the holiday spirit. This combined with Woodstock’s picturesque villages will curate for the ultimate Christmas season.
4) North Pole, Alaska- North Pole is a small city near Fairbanks. The town comes alive during its annual Winterfest & Annual Bazaar, in which people from all over come to participate in winter activities. There is also a live fireworks show that lights up the night sky with festive colors. The town is also home to the renowned Santa Claus House, where visitors can see an array of Christmas decorations, gifts, and Santa decor. Children also get to meet Santa himself, making North Pole a must-see Christmas destination.
5) Natchitoches, La- Natchitoches is a city in northern Louisiana. The town hosts its annual Christmas festival during the holiday season, in which more than 300,000 lights are put on display. The event also consists of many cultural events and holiday concerts. The town’s Victorian streets deck out for Christmas, making you feel like you’ve stepped into a Christmas postcard. Visitors also have the option to take a horse-drawn carriage ride through the streets of Natchitoches, giving them a unique perspective of the town. All of these are reasons to put Natchitoches on your Christmas bucket list.
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