Christmas-Lovers Need to Add These 15 Cities to Their Holiday Travel List

Was the Upstate New York village of Seneca Falls Frank Capra's inspiration for the design of Bedford Falls in It's a Wonderful Life? Physical similarities between Seneca Falls and Bedford Falls are striking. Seneca Falls's town leaders are so sure it served as Capra's inspiration that they have created It's A Wonderful Life . . . well, everything!

With a museum, festival, and stores selling souvenirs, it's a mecca for those who love the Christmas tale. The festival runs from Dec. 8-10, and what you'll find is the downtown will be decorated with replicas of the Christmas lights of Bedford Falls and the shops and restaurants will serve up It's a Wonderful Life fare.