American Christmas Travel Destinations
Christmas-Lovers Need to Add These 15 Cities to Their Holiday Travel List
by Aly Walansky
Chicago
True Christmas-lovers know that it's not really Christmas unless it's cold. Chicago certainly delivers on that front. "Inspired by the centuries-old festivities held at Nuremberg each year, Chicago's annual Christkindlmarket is a lively take on the beloved German Christmas market. Located in the heart of downtown Chicago, the Christkindlmarket features traditional German crafts (perfect for bulking up your cuckoo clock collection), food, and drink — and yes, that includes glühwein," said Katryna Balboni, senior editor at TravelPirates.
A few other holiday events include the ZooLights display and caroling at Cloud Gate. The Windy City should be considered the North Pole of the United States, and not just because temperatures reach below zero. Instead, the city boasts a magical few months of Winter festivities, holiday markets, seasonal culinary delicacies, and so much more. Whisk yourself away into the magical snowfall with pictures and caroling at the beloved Bean (Cloud Gate) or ice skate at the Maggie Daley Ice Skating Ribbon or at the McCormick Tribune Ice Rink, all in Millennium Park.
Let's not forget the wonderfully decorated buildings along State Street (make sure to take the family to Macy's Walnut Room for the 45-foot-tall Christmas tree) and Michigan Avenue, and the magical food you'll indulge in, too. From warming cocktails and live music at Bassment to mouthwatering bites at Eden, topped off with a holiday beignet tree from Steak48, Christmas in Chicago is one of the top go-to destinations to celebrate the holidays.
Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile is situated in the heart of downtown Chicago just steps away from one of the country's most famous shopping districts — the Magnificent Mile. Through the Christmas Suite package, guests can stay in one of the hotel's four Christmas-themed rooms decked out with trees, lights, stockings, and a themed amenity each night (i.e., hot chocolate, Christmas cookies, etc.).
