The Most Popular American Cities To Spend Christmas

The Perfect Holiday In The USA

Sometimes, staying home for Christmas doesn’t feel right for the holiday season. Maybe it’s to evade the snow, and maybe it’s to find it. When that happens, where does one go? Keep reading to discover our top picks for a Christmas getaway sure to add some extra warmth and excitement to the season. 

Healdsburg, CA

This quaint little town in Sonoma County features fantastical light displays, a tree-lighting ceremony, and seasonal markets for all your gift-buying needs. Healdsburg transforms from a sunny California town into a wine-country Christmasland for the holidays. 

Wine Center, Santa Rosa, California

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Greenville, SA

For fans of Hallmark movies, Greenville has that small-town vibe paired with big-city attractions, like the replica Rockefeller Center skating rink. Paired with the 3rd annual Greenville Gingerbread Exhibit, there’s nothing not to love about spending Christmas here.

Central Greenville seen during sunrise - 2020

ColeHernandez2013, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

Macon, GA

A festive light show that spans five city blocks, has Santa Claus meet-and-greets, and fake snow without the cold weather. What could be better? Macon also features a Holiday Light Show Extravaganza, which is fun for the whole family.

House On College St., Macon Historic District, Macon, Ga, Us

Judson McCranie, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons

Washington, DC

See the National Tree in person on the front stops of Capitol Hill, and take in the monuments and landmarks dressed for the season. To fill the history and cultural needs, visit the Smithsonian Museums on the National Mall. Get in touch with what makes American Christmas all that it is by visiting the capital of the nation.

Christmas Lights in Washington DC

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