{"id":8758,"date":"2021-12-01T09:25:09","date_gmt":"2021-12-01T09:25:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/com.sx-magazine-wp.sixt.io\/magazine\/?p=8758"},"modified":"2025-04-11T12:01:40","modified_gmt":"2025-04-11T12:01:40","slug":"the-20-most-festive-holiday-towns-in-the-u-s","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/tips\/the-20-most-festive-holiday-towns-in-the-u-s\/","title":{"rendered":"The 20 Most Festive Holiday Towns in the U.S."},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If candy canes, tinsel, parades, and goodwill for all fill you with holiday cheer, you\u2019re probably wondering: \u201cWhat are the best holiday towns near me this year?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sure, you know the holiday\u2019s biggest hits\u2014from the magic of Brooklyn\u2019s Grand Army Plaza World\u2019s Largest Menorah Lighting to Houston\u2019s Magical Winter Lights festival. Maybe you\u2019ve rung in the season with Atlanta\u2019s World of Illumination Rockin\u2019 Christmas, Seattle\u2019s fantastical Lights at Spanaway Park, and Chicago\u2019s Millennium Park outdoor ice rink before.  We all know the hustle and bustle of a big city can propel the holiday spirit to new heights. For added convenience, you can rent a car at Houston Airport<\/a> or Seattle Airport<\/a> to explore even more festive attractions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But there\u2019s a particular charm to small towns that go all-out for the holidays. The places that bring \u201chome for the holidays\u201d close to heart. Read on to find the jolliest, most celebratory small holiday towns in the nation and make your visions of sugarplums come to life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Help us celebrate SIXT\u2019s most festive holiday towns this year:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Branson, Missouri<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Skaneateles, New York<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Fredericksburg, Texas<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Grapevine, Texas<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Naperville, Illinois<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Santa Claus, Indiana<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. Edgewater, Colorado<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  8. Leavenworth, Washington<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  9. Big Bear Lake, California<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  10. Skyforest, California<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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    1. Woodstock, Vermont<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Natchitoches, Louisiana<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Gainesville, Georgia<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. St. Augustine, Florida<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. Lanesboro, Minnesota<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    6. North Pole, Alaska<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    7. Paradise, Nevada<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    8. Stockbridge, Massachusetts<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    9. Bernville, Pennsylvania<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    10. McAdenville, North Carolina<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

      1. Branson, Missouri<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
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      Photo courtesy of Branson Convention and Visitors Bureau<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

      Known as America\u2019s Christmas Tree City, Branson puts thousands of decorated trees on display throughout the holiday season. Your sense of holiday cheer will be kindled by the town\u2019s awe-inspiring light shows. For a mix of holiday tradition and contemporary cheer, you can attend the family friendly An Old Time Christmas at the Silver Dollar City theme park, followed by a live Home for Christmas musical performance at Red Gold Heritage Hall. And to sweeten your holiday season, be sure to visit the Chateau\u2019s professionally baked and decorated gingerbread village.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      2. Skaneateles, New York<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
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      Photo courtesy of Skaneateles Chamber of Commerce<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

      For the literary-minded, the village of Skaneateles celebrates the holidays with a very Dickens Christmas. Charles Dickens and dozens of his characters\u2014including A Christmas Carol<\/em>\u2019s Ebenezer Scrooge, Tiny Tim, and the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future\u2014meet at the Gazebo at Clift Park for holiday merrymaking. If you\u2019re staying in NYC, you can use a JFK car rental<\/a> and take a day trip to this historic holiday town to catch its whimsical World\u2019s Tiniest Christmas Parade before heading back to make it in time for the Rockefeller Christmas Tree Lighting Special.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      3. Fredericksburg, Texas<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      They say everything is bigger in Texas, and they may be right. For a small town, Fredericksburg\u2019s Weihnachtszeit celebration is certainly monumental. The holiday season here is a delightful combination of authentic German heritage and timeless holiday tradition. This Christmas town\u2019s Main Street is replete with enchanting Christmas decorations and enough shopping options for all your gifting needs. Be prepared to be dazzled by the Markplatz Christmas Nights of Lights, the 26-foot-tall German Christmas pyramid featuring a spinning windmill and moving wood figurines, and outdoor Eisbahn ice rink.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      4. Grapevine, Texas<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
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      Photo courtesy of Grapevine Convention & Visitors Bureau<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

      The enchantment of Grapevine\u2019s Christmas Village is challenged only by its rockin\u2019 Historic Main Street. To experience some holiday magic, you\u2019ll want to drive your Dallas airport car rental<\/a> over to this small town known as the Christmas Capital of Texas. Grabbing an SUV rental will ensure that your gift-carrying capacity lives up to the larger-than-life holiday celebrations. The town celebrates the holidays over 40 days of festivities including a Carol of Lights ceremony, fireworks show, and even photo ops with Santa and his reindeer. So. Much. Christmas. at the Gaylord Texan includes snow tubing, ice skating, gingerbread house decorating, Santa’s Snow Throw, Buddy the Elf’s multi-sensory interactive experience, and many more adventures to make your family’s spirits bright.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      5. Naperville, Illinois<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
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      Photo courtesy of Naperville Convention and Visitors Bureau<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

      Christmas in Naperville buzzes with authenticity \u2013 no manufactured snow here! This holiday town\u2019s Christkindlmarket offers a variety of traditional beautifully crafted trinkets that you\u2019ll swear came directly from Santa\u2019s workshop. Hold your loved one\u2019s hand as you glide through the season at the All-Seasons ice rink, then witness the brilliance of the Rotary Club\u2019s Holiday Parade of Lights. Chicago is just a short drive away, so for a more multicultural holiday celebration you can rent a car at Chicago Airport<\/a> and go visit the city\u2019s many Diwali, Chinese New Year, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Ramadan, St. Lucia Day, and Visakha Puja Day celebrations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      6. Santa Claus, Indiana<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
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      Photo courtesy of Spencer County Visitors Bureau<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

      Of all the nation\u2019s Christmas towns, the town of Santa Claus has the jolliest moniker. It even houses the only post office in the world bearing Santa Claus\u2019 name. The town\u2019s Santa Claus Christmas Parade, Santa Claus Haus, Santa Claus Arts & Craft Show, and Santa Claus Christmas Store should infect even the grinchiest of Grinches with the holiday spirit. You can roast chestnuts on an open fire at Santa\u2019s Candy Castle and recall the bravest reindeer of all at the Live Reindeer Exhibit at Santa\u2019s TOYS. And if you\u2019re still feeling Scrooge-like, the Monkey Hollow Winery and Distillery\u2019s many holiday shows are sure to help get you into the Christmas spirit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      7. Edgewater, Colorado<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
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      Image courtesy of Visit Denver & Adams VisCom<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

      This tiny lakeside town on the outskirts of the Mile High City offers a glorious Holiday Lighting Festival, complete with dancers and a guest appearance from Santa Claus. Take a moment for holiday cheer after the show by learning how to make Instagram-worthy macrame ornaments at the Edgewater Public Market or give your inner child a gift by driving over to the Denver Center for the Performing Arts\u2019 sumptuous, snowy, splendid Camp Christmas. Just make sure that your car rentals in Denver Airport <\/a>have all-wheel drive: you\u2019re bound to have a white Christmas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      8. Leavenworth, Washington<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
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      Leavenworth, Washington<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

      The Bavarian town of Leavenworth is magical year-round, but especially so over the holidays. Breathing in the aroma of chestnuts roasting on an open fire while riding on a one-horse open sleigh will make you feel like all your Christmas songs have come to life\u2014even more so when you hear the dulcet tunes of the Village Voices Christmas Concert. The Leavenworth Christmas Market features hundreds of vendors, a lantern parade, and traditional German treats. For those of you into collector\u2019s items, this holiday town\u2019s famed Nutcracker Museum has over 7,000 nutcrackers on display.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      9. Big Bear Lake, California<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
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      Big Bear Lake, California<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

      Big Bear offers the perfect Christmas combo of snowy mountain peaks, beautiful foliage, and an icy lake. This Christmas town\u2019s annual Tree Lighting Ceremony features guest appearance from Santa and Mrs. Claus. The downtown Big Bear Village Mountain Christmas Boutique provides enough gift opportunities to satisfy everyone on your list. For the adventurous, the nighttime glow snow tubing at Big Bear Snow Play is sure to give both chills and thrills; or strap on some snowshoes and explore the woods around your cozy cabin rental. If you’re flying in, you can rent a car at San Francisco Airport to make your journey to this winter wonderland smooth and enjoyable. If you’re flying in, you can rent a car at San Francisco Airport<\/a> or Los Angeles Airport<\/a> to make your journey to this winter wonderland smooth and enjoyable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      10. Skyforest, California<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
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      Courtesy of SkyPark Santa\u2019s Village<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

      Another SoCal charmer, this holiday town is home to Santa\u2019s Village at SkyPark. Santa\u2019s Village houses Santa\u2019s House & North Pole, where you can visit with Kris Kringle himself; holiday decor and crafting with Santa\u2019s Elves; the Northwoods Express Train Ride through the Village; an interactive, illuminating Fantasy Forest Experience; and ice-skating at the outdoor Silver Bells Arena. And if you\u2019re so inclined, you can drop off your car rental in Los Angeles Airport<\/a> and then attend Tinseltown\u2019s rowdy, costumed, boozy SantaCon\u2014great fun for those of you who lean towards the naughty list. Alternatively, you can rent a car at San Diego Airport<\/a> and make the scenic drive to Skyforest to enjoy the festivities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      11. Woodstock, Vermont<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
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      Photo courtesy of Woodstock Inn<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

      There\u2019s a certain magic inherent in New England Christmas towns, and Woodstock is no exception. The town is famous for its Wassail Weekend featuring a mouthwatering Christmastime Wassail Feast and festive Annual Wassail Parade. Try your hand at the Gingerbread Contest or take the whole family on a delightful outing to see Victorian Christmas traditions enacted at the Christmas at Billings Farm. The Woodstock Rotary Club\u2019s Lighting of the Luminaries features an enchanting 400 luminaries lighting up the Green. And if you\u2019ve been naughty, the Vermont Krampuslauf run will remind you to stay on the nice list next year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      12. Natchitoches, Louisiana<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
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      Photo courtesy of LouisanaTravel.com<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

      Natchitoches is home to the Natchitoches Christmas Festival, one of the longest-running communal holiday celebrations in the nation. It also offers an enchanting City of Lights, multicultural Christmas Festival Parade, and an awe-inspiring holiday fireworks display. Extend your holiday palate beyond traditional Christmas dinner by munching on the town\u2019s unique cuisine, such as its famed alligator bites and Natchitoches meat pies. You can even try and summon the Ghost of Christmas Past on one of the holiday town\u2019s many haunted cemetery tours, including at American Cemetery\u2014the oldest cemetery in the state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      13. Gainesville, Georgia<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
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      Photo courtesy of LanierIslands.com<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

      Gainesville\u2019s Main Street Market goes all-out with holiday decor and festivities. Kickstart holiday celebrations with a joyous Jingle Mingle at the historic downtown square before attending the Christmas on Green Street annual parade of classic cars, holiday-themed floats, and musical festivities. You can even swim with Santa at the Francis Meadows Aquatic Center or use your Atlanta airport car rental<\/a> to check out the Ballethnic Dance Company\u2019s Kwanzaa celebration just an hour away. Gainesville is also right next to the Lanier Islands, where you can experience Margaritaville\u2019s Lakeside Lights walk-through light show. Indulge in the Ultimate Santa Package if you book an overnight stay, which includes an Elf Tuck-In (complete with story time and milk and cookies) and Breakfast with Santa.
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      14. St. Augustine, Florida<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
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      Photo courtesy of VisitStAugustine.com<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

      Although St. Augustine is far from the North Pole, the holiday town makes up for the distance with a variety of fun and festive holiday options. Founded in 1565, this town\u2019s celebrations are informed by years of tradition. Nights of Lights, often ranked one of the top holiday lights shows in the nation, envelops historic buildings and traditional architecture from the Plaza de la Constituci\u00f3n to the Bridge of Lions in dazzling ambiance. And it\u2019s hard to pass up the holiday Regatta of Lights\u2019 intriguing juxtaposition of Florida heat and Christmas ornamentation. If you’re planning to visit from nearby cities, car rentals at Orlando Airport<\/a> and Miami Airport<\/a> offer convenient options for making the trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      15. Lanesboro, Minnesota<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
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      Image credit to Lanesboro Area Chamber of Commerce<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

      Just a few hours from the Minneapolis airport<\/a>, Lanesboro offers a Christmas Inn Tour spanning seven bed and breakfast inns. Beyond the Christmas Inn Tour, performances of A Christmas Carol<\/em> show at the Commonweal Theatre Company. The Carols Cocktails and Covers holiday event at the High Court Pub will remind you that it\u2019s the most wonderful time of the year. You can even get into the spirit of Christmas with Christmas spirits: the pub\u2019s spiked eggnog, mulled wine, and hot buttered rum are sure to bring you good cheer. The Artisan Christmas Market\u2019s craft artistic creations will impress even the most industrious of Santa\u2019s elves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      16. North Pole, Alaska<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
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      Photo courtesy of Explore Fairbanks<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

      Okay, so this isn\u2019t the real<\/em> North Pole, but it\u2019s as close as you\u2019ll get in the U.S. The town is renowned for its candy cane-striped streetlights lighting the way on streets like Mistletoe Lane, Kris Kringle Drive, and St. Nicholas Drive. North Pole is fully adorned with festive holiday ice sculptures and decorations. You can even go dog mushing on a guided dog sledding tour or try and catch the Aurora Borealis shining in the winter sky. Santa and Mrs. Claus greet visitors at the Santa Claus House, housing the largest Santa fiberglass statue in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      17. Paradise, Nevada<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
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      Photo courtesy of ARIA Resort & Casino<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

      This unincorporated town adjacent to Las Vegas offers glitz and glamour throughout the year. In fact, much of the Las Vegas Strip is actually in Paradise. Still, the town outdoes itself during the holiday season. If you\u2019re flying in, grab a Vegas airport car rental<\/a> and make your way to Paradise. Christmas in and around Paradise includes manufactured snow, the Fountains of Bellagio performing holiday tunes, a giant gingerbread house at the ARIA, a winter wonderland extravaganza, and a holiday cactus garden at the Ethel M. Chocolate Factory. Casinos try to outdo each other: lights, decor, shows, and even a scuba-diving Santa are all a part of Paradise festivities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      18. Stockbridge, Massachusetts<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
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      Photo courtesy of The Trustees<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

      This Christmas town\u2019s Main Street at Christmas festival inspired the Norman Rockwell \u201cMain Street at Christmas\u201d painting for a reason. Holiday pop-up delights, a marketplace stuffed full of gifts, decorated historic homes, and dazzling light shows are sure to put you in the holiday spirit. The Winterlights at Naumkeag and Children’s Holiday Sing Along at the Stockbridge Library Museum & Archives help celebrate the joyous season. The biggest annual event is always the reenactment of the Rockwell painting, which takes place at the close of the holiday weekend. For added convenience, you can rent a car at Boston Airport<\/a> to easily reach this charming holiday destination<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      19. Bernville, Pennsylvania<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
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      Photo courtesy of Discover Lehigh Valley\u00ae, DiscoverLehighValley.com<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

      Koziar\u2019s Christmas Village is a true winter wonderland of vintage Americana. Light exhibits, animatronics, and holiday decorations fill the streets. The Village offers millions of holiday lights and even a kissing bridge\u2014complete, of course, with mistletoe. You can finish up your holiday shopping and ensure you\u2019ve covered everyone\u2019s wish list with a bundle of toys flung on your back at Santa\u2019s Toy Shoppe. The holiday town\u2019s handmade train platform is sure to delight children of all ages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      20. McAdenville, North Carolina<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
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      Photo courtesy of TownofMcAdenville.org<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

      Each December, the small town of McAdenville changes its name to Christmas Town USA\u2014so you know they\u2019re serious about the holiday spirit. The hamlet shines with twinkling light displays, a Tree Lighting Ceremony on the Plaza, and a Yule Log ceremony at Legacy Park. The McAdenville Baptist Church puts on a full nativity scene, and the town\u2019s lake is surrounded by festive, decorated evergreen trees. If driving through the town\u2019s 1.3 miles of light displays isn\u2019t your speed, see if you\u2019re faster than Santa and his reindeer at the annual Christmas Town Fun Run.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      If any of these small Christmas town celebrations give you a reason for the season, go ahead\u2014pack up your gifts in a Santa sack and explore the nation\u2019s most festive holiday towns. For those of you who prefer horsepower to reindeer, you may want to rent a car<\/a> instead of relying on Santa\u2019s sleigh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      No matter where you celebrate, may this holiday season bring you warm tidings and good cheer.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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