Best American Cities to Visit During the Holidays

1 Aspen

The best times to visit Aspen are through the months of December to February. Fresh snow allows for ideal ski conditions and snow play, also making it the most popular time of the year for tourists. What better way to celebrate the holidays than in powder?

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2 Georgetown, Washington DC

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The annual Georgetown Glow exhibition transforms the historic buildings on Washington Avenue into a Winter wonderland. Over 450 stores are decorated and lit, while public light art installations are featured throughout the commercial district.

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3 Miami

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If you're looking to celebrate Christmas without the cold, head to Miami, home of the world's largest Christmas-themed amusement park. Santa's Enchanted Forest includes over 100 rides and attractions that draw in a million people each year.

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4 Santa Claus, IN

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It's Christmas year-round in Santa Claus, IN, but the holidays go into full gear especially in the Winter months. Drive through Santa Claus Land of Lights, indulge at Santa's Candy Castle, or visit Holiday World theme park.

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5 McAdenville, NC

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Thousands of visitors go to Christmas Town USA each year to get in the holiday spirit. Over a mile of homes are fully decorated, and annual festivities include a Christmas festival, a tree-lighting ceremony, and a yule log ceremony.

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6 New York City

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There's something about the hustle and bustle of New York City that makes visiting during the holidays that much more magical. Go ice skating in Central Park, see beautifully decorated stores and window displays, and attend the annual lighting of the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree.

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7 Park City, UT

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Aside from hosting America's largest ski resort, Park City celebrates the holiday season all December long. Its historic Main Street becomes covered with snow and decorations and filled with carolers. You can also expect Santa Claus to lead ski instructors down the slopes of Park City Mountain Resort during the annual torchlight parade.

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8 Woodstock, VT

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Woodstock's annual Wassail Weekend is a three-day holiday celebration that includes decked-out house tours, an equestrian parade, Christmas at the Farm, and more.

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9 Elkhart Lake, WI

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Enjoy a white Christmas in the village of Elkhart Lake, where the annual Old World Christmas Market is hosted. For 10 days, guests can stroll through heated, decorated tents selling Turkish, German, and Russian goods and items.

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10 Jackson, WY

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Jackson is especially worthy of visiting during the holidays when it lights up. An average of 400 inches of powdery snow falls at this time of year, and the town square gets decked out, including the elk-antler arches that illuminate with string lights.

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