Holiday Cheer Awaits: The Best Christmas Towns in the USA

Traveling for the holidays this year? Make time to visit some of the best Christmas towns in the USA. Get in the Christmas spirit with hot cocoa, candy canes, Santa Claus visits, and more. Each of these festive destinations will put you in the holiday mood, so a weekend getaway or weeklong trip is well worth planning to celebrate the season with family.

Best Christmas Towns in USA: Williamsburg, Virginia

Head to the heart of the country in Williamsburg for colonial traditions and a festive atmosphere. It’ll be just cold enough to feel like the North Pole, while still feeling comfortable. The Yorktown Christmas Tree Lighting kicks off on December 4th and has been an annual tradition since 1945. A 20-foot “Giant Everest Fir” in Riverwalk Landing is lit while everyone gathers to celebrate. Enjoy a performance by the Fifes and Drums of Yorktown and visit Santa. For more winter lights, join Colonial Williamsburg every weekend of December for the annual Grand Illumination fireworks show.

For all your shopping needs, head to the Williamsburg Premium Outlets, or check out four of Williamsburg’s specialty-themed Christmas shops.

Places to Stay in Williamsburg

• Patrick Henry Square by Bluegreen — browse Patrick Henry Square by Bluegreen timeshares for rent.
• Wyndham Kingsgate — browse Wyndham Kingsgate timeshares for rent.

Best Christmas Towns in USA: Branson, Missouri

You can’t go wrong heading further south when you’re looking for the best Christmas towns in the USA. Take a page from Dolly Parton’s playbook in Branson, Missouri, for flashy festivities. Also known as “America’s Christmas Tree City,” celebrations start in November and don’t stop until New Year’s Day. Get your entertainment fix at a Christmas show in Branson, like “Christmas Wonderland,” an over-the-top production that will fill you with warmth for the season.

Christmas lights lovers are encouraged to grab a hot cocoa and get in the car for a driving tour with “Let There Be Lights!” — a two-mile LED drive-thru display. There are even real-life reindeer to see. If you’re a fan of “The Polar Express,” take to the Branson Scenic Railway’s Polar Express Train Ride for an immersive experience.

Places to Stay in Branson

• Stormy Point Village — browse Stormy Point Village timeshares for rent.

Best Christmas Towns in USA: Riverside, California

If you’ll be on the West Coast this holiday season, you can’t miss the Festival of Lights in Riverside, California. For more than 30 years, The Mission Inn Hotel and Spa Riverside Festival of Lights has wowed and welcomed guests. Live entertainment, food, and drinks in Downtown Riverside add extra excitement to your visit. Attend the annual Switch-On Ceremony on November 26th to see more than five million lights illuminate the sky.

Art enthusiasts can visit the Artisans Collective for one-of-a-kind pieces by local artists and enjoy live music from local musicians. For an incredible view, hop on The Century Wheel and see the lights from above.

Places to Stay Near Riverside

• Peacock Suites — browse Peacock Suites timeshares for rent.
• WorldMark San Diego – Balboa Park — browse WorldMark San Diego timeshares for rent.

Best Christmas Towns in USA: Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

The holiday spirit makes its way south to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Amazing holiday shows like “The South’s Grandest Christmas Show at the Alabama Theatre” feature dancing gingerbread characters, toy soldiers, and reindeer in a phenomenal performance.

Join in on the 27th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony, the Dashing Through the Glow 2-Mile Fun Run, and Ripley’s Festival of Trees. As one of the best Christmas towns in the USA, Myrtle Beach is quiet around this time but still a real treat. For fewer crowds, winter waves on the beach, and festive events, you can’t go wrong here.

Where to Stay in Myrtle Beach

• Seaglass Tower, a Bluegreen Resort — browse Seaglass Tower timeshares for rent.
• Marriott’s OceanWatch Villas at Grande Dunes — browse Marriott’s OceanWatch timeshares for rent.

Best Christmas Towns in USA: Helen, Georgia

The holiday season in Helen, Georgia, is almost unbeatable. German food and beer bring a European flair to the celebrations here. Enjoy a classic, Victorian-style Christmas at the Hardman Farm Historic State Site. Tours start the weekend after Thanksgiving, running every Friday and Saturday, where visitors can see the historic home in period holiday decor. The first two weekends of December host The Christkindlmarkt, a traditional event with booths offering gifts, decorations, and treats to eat. The Lighting of the Village event welcomes Santa and Mrs. Claus, kicking off the season with local music groups and beautiful lights.

• Alpine Crest — browse Alpine Crest timeshares for rent.

Best Christmas Towns in USA: Orlando, Florida

You just can’t go wrong visiting the Central Florida area during December. Enjoy mild weather while visiting Orlando’s most popular theme parks, all decked out with holiday decor. Walt Disney World Resort theme parks feature holiday-themed parades and shows all December long, or visit Universal Studios to experience Grinchmas in real life. There are lots of little Christmas towns near Orlando to visit during December, such as Celebration, which hosts thousands of visitors every December for a nightly “snowfall” and an outdoor “ice” skating rink.

Where to Stay in Orlando

• Club Wyndham Bonnet Creek — browse Club Wyndham Bonnet Creek timeshares for rent.
• Hilton Grand Vacations at Tuscany Village — browse Hilton Grand Vacations at Tuscany Village timeshares for rent.

Best Christmas Towns in USA: Leavenworth, Washington

This quaint village is about a two-hour drive from Seattle, Washington, and makes visitors feel as if they’ve been transported to Germany during December. Leavenworth is without a doubt one of the best Christmas towns in the USA, with 21 miles of holiday lights along every road and fence. Enjoy a Christkindlmarkt, handbell concerts, Glühwein, and a weekly festival of carolers.

Resorts Near Leavenworth

• Wapato Point — browse Wapato Point timeshares for rent.

Best Christmas Towns in USA: Park City, Utah

Known for being one of the best places to ski in the United States, Park City, Utah, is also one of the best Christmas towns to visit. Set aside your skis and snowboards in the evenings to enjoy the holiday markets, sleigh rides, and more. The most highly anticipated event at Park City every year is the Christmas Eve torchlight parade, when skiers and snowboarders come down the mountain with torches in hand to welcome Santa into town.

Where to Stay in Park City

• Westgate Park City Resort and Spa — browse Westgate Park City Resort and Spa timeshares for rent.
• Marriott’s Summit Watch — browse Marriott’s Summit Watch timeshares for rent.

Best Christmas Towns in USA: Stockbridge, Massachusetts

As one of the best Christmas towns in the USA to visit, Stockbridge brings art to life every year. Ever gaze upon the famous 1967 Rockwell painting “Stockbridge Main Street at Christmas (Home for Christmas)”? The town re-creates the painting during the annual festival with old-fashioned cars and colorful lights lining the main street. Visitors can also tour historic homes during this time, specially decorated for the holidays.

Where to Stay Near Stockbridge

• Vacation Village in the Berkshires — browse Vacation Village in the Berkshires timeshares for rent.
• Oak N’ Spruce Resort — browse Oak N’ Spruce Resort timeshares for rent.

Best Christmas Towns in USA: St. Augustine, Florida

Whether you’re planning a day trip from Orlando or looking to explore one of Florida’s most charming beach towns, St. Augustine is the perfect holiday destination. As the oldest city in the United States, this historic gem comes alive during the holiday season with the breathtaking Nights of Lights festival — a dazzling display of classic lights, candles, and festive décor that illuminates the colonial downtown district and beyond. And after soaking up the magic of the festival, you can head to the beach to enjoy some winter waves and leave the cold weather far behind.

Where to Stay in St. Augustine

• The Beach Club at St. Augustine Beach — browse The Beach Club at St. Augustine Beach timeshares for rent.

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